Satsang Seva Journal

Commemorating Sri M's 75th birthday, MyTree volunteers at Bengaluru held a successful tree plantation drive on 9 November 2024. Together, they transformed the DCP CAR campus at Cottonpet, into a budding sanctuary of 750 saplings. In the early light of a Saturday morning, they moved quietly, guided by a purpose that was bigger than themselves—an honoring, a tribute to Sri M and his dream of a world both cleaner and greener, where life would spring forth from the soil itself.  Each volunteer, from the eldest with hands worn and wise, to the youngest—a bright-eyed girl of just ten—took to the earth with saplings cradled in their hands, planting them as one plants hope. They pressed each root down with gentle conviction, breathing life into the ground. Beneath a looming flyover, in what was once a rank, forgotten landfill, they began their transformation—a sanctuary of green waiting to rise and reach for the sun. And in every sapling, there was a whisper of tomorrow—a promise, green an...

The 6 th of November marks the birthday of spiritual Master, Sri M and as always it ushered in a day of caring and compassion. The Satsang Seva Mission (SSM) volunteers in Bengaluru offered snack boxes to the  40 youngsters and the 20 senior citizens at Vallabh Niketan Ashram and the  40 less privileged children at Namma Mane.  Sourced from The Spastic Society of Karnataka, each snack box comprised a vegetarian puff, tetrapacks of mango juice, and a pastry. The faces of the little ones gleamed with joy as they received their individual box while gratitude was writ largely on the faces of the senior members. A spirit of cheer pervaded the ambience with the volunteers sharing the joy of the recipients. To join our SSM volunteers and experience the joy of giving and sharing, please write to us at connect@satsang-foundation.org .

Volunteers of the Satsang Seva Mission (SSM) at Bengaluru commemorated the birthday of Sri M with the distribution of 97 dry ration kits to pourakarmikas - sanitation workers - at Sarjapur and 43 kits to less privileged families living in Banaswadi. Symbolic of love and compassion, each dry ration kit reminds us that selfless service is an integral part of a spiritual aspirant's path. It was a heartwarming experience for the volunteers as the smiling faces of the recipients expressed gratitude and joy. Join our Satsang Seva Mission volunteers and experience the joy of giving and sharing. Please write to us at connect@satsang-foundation.org .

Launched on Founder's Day, 6 November 2022, the weekly annadaanam seva offered to the community of daily wagers, pavement dwellers, and less privileged at Lakshmipura in Gavipuram, South Bengaluru is set to complete 104 weeks. Every Sunday afternoon, a freshly-prepared, nourishing lunch of rice, lentils, vegetable curries, a sweet, and curd is served to them on the premises of Adamya Chetana, an NGO that supports the nutritional needs of the less privileged.  Prayers of gratitude precede the meal uniting volunteers and recipients in the spirit of selfless service. Join our dedicated Satsang Seva Mission volunteers and experience the joy of supporting the marginalized communities in our urban spaces. Please write to us at connect@satsang-foundation.org .

Associated with the Vallabh Niketan Ashram since 2017, volunteers of the Satsang Seva Mission (SSM) at Bengaluru have supported the basic nutritional requirements of the inmates with more than 71, 500 meal equivalents through a monthly supply of staples such as rice, wheat, cooking oil, lentils, and semolina. Daily milk supply to the 45 young boys and 20 senior citizens residing at this shelter home has also contributed significantly to their health and well-being. The volunteers have also continued to offer a special Sunday breakfast, fostering a sense of community in the residents as they take the time to unwind and spend moments of camaraderie with each other after a busy weekly schedule. Academic support before crucial year-end exams and weekly sessions in Spoken English and yoga abhyasa for the youngsters complete the holistic paradigm, helping them blossom into confident, empowered citizens. Join our dedicated Satsang Seva Mission volunteers and help us empower our youngsters....

The Satsang Seva Mission (SSM) in Bengaluru intensifies its impactful annadaanam seva (food service) by offering nutritious meals and supporting the holistic well-being of those in need.  Vallabh Niketan Ashram   • Monthly Dry Rations: To ensure the continued well-being of residents at Vallabh Niketan Ashram, a home for 30 senior citizens and 45 youngsters, SSM volunteers provide essential dry rations like rice, lentils, wheat, and oil.  • The joy of feeding without expectation: On 11 August, volunteers served a nourishing breakfast to the ashram residents. The smiling faces and lively conversations are an integral part of these Sunday special breakfasts. • Investing in the future: Volunteers conduct academic support sessions, Spoken English classes, and yoga sessions for the Ashram's youth.  Annadaanam seva at Adamya Chetana   A hearty lunch assuaged the hunger of nearly 90 recipients - auto-drivers, street vendors, frail and hunched elderly cit...

Marginalized communities and vulnerable groups across the teeming metropolis of Bengaluru have found nutritional sustenance in the weekly annadaanam seva offered by the Satsang Seva Mission volunteers.  For the 25 youngsters sheltered at Vallabh Niketan Ashram in Central Bengaluru, a special breakfast on Sunday mornings is the opportune moment to unwind after a hectic academic schedule. Hailing from single-parent families with modest means, they have found a safe refuge in this shelter home that provides food, medical care, and educational support. The SSM volunteers also have supported their holistic development through academic support sessions, Spoken English classes, and yoga sessions for over a year. Daily wagers, pavement dwellers, and residents of the less privileged neighborhood of Lakshmipura in Gavipuram, South Bengaluru look forward to the filling Sunday lunch served at the premises of Adamya Chetana, an NGO. Graceful smiles, gentle gestures, and prayers of gratitude ma...

Regular yoga abhyasa sessions recommenced for 35 sprightly young yoginis at Namme Mane with the celebration of International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2024. Retracing their steps of a set routine, the youngsters began with a prayer and warmed up with Sukshma vyayama . Testing their core strength with plank holds, they moved on with fluid ease into the Surya Namaskar , correcting their alignment with careful attention. Sitting asanas such as Malasana, Dandasana , and Ushtrasana paved the way for the challenging, supine series of Setubandhasana, Sarvangasana, Halasana , and Matsyasana . An extended Shavasana allowed the girls to slip effortlessly into pranayama , breathwork, meditation, and chanting with Sri M's Guru Mantra Chant.  A tranquil start to renewed vows of regular yoga abhyasa and infectious joy marked this special session. Help us empower our youth and support their wellbeing. Write to connect@satsang-foundation.org .

Every Sunday morning ushers in great joy as the Satsang Seva Mission volunteers offer a special breakfast to the senior citizens and youngsters residing at the Vallabh Niketan Ashram. Cheerful conversations and bright smiles bear testimony to the spirit of giving and sharing that has endured over the past 7 years at this shelter home.   The Sunday lunch at Adamya Chetana in Lakshmipura, Gavipuram offers respite to the community of daily wagers and pavement dwellers living in the neighborhood. Marked by the attitude of gratitude and reverence, this weekly annadaanam seva offers a comforting, nourishing meal to the less privileged, many of whom share their food with their own families and neighbors in their community.   To sustain our marginalized communities and offer the dignity of a simple, filling meal to the hungry, please write to us at connect@satsang-foundation.org .

Sunday 28 April 2024 witnessed yet another occasion to celebrate the joy of giving and sharing through the weekly annadaanam seva under the aegis of the Satsang Seva Mission (SSM) at Bengaluru. The 30 senior citizens and youngsters at Vallabh Niketan Ashram partook of a special breakfast in the tranquil premises of the Ashram. Seven years of nutritional support, academic sessions, Spoken English classes, and yoga sessions have cemented the bond of camaraderie amongst the residents and the volunteers. The SSM volunteers also served a nourishing lunch to 60 daily wagers and pavement dwellers at  Lakshmipura, Gavipuram at the premises of Adamya Chetana, an NGO that supports the nutritional requirements of the less privileged. The annadaanam seva began with a prayer of gratitude to Mother Annapurna for Her abundance and blessings. The recipients savoured their meal under the soothing canopy of a gulmohar tree, rinsed their plates, and placed them in a separate basket. Some of them re...

The volunteers of the Satsang Seva Mission, Bengaluru continue to offer the weekly annadaanam seva with unwavering dedication, spreading warmth and nourishment to those in need. Sunday special meals Vallabh Niketan Ashram: Every Sunday, a delicious South Indian breakfast brightens the mornings of senior citizens and young boys residing at the Ashram. To further empower the youngsters, the volunteers conduct weekly yoga and Spoken English classes, fostering physical and holistic growth. Lakshmipuram: In the afternoons, a hearty meal is served to the pavement dwellers, daily wagers, and the less privileged living in this neighborhood situated in Gavipuram, South Bengaluru, offering them a much-needed respite. Beyond food, a helping hand Team SSM Bengaluru's support extends beyond meals: a monthly dry ration donation at Vallabh Niketan Ashram ensures that the daily nutritional requirements of the Ashram residents are met.  The joy of giving knows no bounds. If you're inspired by...

On February 17th 2024, twelve students at Vallabh Niketan Ashram embarked on a unique journey.Guided by volunteers from SSM Bengaluru, students brainstormed career aspirations and chose "businessman" as a starting point.Key business functions were explored: starting the company, hiring employees, manufacturing, marketing, and sales. Through this immersive experience, learners honed their English speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills amidst crucial business decisions. From market research to sales pitches, they grappled with ethical dilemmas, negotiated pricing, and strategized for success – all the while strengthening their grasp of the language. To participate in the Satsang Seva Mission and experience the joy of giving and sharing, please write to us at connect@satsang-foundation.org .

For 372 weeks, Vallabh Niketan Ashram has been providing nutritious Sunday breakfasts, daily milk, and monthly rations to 40 senior citizens and boys aged 9-20. Yoga and English classes enhance their well-being.  Additionally, SSM Bengaluru has been serving Sunday lunches for 60 weeks to 120 residents in Lakshmipura.  Your support can help sustain these initiatives and impact lives. To participate in the Satsang Seva Mission and experience the joy of giving and sharing, please write to us at connect@satsang-foundation.org .

The 24 young boys sheltered at Vallabh Niketan Ashram, Bengaluru celebrated India's 75th Republic Day with great gusto during their Spoken English classes held on 27th January 2024. The junior group of boys colored pictures depicting the flag hoisting ceremony and the Indian Armed Forces with vibrant strokes while the senior group participated in inspirational discussions based on the contribution of great leaders towards the foundation of the Indian republic. A skit representing the valor, sacrifice, and patriotism of the Indian Armed Forces set to a medley of  Kannada film songs brought much cheer to everyone.  To participate in the Satsang Seva Mission and support the learning journey of these youngsters, please write to us at connect@satsang-foundation.org .

On the eve of India's 75th Republic Day the volunteers of Team SSM Bengaluru engaged the 40 young girls sheltered at Namma Mane in an art session.  Drawing sheets, crayons, and sketch pens brought the creative abilities of the children to life as they commemorated the occasion with much reverence. The special art session ended with chocolate cookies for the young artists. To participate in the Satsang Seva Mission and experience the joy of giving and sharing, please write to us at connect@satsang-foundation.org .

Team SSM Bengaluru ushered in Christmas cheer with the weekly annadaanam seva offered to the less privileged on Sunday, 24 December 2023.  Prayers of gratitude and well-being preceded the offering of a special, sumptuous breakfast of shavige bhath, poori, sagu, upma, chutney , and sweet kesari to the senior citizens and youngsters sheltered at Vallabh Niketan Ashram. The volunteers then offered a simple, nutritious lunch to 100 people from the community of daily wagers and pavement dwellers at the premises of Adamya Chetana in Lakshmipura, Gavipuram. Join our teams of volunteers to support the hungry and the less privileged in other parts of Namma Bengaluru ! To take part in the Satsang Seva Mission and experience the joy of giving and sharing, please write to us at connect@satsang-foundation.org .

Team SSM Bengaluru continued to support the less privileged by offering the weekly annadaanam seva at the Vallabh Niketan Ashram and Adamya Chetana, Lakshmipura. Volunteers provide monthly dry rations to ensure daily nutritious meals for the young adolescents and the seniors sheltered at Vallabh Niketan Ashram. The holistic development of the youngsters is also assured with weekly yoga sessions, Spoken English classes, and academic support. The Sunday special breakfast is thus a joyous offering that brings the residents together for a shared meal in the cool shade of the trees. At the premises of Adamya Chetana in Lakshmipura, the community of daily wagers and pavement dwellers living in its vicinity partake of a filling lunch to assuage their hunger.   The volunteers serve the meals with much love and compassion even as the recipients express their gratitude with a prayer to their anna daatas . To take part in the Satsang Seva Mission and experience the joy of giving, please writ...

Team SSM Bengaluru continued to support the less privileged by offering weekly annadaanam seva .   On Sunday, 13th August 2023, a special breakfast of shavige bath, vadas, chutney, and sweet holige, was offered to the senior citizens and youngsters of Vallabh Niketan Ashram.   In the afternoon, a filling lunch of uppittu , pulao , plain rice , sambar , and curds was offered to 120 people from the community of daily wagers and pavement dwellers of Lakshmipura, Gavipuram.   As the volunteers served the meals with much love and compassion, the recipients expressed their gratitude by offering prayers and motivating the volunteers to continue their seva sadhana .   To participate in the Satsang Seva Mission and experience the joy of giving, please write to us at connect@satsang-foundation.org .