Satsang Seva Journal

As part of the Seva Utsav celebrating Sri M's 75th birthday, the ArogyaM team from The Sacred Grove organized impactful workshops for women's wellness, equipping young women with essential health knowledge and tools for lifelong well-being. The first session took place on 6 November 2024 at Shri Gnanambica Degree College in Madanapalle, attended by 200 students, and the second on 8 November at Government Junior College in Chowdepalle, Andhra Pradesh. At the Madanapalle college, the team introduced holistic wellness approaches and led discussions on women's health, focusing on gynecological care, menstrual health, and self-care practices. Yoga asanas for menstrual wellness were also demonstrated, along with insights on Ayurveda , discipline, and daily wellness routines. The workshop concluded with a lively Q&A session with the enthusiastic students.  50 young women attended a similar workshop at Chowdepalle. A yoga session, facilitated by an instructor trained at Bhara...

In celebration of Sri M's 75th birthday, Swaasthya Hospitals at Madanapalle partnered with ArogyaM, The Sacred Grove in Chowdepalle, Vydehi Hospital in Bengaluru, and local government hospitals to conduct medical camps on 5 and 6 November 2024. Ayurveda Camp On 5 November, an Ayurveda Camp was organized to provide free consultations and medicines to 105 patients, addressing a range of health concerns, including anemia, skin disorders, hypertension, diabetes, and musculoskeletal pains. Additional Health Camps The following day, the health camps included blood donation drives, cardiac testing, and gynecology tests.  Blood Donation Camp Partner: Blood Bank, Madanapalle Participants: 7 blood donors Cardiac Health Camp Partner: Vydehi Hospital, Bengaluru Services: 34 cardiac consultations, 22 2-D ECHO tests, and 13 ECGs Gynecology Camp Partner: Vydehi Hospital Services: Women's health screening and PAP SMEAR tests for 19 patients Educational Session: Women's health awareness an...

Students of The Satsang Vidyalaya, Madanapalle, celebrated the birthday of their founder, Sri M, through dedicated campus service.  Formative Assessment 2 exams were no deterrent, they took  time to clean, weed, and polish the campus with support from teachers and staff. The celebration included a bhajan by VI class girls, a dance by IX class girls, and an inspiring account of Sri M's life by Assistant Head Girl P. Rajiya Sulthana. The principal encouraged students to follow Sri M's values of truthfulness, kindness, and service, highlighting his work in establishing schools, hospitals, and yoga centers to uplift others. To support the children of The Satsang Vidyalaya, please write to connect@satsang-foundation.org.

As the sun began reddening the Eastern skies on November 6 th , Madanapalle and The Sacred Grove Campus residents woke up with a nip in the air, a spring in their step and warmth in their hearts to celebrate Sri M's 73 rd birth anniversary.   The first sphere of activity was in the Satsang Swaasthya Kendra (SSK), where a parcel of non-prescription drugs for cold, cough, aches and pains, flu and fortification was sent for a day long health camp to be held in the Wellness Centre of Sacred Grove in neighbouring Chowdepalle village.   SSK itself, which caters to the health care needs of the lesser privileged from surrounding rural communities, was planning a shift of locale from its old premises to a temporary home adjoining the campus on this auspicious day till its permanent residence was completed in the fast upcoming Swaasthya Hospital.  A small ceremony and distribution of sweets marked the intimate occasion. Later, construction workers at the Swasthya hospital were fed...