Where there’s a WILL, there’s a WAY to HELP the NEEDY in winters

WAY to HELP the NEEDY in winters

 

WAY to HELP the NEEDY in winters

The winter season has kicked in. While many people have the comfort of cozying into that warm blanket or quilt, there are many homeless and poor people in the city, who struggle really hard to just survive in this cruel time of the year. Night shelters for the homeless come as a relief to many in big cities yet, they are hardly enough, considering a large number of the needy.

A large number of homeless spend their winter nights out on the streets without blankets or woolen clothes and sometimes without food. And the whole night is a battle of survival for such people that some win and some lose.

Can we help these people survive the chilly winds? Of course, we can! All we need is some will.

Here’s what can be done to support the poor & homeless who sleep under flyovers and footpaths.

1. Donating Blankets

Warm blankets are a much-needed essential for a whole lot of deprived people. You can arrange some blankets and donate them to shelter homes, temples, NGOs, and charities that are running blanket donation programs.

A few social service organizations have come forward for the noble cause.

For over a decade, Vishwa Jagriti Mission (VJM), under the gracious guidance of HH Sudhanshu ji Maharaj and Dr. Archika Didi Ji, is also carrying out a blanket distribution drive so that the needy can have their share of warmth during the winters.

This year also, blankets will be distributed to poor destitute people on New Year Day, 1st January.

Anyone can participate in the blanket distribution drive by gifting a meager amount to give the needy a well-needed touch of warmth amidst the cruel winters..

2. Offer ‘life-savers’ lying uselessly in your cupboards

We all have that sweaters and jackets we haven’t worn in many years. They are lying uselessly in a corner of the cupboard. Let’s give it to someone who’s in dire need of such clothes. These clothes are not less than life-savers for them.

3. Arrange a humble hot beverage/food camp

In the chilling weather, a small cup of hot beverage, like tea, works as a great relief. You can plan to organize a ‘tea camp’ in your vicinity where underprivileged people would be living. If you want you can also arrange a food camp or support any social service organization organizing such camps regularly.

Remember, even a modest gesture of warmth boosts the morale of the destitute. They don’t need more. If even 100 people in a city with a population of Crores will come forward, it will bring relief of warmth to the lives of thousands of deprived people.

Let’s be the ‘one’ among the 100.

4. Spread awareness about organizations helping the needy in winters

Many organizations and NGOs offer winter-care support, like warm clothes donation, to the needy for free. Inform the needy people around your locality about such organizations and help them in taking care of their wellbeing during the winter season.

5. Offering groceries

There are people out there who could barely manage basic meals in winters because of low mobility. This winter, donating groceries can be a noble idea. You can arrange oil, spices, Atta, rice, biscuits or anything that you want even in a small quantity for 50-100 needy people. It will give them relief in winters.

So, there are many ways to help the needy in winters. All you need is a little will.

This winter, be a little generous and give a touch of warmth to those who desperately need it in order to live on.

Happy giving!

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Come Forward, Help these children of destiny

Come Forward, Help these Children of Destiny    

Life is all about transformation. In the case of children, Determination, Drive, Ambition and Support are some factors that bring positive transformation to their lives. Due to these factors, they become in life what they want to become.

But what if there is no support at all?

Such is the situation of orphans. They all are children of God, Children of Destiny, yet they lack a safe place to grow and basics like food, clothes, and access to education. This enhances the likelihood of them choosing the wrong path in life or getting caught in the wrong hands.

As aware members of society, we are capable to change their narrative from being vulnerable to able. We can easily help them transform their lives by supporting orphanages.

Let’s come forward and help these children of destiny.

Children are left in orphanages because their one or both parents are dead and their relatives or, sometimes, the widowed mothers cannot afford to take care of them. These widows and relatives put their trust in the orphanage to clothe, feed, and educate these children and provide them with support in life.

Most of these orphanages run on donations and charities. Donations are used for the well-being of these children, helping them to come out of poverty.

We can become a strong support for these orphanages.

How? There are many ways!

1. Be Generous & Give Aid

Do some research and you’ll find many orphanages are running in your vicinity as well supporting hundreds and thousands of orphans. Give aid to these orphanages as they genuinely intend to take care of the orphans. Your generosity will have a greater impact on the lives of these children.

Your humble contribution can clothe many orphans, feed orphanages for weeks and months, give treatment to sick children, provide opportunities for children to receive education, boost the morale of social service organizations running orphanages and also put those widowed mothers at ease who worry about their children.

But before giving, make sure your money be spent wisely towards improving the condition of a needy child.

Also understand that without your contribution, these orphanages wouldn’t be able to help as many orphans in need as they are doing or at least, trying to do.

Therefore, think wisely and donate.

2. Be Kind and Donate Goods

An amazing way to help orphans out is to donate goods to the orphanage. You may offer new or second-hand clothes, stationery, books, hygiene products, toys, indoor games, old gaming consoles, old mobile phones, etc.

Some more useful items that can be arranged for orphanages could be COVID-19 care PPE equipment, masks, hand sanitizer, shoes, socks, school bags, raincoats, sports equipment like bat-ball, badminton rackets, footballs, etc.

3. Raise Awareness and Motivate Others to be a Helping Hand

According to reports, there are over 2 crore orphans in India; it is more than the population of Sri Lanka.

Also, according to 2021 reports, as many as 30,071 children were orphaned, lost one parent or abandoned due to the COVID-19 pandemic as per data submitted by different states till June 5.

It’s necessary to understand the ground reality of the situation and take efforts to support those social service organizations that take care of these children of God.

So, stay aware of the issues faced by orphans close to your home and far away. Tell your friends, family, colleagues, and others about the issue and motivate them to come forward for their help.

You might, for instance, tell your own children that there are children in your city without books to read or toys to play with and encourage them to donate some of their stationery items or indoor games to an orphanage that will benefit these children.

You may also use social media to spread the plight of orphans and for supporting fundraising programs and social initiatives.

There are many ways to help, all you need is intent.

Therefore, be socially responsible and donate to orphanages that are doing great work open-handedly. Help to provide the orphaned children with necessities like food, shelter, education, and healthcare. Most of the times, these orphanages struggle to continue their work. Help them with your kind efforts and support these children of God.

The best things to donate | vishwa Jagriti Mission

The best things to donate

 

 

The best things to donate

Every season is a wonderful season of giving if you have a kind heart.  We should give not just to our loved ones, but to the needy as well who we don’t know, who we’ll never see. When you give something to the underprivileged and marginalized people, they keep you in their prayers that always benefits you.

Moreover, for donating you don’t need to be a rich philanthropist. Anyone can donate if he or she has a kind heart. It’s an amazing feeling that gives rise to a sense of satisfaction.

And in case you are thinking about what all you can give to make the needy happy, there are many articles you can donate other than food, clothing, and money.

All you need to do is a little research in order to find the right social service organization that will accept what you want to give.

Medicines

You can donate medicines that are not of your use. They can heal someone and even give life.  For example, if you have recently recovered from COVID-19 and have surplus useful medicines at home, support initiatives that seek medicines.

Many volunteer-run organizations collect medicines in their city. Know about them and donate.

Shoes, Socks & Bags

Shoes and bags are also nice items to donate. This will benefit many people—especially school-going poor children. And instead of throwing your old socks in the garbage bin, just wash them and donate them to some orphanage. They are yet another crucial item that many people can use. And if you have school backpacks or old luggage, they can also be donated.

Kitchen Utensils

Another nice thing to give to the needy is various utensils including plates, bowls, teaspoons, tablespoons, pans, serving trays, and pots.

Many social service organizations runs free food donation drives and some even run kitchens for poor people, you can donate utensils to them to ease their work.

So, if you’re thinking about getting some new utensils, donate your old ones first!

Games & Toys

Toys and games are also great items to donate. For example, there are many poor children in our country who don’t even know about puzzle games.

If you have some at your home, donate them so that poor children also understand how to use imagination for passing time in a creative way.

You can donate your old toys to children’s hospitals, orphanages, and daycare centers.

Hygiene products

Never forget how important donating hygiene items are. They are incredibly important to different shelters, old-age homes, schools for poor children, and orphanages. If you have some such products that you don’t use but which are still fresh, donate them.

Shampoo, Deodorant, Toothpaste and toothbrush, sanitary pads, soaps, Band-Aids, and Diapers are some of the nice items worth donating.

Old Furniture, Yes, why not!

If you have small coffee tables, old beds, benches, dining tables, rocking chairs, and things like and they are in good condition, give them to some old age home, orphanages or schools.

Once you go through your home and figure out what exactly you can donate, turn to GreenDrop for your donation pick-up or drop-off services. We partner with charities such as the Red Cross, Purple Heart, the National Federation of the Blind, and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. We will turn tour donations into monetary donations that will greatly aid these charities. Donate now!

 

 

Why People Donate Time & Money | Vishwa Jagriti Mission

Why People Donate Time & Money

Why People Donate Time & Money

Many of us might be living in a healthy family, but this is a sad truth, we cannot say that we are living in a healthy society. Why? Since our society is a mixture of ‘Haves and Have Nots’.

And it would be difficult to imagine a healthy society without those who at least intend to improve its condition through their generosity. And that’s why the power of giving and donation finds mention in the works of great people, leaders, and thinkers.

Further, many people give back to society due to personal reasons. Here are some of the reasons why people love their generosity and donate their time, money and also, sentiments.

A Sense of Overall Happiness

If you are involved in charitable causes believe that you are helping many social service organizations. They make a big difference to the lives of the poor, hungry, and the needy.

There are various studies showing people who donate to charity find themselves having an overall improved sense of happiness and satisfaction. Even a meager amount makes a big impact.

Vishwa Jagriti Mission runs various cost-efficient social programs for helping the marginalized. And many people enthusiastically take part in them to feel happy.

Further, this is a harsh truth that while our country is seeing rising incomes and a better lifestyle, that has been matched with growing income inequality and helplessness, especially amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In such times, the generosity of kind-hearted souls enables deprived people to feel a sense of hope and security.

This is also one of the key reasons why millions of people donate a small amount from their income regularly to support causes they believe in.

A Sense of Moral duty

Giving to charity also boosts personal values. It is believed that a feeling of social conscience is also one of the top reasons to donate money, material or time to any charitable organization.

Every year, hundreds of volunteers join Vishwa Jagriti Mission with a feeling to serve the poor and sick individuals. When asked, why they want to volunteer, about 60% cite ‘moral duty’ as a reason. They feel it’s their duty to use what they have to help and support others.

This sentiment is very much rooted in their personal values. It helps those who are marginalized, who cannot afford a simple meal for their family, and who are suffering due to lack of medical attention and medicines.

These volunteers act on a powerful feeling of responsibility and feel like they are living in a way that is true to their own beliefs which is beneficial for society as well.

A Sense of Good Parenting

Yes, this is also a great reason for many to donate. Through their humble efforts, many parents introduce their children to the importance of generosity for living a good life. Sharing the feeling of charity with kids shows innocent souls from a young age how they can make positive changes in their surroundings through small acts of kindness.

Also, it is in the nature of children to help others. Taking part in charitable causes nurtures their innate generosity and they grow up with a greater appreciation of what they have while having a better perspective of social realities.

That’s why many families have created a ‘Social Cause Box’ in their homes- like a Piggy Bank. In it all family members contribute including children. This is how these parents are inculcating the virtue of generosity in their children, which turns them into responsible adults eventually.

A Sense of Spreading Love

Right now, a large part of our society is becoming a victim of materialism. A majority of people are involved in fulfilling their own desires. They don’t care about others. They want to have good food, luxurious life, and personal well-being only. This is unfair. Man is a social animal and so it’s his duty to give it back to society.

A lot of people are craving love right now. It is an emotion that society severely lacks nowadays. And so many people take part in charitable causes to prove that love for mankind, love for others still exists. By taking care of others, they show that humanity is still present.

Every day, many good souls give a visit to Vishwa Jagriti Mission’s Old Age Homes. They donate their time and say they want to do it just for spreading love and make our older generations feel that they are not alone in their fight.

They also say, one day we will also grow old and we would expect our younger generations to give us a visit if we start living in an Old Age Home.

So, different people have different reasons to donate their time, money, and sentiments.

What’s yours?

Top 5 Ideas for Changing Lives | Vishwa Jagriti Mission

Top 5 Ideas for Changing Lives

Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

― Lord Buddha

Top 5 Ideas for Changing Lives

There is a global need to help and serve the needy but why? Not everyone is privileged in this world and there is a widespread unequal distribution of wealth. There are people who flourish and there are those who lack even the basic amenities of life including food.

Serving them by giving them some money or even moral support helps them to deal with the challenges of daily life effectively. When you lend a hand to the needy it makes them feel contented and secure and this is how you can change their lives for good.

By helping others, you make this world a better place to live for all. You are liked by others and people would seek your company. Giving earns you blessings of God and society and above all you gain a feeling of inner satisfaction.

Many studies suggest that ‘Giving is Healthy’. The gesture of giving improves the quality of life of individuals because it brings happiness and joy. Even a small contribution can help people to afford basic requirements like a shelter to live in, clothes to wear, and food to eat. The noble endeavor is simply one of the greatest achievements of life.

There could be many ways of helping others but here are the top 5 ideas using which you could change the lives of the impoverished and needy people.

1. Let’s Feed

According to the latest national statistics, more than 19 Crore people in India sleep hungry every day. This is a sad state of affairs. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says, 33% of the food produced worldwide never actually reaches the plates of those who need it.

Moreover, the ongoing pandemic has led to the loss of jobs of millions who are temporary workers dependent on daily wages. Right now, they are unable to provide even one square meal to their families. Let’s support the organizations that help feed the hungry and provide other essentials to those in need. We can even give to those in need directly but nonprofit organizations are able to reach a wider population in need due to their greater outreach.

COVID-19 is definitely a fatal epidemic, but let’s keep in mind that hunger may turn into even a more dangerous and bigger epidemic if appropriate actions are not taken by those who have more than enough food in their kitchen.

2. Providing Opportunities & Moral support

Let’s give the poor and needy moral support by showing empathy and respect towards them. Such a gesture makes them aware that someone cares about them. If you are well-off, you may provide them with opportunities in your offices and factories to improve their condition. Obviously, this will boost their self-esteem too.

These days there is no great service to humanity than sponsoring the education of underprivileged children who have lost their parents due to COVID-19. You can help them in overcoming barriers they face every day in order to study in a school or a Gurukul. Help them discover their own capabilities so that they can use them in the right place. Providing the right guidance can also be a valuable charity in this world of today where others tend to mislead the vulnerable.

3. Offer Financial Assistance

You can help needy people monetarily as well. Providing financial help can help the poor solve their basic problems of living. You can associate with reputed charity organizations and NGOs and donate money to ensure that your gift of compassion reaches the rightful receiver.

In this digital age, you can support the fundraisers initiated by verified organizations on social media platforms. You can also help in creating awareness in your community or even the global society through the worldwide web using ethical strategies.

4. Be a Part of Drives or Start One

Collection drives are also a great way to help the needy. You may start collection drives for clothes, food, stationery, books, medicines, masks, and other necessities to help the underprivileged people. Organize such drives in NGOs, Hospitals, schools, offices, or locality with the permission of the concerned people. It is one of the easiest ways to help the needy.

Get in touch with the organizations working for the social causes, know what they need and then organize a collection drive at a place of your choice.

Unfortunately, in these Covid-19 days, you must be extra careful with collection drives and must follow all the safety protocols in your area.

5. Volunteer

It is not necessary to donate money and resources always. Volunteering skills and time are also a great social service. You can teach children, spend some time at orphanages, assist the blind and visually impaired, spend time with deaf and dumb children, and also at old age homes. You may also volunteer as a caller on the phone or virtual helplines providing support to the needy. For this you may require special skills and you will have to connect with the organizations operating the virtual support services. Your smallest efforts count and they have the power to bring happiness to the life of the less privileged.

So, let’s understand the needs and requirements of deprived people and help them overcome the adversities. Remember to serve with love and respect the dignity of those at the receiving end. As privileged members of society, we must help them in any possible manner to the best of our capacity and capability. Your acts of kindness can change the lives of others and leave a positive imprint in their hearts. So, be the first one to take that first step in this noble direction and attract Divine blessings. Every religion in this world supports and promotes charity and in Hinduism, ‘Sewa’ (serving others selflessly) is regarded as ‘Supreme Devotion’

A Small Act That is Changing Our World for Good | Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj

A Small Act That is Changing Our World for Good

A Small Act That is Changing Our World for Good

Giving is a small yet kind act. It may seem ‘insignificant’ but the gesture has the power to change our surroundings, society and the world for good. When you decide to give, you may not realize donating will do more than just supporting your favorite cause. Your generous support will bring huge positive changes eventually.
Moreover, giving also provides you with immense personal benefits, including a profound sense of satisfaction. You may donate to social service organizations supporting poor people or advocating preserving the environment. Support organizations taking care of COVID-19 patients, caring for animals, or other social cause.
Giving can feel just as satisfying as receiving. Here is how your small acts of kindness bring positive changes to society.Donate as Low as Rs 500 monthly for Dharmada

Ensuring a Healthy Society

One of the biggest reasons that you should donate is to remove sickness from the world. Right now, the world is going through the challenging times of COVID-19. The disease is highly contagious. Still, it could not break the spirit of those who have a kind heart for patients. In the critical hour, hospitals are facing a shortage of ICU beds, oxygen, and medicines. Many patients are isolated at home. Generous support from people works like a Life Safety Net.Donate as Low as Rs 500 monthly for Dharmada

The world has come together to combat the pandemic bringing organizations and individuals together to help respond to this outbreak. The outpouring of solidarity and support amid the challenge has been phenomenal. We are seeing how online and offline volunteers are helping patients and families find ICU beds, oxygen, and life-saving medicines. The help is reaching even to the remotest villages in India.Donate as Low as Rs 500 monthly for Dharmada
With the help of national and international volunteers & donors, Vishwa Jagriti Mission (VJM) is also helping patients. VJM Hong Kong is helping VJM India in purchasing oxygen concentrators for sending to different VJM centers across the country. From here, the machines are reaching the needy for free.

Moreover, VJM, Anand Dham Ashram, Delhi along with the doctors from its medical wing Karuna Sindhu Charitable Hospital, has been helping patients with all the facilities to fight the disease. Through people’s support patients have been given proper medication, oxygen cylinders, food, etc. to recover well. Without the financial & moral support of several individuals and groups this kind of service was next to impossible.Donate as Low as Rs 500 monthly for Dharmada

Helping Social Service Organizations Give Results

In India and across the world different social service and nonprofit organizations are working for a multitude of purposes. Most of such organizations have goals like offering education to poor children, minimizing poverty, and feeding the hungry. Your meager help assists such organizations buy clothes, food items, writing, and recreation material for children who cannot afford them. Your kind act has the power to improve the standard of living of those who are marginalized. In a way, you are also playing a role in minimizing incidents of crime in society.Donate as Low as Rs 500 monthly for Dharmada

Cleaning the Environment

Environmental degradation is one of the world’s greatest problems and one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. It is our duty to save the environment and minimize the impact of global warming. By helping organizations that are working for the cause you are showing the concern for our mother earth. It is a noble feat.Donate as Low as Rs 500 monthly for Dharmada

Happiness for the Needy

There are hundreds and thousands of people in your surroundings that need your support to stay happy. You can select any cause that you want by donating your time and resources. There are empty stomachs to be filled and uneducated kids to be educated. There are children in conflict-prone zones to be taken care of and old people in need of a sweet gesture. With a little maneuvering, you may bring a huge change in their routine life ensuring their happiness.
Moreover, giving promotes feelings of happiness. While helping a cause, you not only help strangers continue to live with security, you’re also improving your emotional wellbeing.Donate as Low as Rs 500 monthly for Dharmada

An Opportunity to Show Gratefulness

Life is busy, and it can sometimes be easy to forget to show your gratitude for all that you have. The act of donating time and money is a way to express your gratitude towards that infinite power Who always supported you. So, be generous, donate for helping the needy and inspire others by showcasing your generous action on social media. There is no harm in showing you care, and your small act is bringing hope to the life of needy.Donate as Low as Rs 500 monthly for Dharmada

Giving is Healthy! | Vishwa Jagriti Mission

Giving is Healthy

Your instant urge of giving something to someone may seem ‘insignificant,’ yet its impact is way more beneficial and healthy than you think. When you give a life-saving mask, for example, to someone who cannot afford it, this simple activity could be the make or break for someone who lives and sleeps on the road. There could be incredible outcomes when you donate oxygen concentrator to a chosen hospital, or donate money to a social service organization or even when you donate your time by volunteering for noble pursuits.

Such small charitable acts foster a HEALTHIER you and that should be enough of a reason to GIVE!

In fact, nowadays there is a trend to be healthy through being virtuous and generous. People are donating to aid organizations and charities in order to gain a good health. The health benefits range from a surge in happiness hormones to improved self-worth to a significant cut in the risk of depression.

Let’s have a look at the healthy outcomes of ‘Giving’.

The Surge in Happiness Hormones

We take different efforts to cut the stress level. We get involved in creative activities, listen to music or take a nature walk. Such activities help in the release of happiness hormones and that reduce our stress.  Any act of giving also has a soothing effect on the mind which is the result of a surge in happiness hormones. When we donate, we feel satisfied leading to Dopamine release. It makes us happy and excited. When we build a bond with strangers who we meet while doing something for them, Oxytocin is released. These are happiness hormones making a human body feel rejuvenated brimming with good health and shine.

Now a lot of people are reducing stress by tackling the problems of strangers. Moreover, when you think of helping someone you focus your mind on something other than your own problems, for some time. This helps with renewed energy level leading to happiness. And therefore, those who volunteer are way happier than those who don’t.

Boost in Self-Esteem

One of the best health benefits of giving is ‘improved self-esteem. Everyone knows that donating is a selfless activity, as here we are focusing on helping others who are in need. It bestows a great sense of personal satisfaction. When you donate food to a social service organization or arrange life-saving machines to help COVID-19 patients, you’re offering much-needed resources for a noble cause.

Such offering of help to others often results in self-help with a boost in self-esteem. Everyone knows that cultivating self-esteem can be unexpectedly tough but offering help to someone is one of the smart ways to achieve that. And when our self-esteem is up, we not only feel better about ourselves, we are more powerful and healthy as well.

Makes you Optimistic

The wonderful cloud of great results you receive from giving also leads to a profound feeling of OPTIMISM. With great self-esteem comes a more optimistic mind. Giving has a positive impact on both the mind and the body.  When you do hard work, it stimulates the brain to release hormones causing happiness and joy, making you optimistic.

Likewise, when you give something to someone with the help of your hard-earned money, it makes you even happier and you develop an optimistic approach to life and work.

Improved Mental Health

Studies show that any act of giving is linked to positive mental effects that also include the end of depression. Giving is good for mental health as it doesn’t require much effort from you. With one simple act of giving, you’re bound to lessen those bouts of low self-esteem, insomnia, and high BP. Since here you are actively involved in something that is solving problems of strangers and reducing challenges in their lives. So, just because of your efforts, they have clothes, they are having good food, they are getting medicines, or they are getting life-saving medical machines.

Directly or indirectly you are behind many healthy and happy faces. Such a feeling automatically boosts your worth and you stay away from feeling depressed leading to improved mental health.

Therefore, try not to miss any opportunity of showing your kindness by helping someone in a way you want. This simple gesture has remarkable health benefits and there is no better wealth than health.

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Guide to Mental Rejuvenation | Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj | Vishwa Jagriti Mission

Guide to Mental Rejuvenation

Guide to Mental Rejuvenation

For quite a long time now, a lot of people are going through difficult times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet these times brought forth various learning. They taught us how to accept unprecedented challenges, how to deal with such challenges, how to remain in gratitude, how to respect those who work for us day and night, and also, how to be courageous and fight another day.

Most importantly, we learned the importance of immunity building and physical wellness. It is our top priority now, but what about mental wellness? Are we doing anything for mental rejuvenation? Are we taking care of our mental health during lockdown?

This has to be understood that mental health is of equal importance. Amid the ongoing situation, a lot of people are experiencing tension, stress and depression for obvious reasons and also because they have no idea what’s next.

Can something be done to stay away from this anxiety and fear of uncertainty? Is there any way to boost mental health during covid-19?

Yes, meditation is the answer here which is one of the most amazing strategies to improve mental health. Meditation techniques have surprising power in them. You can rejuvenate your mental health through these techniques and feel relaxed despite struggles and you will have the energy to face hard times.

Meditation, a way to Mental Rejuvenation

Set off Your Unlimited Inner Power

Every human being is made up of some amount of creative energy. This energy is linked with all forms of creation, from the emergence of ideas to implementing them to building cordial relationships in family and society. You can activate this power through BRAHMASHAKTI Meditation that involves particular breathing exercises and Mudras. These are the best activities to improve mental health

This meditation technique awakens the inner strength of seekers. They become able to live every moment of their life with joy, love, peace, and bliss! People of all ages can learn this Meditation to stay calm and courageous in the face of a pandemic. Learn them and develop habits to improve mental health.

Activate Your Subtle Energy Centers

Are you curious about how to be mentally healthy and happy? Here’s the answer.

You can activate and energize your seven chakras or energy centers through SAPT CHAKRA & BRAHMKAVACH Meditation. This technique ignites your latent Kundalini energy that makes your personality bloom. You become able to realize your hidden talents and qualities and feel energetic to utilize them for growth and progress. Seekers also become able to purify and strengthen their aura through this technique.

This aura works like a defensive shield to protect you from anxieties related to fear and uncertainty. Moreover, this meditation cleanses the chakras making seekers able to lead a balanced and healthy life. If you want to know how to be mentally healthy and happy, practice this particular technique.

Spiritual Benefits of Meditation

Through meditation, you can also explore ways of liberation from the ire of karma and wash away all sins in the river of penance. These special meditation techniques purify the mind, body, and soul bringing forth spiritual awakening and salvation. It is directed towards enlightening seekers – giving them immense self-knowledge.

How Meditation boosts mental health during covid-19

  • Builds immunity and inner strength by purifying body and awakening the internal energy
  • Reduces infection-related anxiety and stress
  • Instills Positivity and removes negative emotions & harmful thoughts
  • Helps in restoring the balance of the Mind, Body & Soul
  • Improves the quality of sleep and reduces fatigue
  • Activates creative energy; Stay active during lockdown
  • Enhances Self-Confidence & Mindfulness

Finally, understand that Meditation is a technique anyone can learn to rejuvenate mental and emotional health. You can do it anywhere, without any high-tech equipment and keep away the psychological effects of covid-19. There are surprising benefits too. Try out the mediation technique that suits you and improve your quality of life while dealing with the challenges of the ongoing pandemic.

How to Improve Mental Health during COVID-19

How to Improve Mental Health during COVID-19

How to Improve Mental Health during COVID-19

Sound mental health is indispensable for living life happily. A healthy mind makes you able to possess well-adjusted qualities. If you are mentally strong, you take responsibility for your actions; you have stress & anxiety tolerance; you accept fear & uncertainty” you have the courage to take risks and wisdom to take part in social services” you accept diversity and have a harmonious relationship with self & society.

Further, sound mental health boosts your Spirituality-quotient. You respect nature and build a connection with the ‘Higher Power’ through faith and stay happy forever and a day. Unfortunately, right now a large number of people are dealing with mental health issues. The reason is- tough times due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Many are facing deep inner unrest. Other than financial stress, norms like social distancing have made many feel isolated and lonely leading to stress and anxiety, thereby making people deal with insecurity, sadness, and frustration. The situation is risky because it may cause loss of appetite, a critical change in sleep pattern, lack of energy, and ultimately loss of interest in the lighter moments of life. They all result in weak immune system.

So, urgent steps must be taken to improve mental health. Here’s how you can achieve that amid these testing times.

Be Informed, Rightly

Nowadays, diverse sources of information are available. There are news channels, social networks, and words of mouth. These sources are releasing fresh updates daily. However, they can also be major contributors to misinformation giving unnecessary tension. Stay away from inauthentic sources as they are the sources of constant negativity that may disturb your mind.

Watch news only on reliable sources and try to read or watch positive stories as well to lift your mood stay positive.

Spend Your Days, Consciously

The ongoing situation has led to an imbalance between personal and professional life. But you need to stay aware of your physical as well as mental needs more than ever. It is important to adhere to a healthy routine that includes ample relaxation. Many people are sitting for long hours working. It slows down metabolism leading to a feeling of low energy in the body. So, stand for a few minutes, take a light walk, or stretch even in a sitting position.

Moreover, it is important to get sound sleep as it improves mood, keeps the heart healthy and ensures good immunity. And do not forget to keep your body energetic and well hydrated with the help of a healthy diet rich in protein, vitamins and minerals and drinking plenty of water.

Stay Active, Socially

Social distancing is a new norm now but do not forget to maintain emotional proximity with your near and dear ones. Regularly talk to your friends and family and stay away from unnecessary conflicts with family members. These are times to stay connected as it is the biggest strength. Keep sharing inspiring ideas and thoughts with family and friends for boosting emotional strength.

Face Challenges, Meditatively

Individuals, including healthcare workers, who are facing covid-19 related challenges, may find it difficult to find mental peace. They should cope with stress by practicing Meditation and Yoga.

The practice can shift attention away from worrying about the future. You may boost your spiritual quotient by creating a protective shield around yourself through easy meditation techniques. Now it is essential to enhance the Pranic energy to deal with COVID-related anxiety. Learn meditation techniques and experience how deep meditation and breathing practices help in the prevention of Covid-19.

The Surprising Power of Meditation

Meditation is one of the best ways to feel the inner power and energy that is already present in you. And there is no need to make things complicated for that. Find a serene place, close your eyes, and sense the multitude of thoughts running in your mind. Accept them, relax and maintain your inner peace.

With the power of meditation, you may ask each of these useless thoughts to go away. Once your mind is empty, you can start feeling that inner power and energy that God has provided to you. Your inner energy will light up incredible hope in you that will empower you to deal with unprecedented challenges in life.

Therefore, accept that you have no control over the COVID-19 situation but do not let the situation control your mind. Perform your duty, meditate, and improve your mental health and do keep in mind- even the darkest night ends and the bright morning appears again. Nothing can stop the sun God to rise again.

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रोग-महामारी नाशक संजीवनी औषधि है – महामृत्युंजय मंत्र

रोग-महामारी नाशक संजीवनी औषधि है - महामृत्युंजय मंत्र

जीवन की डोर के उलझे हुए धागों को सुलझाने के लिए, जीवन की पगडण्डियों पर सबल होकर चलने के लिए, आधिदैविक, आधिभौतिक और आध्यात्मिक दुःख और संतापों से बचने के लिए, अपने जीवन को गरिमा प्रदान करने के लिए प्रत्येक मनुष्य को देवाधिदेव महादेव, आशुतोष भगवान शिव के मंगलमय महामृत्युंजय मन्त्र के द्वारा उनका ध्यान, प्रार्थना, आराधना, जाप आदि श्रद्धा और भक्ति पूर्वक करना चाहिए।

जीवन की यात्र में जब भी मनुष्य के सामने काल का भयंकर प्रवाह विकराल रूप लेकर आता है, तो उस विपरीत और कस्टदायक घड़ी में काल के भी महाकाल कैलाशपति भगवान शिव शम्भू का ध्यान और उसकी प्रार्थना से मनुष्य को दुःखों से राहत और उनको सहने की शक्ति तथा शान्ति प्राप्त होती है। ऐसे विपरीत समय में महामृत्युंजय भगवान शिव निश्चित रूप से करुणा करते हैं। वे करुणा के सागर हैं और उनका महामृत्युंजय मन्त्र संजीवन बूटी की तरह कार्य करता है।

मनुष्य की चाहे आर्थिक स्थिति बिगड़े, या मानसिक संतुलन, परिवार में विघटन आए अथवा समाज में अपमान का घूंट पीना पड़े, शरीर व्याधियों से ग्रस्त हो और दवाई भी असरदार सिद्ध न हो रही हो। कुछ सूझे न, कुछ समझे न, इससे भी आगे रोग-महामारी, बुढ़ापा अथवा दुःखद मृत्यु से भी बचने के लिए शाश्वत सुखप्रदाता महामृत्युंजय भगवान शिव का महामन्त्र एक अचूक औषधि सिद्ध होता है।

मानव जीवन में उतार-चढ़ाव का आना अवश्यम्भावी है। चाहे राजा हो या रंक, अमीर हो या गरीब, निर्बल हो या बलवान, कोई कितना भी बुद्धिमान हो अथवा कम दिमाग वाला हो, सबके जीवन में कभी न कभी ऐसे क्षण जरूर आते हैं, जब उसे किसी सबल सहारे की जरूरत पड़ती है और वह सहारा भगवान शिव का महामृत्युंजय मन्त्र है।

जब भी इंसान दुःखद स्थितियों से गुजरता है, तो उसके जीवन में अंधेरा उभरने लगता है और जैसे शाम होते-होते धीरे-धीरे सूर्य अस्त होता जाता है तथा लोग अपने-अपने घर के दरवाजे बन्द करने लगते हैं, ठीक ऐसे ही जब भी जीवन में ऐसी स्थितियां आएं कि भाग्य विपरीत हो जाए और दुर्भाग्य का अंधेरा बढ़ रहा हो, उस समय दिमाग ऐसा सोचता है कि क्या करें? क्या न करें? ऐसी स्थिति में जब सारी दुनिया के दरवाजे बन्द होने लगते हैं, उस भयंकर स्थिति में भगवान शिवशंकर की प्रार्थना ही सहारा बनती है और उनका महामृत्युंजय मन्त्र ही भवसागर में नौका बनकर हमें डूबने से बचाता है।

किन्तु इस महामंत्र की महिमा और व्याख्या करने से पूर्व मैं यह जरूर कहना चाहूंगा कि हमारे समाज में प्रार्थना, उपासना, आराधना, जाप और तपस्या में भी एक्सिपेरिमेण्ट किए जाते हैं, जो कि उचित नहीं है। कुछ भक्त ऐसा भी करते हैं कि कभी भगवान राम से मन्नत मांगते हैं, कभी भगवान श्रीकृष्ण से, कभी हनुमानजी को प्रसन्न करना चाहते हैं, कभी दुर्गा मां को, कभी भगवान शिव की आराधना में मन लगाते हैं और कभी मां काली के चरणों में सिर झुकाते हैं आदि-आदि.।

जबकि उनकी श्रद्धा, उनकी भक्ति, उनकी प्रार्थना, याचना, कामना में न तो निःस्वार्थ भाव होता है और न ही समर्पण का समावेश। जब उनकी अनुचित इच्छा पूर्ण नहीं होती तो वे स्वयं को न बदलकर भगवान को ही बदल देते हैं अथवा कई भक्त तो ऐसा भी बोल देते हैं कि अब तो मेरा विश्वास ही उठ गया है।

मनुष्य अपूर्ण है और सतत् पूर्णता की खोज में सदैव संलग्न रहता है। अपनी रिक्तता की पूर्णता के लिए व्यक्ति जीवन भर विविध आयास-प्रयास करता है। कभी धन की शक्ति को आजमाता है और कभी पद के बल के प्रभाव को निहारता है। अपूर्णता पूर्ण सत्य है, लेकिन सच्ची अपूर्णता के लिए पूर्णता के सत्य उपाय ही सफल होते हैं।

अतः आइए! हम सब मिलकर महामृत्युंजय महामंत्र का श्रद्धा और भक्ति से जाप करते हुए त्रिकालदर्शी महादेव की प्रार्थना करें। जो मृत को अमृत में, अपूर्ण को परिपूर्णता में परिवर्तित कर देता है। जो दुःखों के अन्धेरों में सुखों का सवेरा प्रदान करता है, जिनकी कृपा से अशुभ, अनुचित एवं अमंगल दुर्भावनाएं दग्ध हो जाती हैं, नष्ट हो जाती हैं और जिनकी दया से मंगल कामनाएं, शुभ भावनाएं सम्पूर्ण होती हैं। ऐसे पाप-ताप के निवारण करने हारे भगवान शिव शंकर का ध्यान करते हुए पूर्ण मनोयोग से जाप करें।

त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात्।।
(यजु. 3/60)

मंत्र का सामान्य भावार्थ है-हे त्र्यम्बक! तीनों लोकों के नाथ, त्रिलोकी महादेव! हम तेरा यजन करते हैं। तेरे सुगन्धित रूप एवं पोषण करने वाले रस की उपासना करते हैं। जैसे रस एवं सुगन्धि से परिपूर्ण खरबूजा डाल से बिना प्रयास किए ही मुक्त हो जाता है, वैसे ही मृत्यु रूपी बन्धन से, अर्थात् समस्त दुःखों से मुझे मुक्त कर दो।

हे आशुतोष भगवान! मैं जब तक धरा पर रहूं तब तक तेरे अमृत, शिवमय आंचल की छांव में रहूं। जिस समय संसार से विदाई हो तो मधुरता और सुगंधमय वातावरण बना रहे। मनुष्य की चेतना चलते-चलते जहां अन्त में ठहरती है, उसी आधार से उसकी गति होती है। इसलिए शिवभक्त भगवान शंकर से प्रार्थना करता है कि हे भूत, भविष्य और वर्तमान के ज्ञाता महाशिव! जब तक मैं संसार में रहूं, समर्थ होकर रहूं, किसी की सेवा, सहायता और सहयोग की मुझे जरूरत न पड़े। मेरा शरीर, मेरा मन, मेरी बुद्धि, मेरी आत्मा और मेरी शक्ति मेरा साथ निभाती रहे। कर्मठता मेरे जीवन का अंग रहे, निराशा, हताशा और उदासी का संयोग कभी मेरे साथ न हो।

हे प्रभु! हमें मृत्यु से छुड़ाना, हमारे दुःखों का तिरोभाव हो जाए, लेकिन अमृत से हमें न छुड़ाना। अर्थात् हम कच्ची अवस्था से दुनिया से न जाएं, पूरा जीवन जीकर इस दुनिया से विदा हों। किसी को कच्ची अवस्था में अगर जाना पड़े तो शास्त्रेक्त मतानुसार उस जीवन को अच्छा नहीं माना जाता। कच्चा खरबूजा डाल से तोड़ने पर भी नहीं टूटता, बल्कि बेल उखड़कर हाथ में आ जाती है। लेकिन जब खरबूजा पक जाता है तो तोड़ने की भी जरूरत नहीं पड़ती। खरबूजा स्वयं बेल को छोड़ देता है।

हे शिवस्वरूप परमशक्ति! हम इस दुनिया को स्वयं छोड़ने वाले बनें। कष्टों से, दुःखों से, यातनाओं से, परेशानियों से, विपत्तियों से भयभीत होकर कष्ट सहकर संसार को छोड़ने की स्थिति हमारे सामने न आए, ऐसी कृपा करना।

प्रस्तुत मन्त्र में कीर्ति से युक्त सुगन्ध की कामना की गई है। वास्तव में संसार में वही फलता-फूलता है, जो शिवमय हो जाता है। शिवमय होने के लिए सुबह-शाम बैठकर नाम जप लेना बड़ी बात नहीं है, बड़ी बात तो यह है कि हम अपने जीवन के हर क्षण में चलते-फिरते, उठते-बैठते उसके महामृत्युंजय मन्त्र को हृदय से याद करते रहें। जीवन में जब भी खुशी आए, तो उसे भगवान शिव का आशीर्वाद मानें और दुःख आए तो अपनी गल्तियों को निहारें और प्रार्थना करें-

हे सम्पूर्ण जगत पर शासन करने वाले जगदीश्वर! तेरा एक नाम रुद्र भी है, मुझे शिकायत नहीं है, पर तेरी कृपा अवश्य चाहता हूं। मेरे दुःख, कष्ट, कल्मष तू दूर कर दे, ऐसा मेरा मनोरथ नहीं है, पर इनको मैं सहर्ष स्वीकार कर सकूं, ऐसी शक्ति मुझे प्रदान कर दे, मेरी कामना जीवन की डोर के उलझे हुए धागों को सुलझाने की नहीं है। मैं तो यह चाहता हूं कि वह मेधा, प्रज्ञा, ट्टतम्भरा, सद्बुद्धि मुझे मिल जाए, जिससे मैं उन उलझनों को सुलझाता हुआ, हंसता-मुस्कराता हुआ, गाता-गुनगुनाता हुआ, खुशियों के फूल खिलाता हुआ, तेरी कृपा की पूरी खुशियों से तेरे उपवन को महकाता हुआ न कभी जीवन में तुझे भूलूं और न अपने कर्त्तव्यों को बिसारूं।

मन्त्र के उत्तरार्ध में प्रार्थना की गई है- “उर्वारुकमिव’’ उर्वारुकमिव, शब्द संस्कृत में खरबूजे के लिए प्रयोग होता है जिसका अर्थ है उरुम् अर्चति महन्तम् उपासते इति। जो महादेव की उपासना में सदैव संलग्न रहते हैं, वे संसार में रहते हुए भी संसार से ऊपर उठकर जीवन व्यतीत करते हैं। उनके जीवन में खरबूजे जैसी मिठास एवं सुगन्ध होती है। खरबूजे की उपमा देने का कारण क्या है? मुक्ति। अर्थात् जैसे खरबूजा मधुरता से, सुगन्धि से, परिपूर्ण होता है तो बेल की डाल से स्वयं छूट जाता है। सबकुछ अनायास ही घट जाता है। डाली का केवल कार्य इतना है कि खरबूजे को रस एवं सुगन्धि से परिपूर्ण होते ही वह डाल को स्वयं छोड़ देता है, फिर साथ बन्धे रहने का कोई अर्थ शेष नहीं रहता, अनायास मुक्ति हो जाती है।

मन्त्र का अन्तिम चरण है “मृत्योर्मुक्षीयमामृतात्’’ मुक्ति की स्थिति में व्यक्ति इच्छाओं से भी आजाद हो जाता है। अमृत की भी इच्छा नहीं रहती। यही शिवमय स्थिति है, यही आनन्द का झरोखा है, यही वह अनोखी स्थिति है जो महामृत्युंजय मन्त्ररूपी संजीवनी से प्राप्त होती है। इस हालत में पहुंचकर शिव भक्त सूक्ष्मरूप धारण कर लेता है, छोटा बच्चा बन जाता है और त्र्यम्बक महाशक्ति की कल्याणमयी आनन्ददायिनी गोद में प्रफुल्लित होकर प्रार्थना करता है…

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सांसारिक बेल से छूटकर तेरी अमृतमय गोद में आकर मैं यही याचना करता हूं कि अपनी अमृतमयी गोद से मुझे कभी जुदा न करना। हे शिवशंकर! मुझे मृत्युरूपी दुःख से छुड़ाओ पर अपने अमृतकुण्ड से कभी विलग न करना। मैं आपका हूं, तो सबका हूं, अगर आपका न रहा तो संसार की इस भीड़ में कोई मेरा न रहेगा। मेरी तो कामना है कि मैं-मैं न रहूं, तू-तू न रहे, तू मैं हो जा, मैं तू हो जा, तेरा नाम मुझमें समा जाए, तेरा मन्त्र मेरे अन्दर समाहित हो जाए और मैं तेरा गीत बन जाऊं, संगीत बन जाऊं।

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