Satsang Seva Journal

Sri M's 75th birthday was celebrated with a MyTree plantation drive of 75 saplings at Swami Gopalananda Theertha Saraswathy Vidyanikethan, Aluva near Ernakulam. The tree species included Jackfruit, Mango, Guava, Neem, and Teak.   More than 100 school children participated in the plantation drive, planting each sapling with a sense of reverence and purpose. As the final sapling was gently placed in the soil, a profound silence filled the air, marking a powerful tribute to Sri M's vision of maitri - amity and harmonious coexistence with Nature.  Sweet laddoos brought much joy to the students as they offered their best wishes to Sri M with warmth and love. The saplings, like his values, will grow alongside the students, standing as daily reminders of the enduring legacy he has created.  To support the Mytree initiative, please write to us at connect@satsang-foundation.org .

With the start of the new scholastic year in June, volunteers of the Satsang Seva Mission (SSM) at Ernakulam, Kerala offered school essentials to 18 children sheltered at the Pragathi Balabhavan orphanage, Kothamangalam Thrikkariyoor, providing crucial educational support and promoting the value of education in the local, marginalized communities. The children were simply thrilled to receive their new school bags filled with notebooks, stationery, and essential toiletries. Expressing their gratitude to the SSM team, the children geared up for a year of wonderful learning opportunities. A quiet, shared lunch at the orphanage ended a day spent well in the company of these bright youngsters. To encourage our marginalized youngsters to attend school regularly and support their education needs, please write to connect@satsang-foundation.org .

To me, service is a significant part of one's spiritual path . - Sri M This clarion call to offer selfless service was clearly expressed in Team SSM Kerala's seva of bequeathing mobility aids to the differently abled hailing from impoverished families with the intention of empowering them to become self- confident, find employment, and participate in community life. The team decided to celebrate the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in collaboration with Samadrusti Kshamatha Vikas Evam Anusandan Mandal (SAKSHAM), a pan-India organization that provides mobility aids such as wheelchairs, white canes, and three wheeler vehicles to the differently abled.  On 14th August 2022, a public event was held at the Bhaskareeyam Convention Centre, Ernakulam to felicitate four beneficiaries with the donation of wheelchairs. The event was inaugurated by Shri Ramdutt Chakradhar, Sah-Sarakaryavah of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the wheelchairs were handed over to Dr. Santhosh Kumar Karleti, s...

Words cannot express our gratitude towards all the Corona warriors who risked their own lives to save the lives of others. In support of our frontline workers battling the second wave of COVID-19, during Phases 4 and 5, the Satsang Seva Mission team in Kerala provided humanitarian assistance to government hospital medical colleges by donating medical essentials. On August 16, the team members were at Trivandrum Medical College to donate 8000 pairs of surgical gloves, 200 N 95 masks and 70 PPE kits and at Ernakulam Medical College to donate 7000 pairs of powdered surgical gloves. Do watch the Ernakulam Video During these trying times, people from all walks of life, belonging to the government or otherwise came forth to contribute in every way possible. Without this mass contribution and support we could not have reached out to so many individuals and organizations.   Our heartfelt gratitude to all who came forward! Do watch the Trivandrum Video