Satsang Seva Journal

Joyous smiles and infectious enthusiasm radiated from the children hailing from the Labour Camp, Hiranandani Estate, as they were treated to a morning of wholesome activities by the Satsang Seva Mission (SSM) volunteers on Sunday, 16 June 2024 near the Ganesh Temple, Thane. Aged between 7-16 years, these bright youngsters participated in yoga, dance, and karate sessions and enjoyed delicious samosas .  The SSM volunteers also visited Bal Sneh Niketan, a centre for juvenile boys in Thane. Books of different genres were offered to 31 students of Grades 5-10, helping to support their academic pursuits, stimulate their intellect, and stir a passion for reading. The visit concluded with the distribution of snacks, ensuring a well-rounded and enjoyable experience for the students. Imagine a child discovering an inner calling in yoga, physics, or literature. Imagine them getting out of sticky situations with some handy karate skills.   Help make it a reality for children of less priv...

Children and youngsters at the Mathru Abhaya Foundation shelter home in Hyderabad were in for a pleasant surprise when Satsang Seva Mission (SSM) volunteers offered them a carton filled with books to add to their library on Wednesday, 8 May 2024. While monthly dry rations, festive meals, warm clothing, and stationery has been shared with the youngsters over the past three years, this time SSM volunteers spent tranquil moments with the children and youngsters in an engrossing book reading session. The session presented a perfect opportunity to instill regular, reading habits with a range of books suited for different ages and sensibilities: fables, short stories, informative texts, and textbooks for academic support.   Even as the volunteers handed over the monthly dry rations to the founder, the children gathered together for a group picture with their SSM friends with joyous cries of 'cheese'. To bring joy, fulfillment, nourishment for the body and mind for the bright youngste...