Satsang Seva Journal

On 1st September, the Satsang Seva Mission (SSM) volunteers at Bhopal visited the National Association for the Blind, hoping to share joy, laughter, and emotional support with its 50 students. Through engaging interactive games, captivating storytelling, and the distribution of fresh fruits, they spent precious moments with the youngsters and left them feeling nostalgic about the entire evening. A million emotions flickered across the children's faces as they faced off against the volunteers in a battle of antakshari , their chuckles bouncing across the walls of the room, their voices giving new life to the songs they sang. One of the youngsters regaled everyone with his spectacular rendition of B Praak's song "Yuhi Rone Nahi Dunga." The stories lit up their imagination, transporting them to wondrous worlds while the serving of fresh fruits brought them much cheer. The school administration and the children requested the volunteers to return soon for yet another joyou...

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...

Volunteers of the Satsang Seva Mission (SSM) Mumbai Kendra welcomed Year 2024 with different sevas at different centres across Mumbai. Tambe School, Dahisar East Sensitization sessions on holistic well-being are being held at the Tambe School for children of Grades 3 and 4 to help them develop self-awareness and confidence. On 6th January, fitness took centre stage as they learned how to do squats, push-ups, and planks.  On 22nd January, a session on music  and movement represented by the acronym B.E.S.T - Body, Energy, Space, and Time filled the children with great joy as they demonstrated their dancing skills and sang bhajans enthusiastically. Hiranandani Estate Garden, Thane Bi-weekly yoga sessions were launched at the Hiranandani Estate Garden for the children residing in the nearby labor camp. The SSM volunteer is a yoga instructor trained at the Bharat Yoga Vidya Kendra (BYVK) of The Satsang Foundation. Other SSM volunteers have conducted academic support and counselin...