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VJM Celebrates 25 Years of Shraddha Parv

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VJM Celebrates 25 Years of Shraddha Parv

Silver Jubilee of Care, Support, and Felicitation of Senior Citizens

New Delhi: On 2nd October 2022, Vishwa Jagriti Mission (VJM) celebrated the 25th Shraddha Parv, a celebration of courage and spirit of senior citizens under the pious presence of His Holiness Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj and respected Dr. Archika Didi celebrated.

For the past 25 years, VJM has strived to recognize the immense contributions of senior citizens towards the society and the nation. VJM observes 2nd October as the day of those living elders who have sacrificed their lives in raising the youth of today, their children and grandchildren.

Like previous years, this year also many renowned senior citizens were invited and honored for their contribution to society by Maharajshri and Dr. Archika Didi in a splendid celebration at Ananddham Ashram. Some of the honored included Dr. Ruma Devi Ji, Shri Vijay Kumar Budhraja, Shri L.R. Aggarwal, Shri Naresh Shandilya, Shri Ramesh Ahuja, Smt. Prabha Mehrotra, Dr. Jyoti Mishra, and Shri Sarvesh Kumar Rana for their selfless work and contributions to society.

In His address to the attendees, Pujya Maharajshri said, “The celebration of Shraddha Parv is also an initiative to create a better today and tomorrow for older people who need our care and support.” He added, “Everyone offers prayers for the ancestors during Pitru Paksh but it is even more important to express your love and regard for the living elders in your own homes. Make an effort to create adorable memories with them. Give them some of your time as all they seek is a few moments of quality time with you. Care for them as they are the reason behind you.”

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Dr. Archika Didi addressed the congregation and said, “Shraddha Parv is a moment of honour and gratitude. I feel honoured to have had this opportunity to meet some of the most respectable members of society, our senior citizens, and learn about their struggles, and victories that made them great. I also enjoyed spending time with the residents of the VJM senior care home at Ananddham Ashram. Blessed are those who have the elderly with them.  God bless them with good health and years of a happy and active life.” She also expressed her delight at seeing that a dedicated VJM team is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the holistic wellbeing of the senior home residents.

Shraddha Parv celebrations in various Mandals (divisions) of VJM

All the branches of VJM across India and abroad also celebrate this special day in different ways. They organize numerous activities on this day as an effort to increase awareness and further encourage people to adopt October 2nd as Shradha parv.

Hyderabad Mandal

Shraddha Parv was celebrated by Hyderabad Mandal with joy and enthusiasm at Amrit Dham Ashram. During the program, many senior citizens were felicitated: Rajkumar Dayma, Raju Bhagchandani, Manmal Sain, Bhikshapati, Ramchandra Rao, Dhanraj Nagre, Laxman Biradar, Prakash Devkar, and Rajkumar Malge. The program concluded with a note of thanks by Raju Bhagchandani.

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Patiala Mandal

More than 70 elderly people from Patiala Mandal were honoured on the auspicious occasion of Shraddha Parv, with the inspiration and blessings of HH Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj. On this occasion, the chief guest Shri Ajit Pal Singh Kohli Sahib, M. L.A. Patiala, and special guest Shri Yash Pal Kakkar Ji offered their humble respects to the senior citizens present and received their blessings in return.

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Dehradun Mandal

Respected Sudhir Sharma Ji and Mayor Sunil Uniyal Gama Ji and officials of VJM, Dehradun Mandal, welcome distinguished senior citizens and honoured them.

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VJM Rajpura Satsang Samiti

VJM Rajpura Satsang Samiti also celebrated Shraddha Parv under the guidance of Maharajshri and Dr. Archika Didi Ji. They celebrated the day with full enthusiasm and devotion.

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VJM Sundar Nagar

In Sundar Nagar, Shraddha Parv was celebrated at the Electricity Board Colony Community Center. Disciples started the program by seeking blessings from Param Pujya Maharajshri, followed by a divine devotional music program. Hundreds of devotees joined the program and pledged to continue the tradition of Shradha parv. VJM officials and honorable guests offered their respects to the elderly by washing their feet and offering them small tokens of love.

Blankets were distributed during the program. The disciples of Maharajshri took a pledge to always take care of senior citizens and support them. A lavish preeti bhoj was also organized for everyone present followed by virtual blessings from Maharajshri.

Vishwa Jagriti Mission Nabha Samiti

Shraddha Parv was celebrated by Vishwa Jagiti Mission Nabha Samiti with joy at Sewa Dham Ashram Nabha. Senior citizens who attended the special program were honored and offered tokens of love.

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VJM Agra Mandal

Agra Mandal also celebrated Shraddha Mandal by organizing various programs under the guidance of Param Pujya Maharajshri and Dr. Archika Didi.

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Moradabad Mandal

Moradabad Mandal organized Shraddha Parv on Sunday, October 2 with great enthusiasm at Divya Lok Ashram, Moradabad Ashiana.

Mrs. Shefali Singh (Zilla Panchayat President), Mr. Ajay Veer Singh (Zilla Panchayat Member), Dr. Raj Kapoor (Senior Cardiologist), Mr. Mahendra Mehrotra (Senior Exporter), Mr. Ajay Gupta ‘Jimmy’ (Senior Exporter), Mr. Brijpal Singh (retired principal), Mr. Dinesh Kumar Verma (retired from the Education Department), etc. were some of the special guests,

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All senior citizens present were honored. The ladies also celebrated by singing lovely bhajans and participating in the dandiya dance with all those present. A free community kitchen was sponsored by the family of Shri Madan Gopal Varma.

VJM Sangrur Samiti

Sangrur Satsang Samiti celebrated Shraddha Parv by honoring the elderly and senior citizens residing in the old age home.

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Raipur Mandal

Shraddha Parv was celebrated by VJM Raipur Mandal at Chhattisgarh Eye Hospital, Telibandha Raipur.

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VJM Ahmadabad Mandal

VJM Ahmadabad Mandal celebrated Shraddha Parv with full fervour after receiving the blessings from Param Pujya Maharajshri. Various programs were organized on the occasion.

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Fatehabad Mandal

VJM Fatehabad Mandal celebrated 25 years of “Shraddha Parv” with great enthusiasm at Radha Madhav Mandir. The program started with Ganesh Vandana by the Mahila Mandal followed by a group prayer that was sung by their president, Dr. Ramneeta Batra. The Mandal volunteers received special blessings from HH Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj and Dr. Archika Didi.

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About 18 prominent social workers and senior citizens were honoured including Dr. Vinod Batra, Mr. Sudarshan Batra, Mr. Parmanand Ahuja, Mr. Vijay Saharan (Baba Shyam Welfare Society), Mr. Ashok Sardana, Mr. Shyam Lal Verma, Hisar Mandal, Mr. Jagdish Sharma, Mr. Gulshan Bhatia, Mr. Dayanand Verma, Dr. L. R. Dahiya, Mr. Vicky Rukhaya (Shri Ram Prachar Sangh),  Mrs. Neelam Batra,  Mrs. Sangeeta Pranami, Mrs. Phoolvati Devi, Mrs. Satya Sardana, Mrs. Ram Pyari Thakral Hisar, Mrs. Bimla Bajaj, Mrs. Krishna Devi, Mrs. Nirmal Talwar ji.

The program ended with Aarti, Bhandara Prasad distribution and a concluding speech by Dr. Ramnita Batra.

VJM Jaipur Mandal

With the Grace and blessings of HH Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj and Dr. Archika Didi, VJM Jaipur Mandal also celebrated the 25th anniversary of Shraddha Parv at the Someshwar Mahadev temple in Jaipur. The devotees rejoiced the afternoon and the food served.

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International Yoga Day 2022 – Vishwa Jagriti Mission | Press Release

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VJM International Yoga School

A powerful Yoga Session

Vishwa Jagriti Mission celebrated International Yoga Day on 21st June, 2022 with great enthusiasm. The celebration started with lighting of lamp by Dr. Archika Didi. Yoga enthusiasts performed various yogic exercises like Shashank Asana, Vajra Asana, Shalabh Asana, Bhujang Asana, Setubandha, etc. and breathing exercises like Anulom vilom, Bhastrika, and meditation as per the common protocol issued by Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India, under the guidance of Dr. Archika Didi and felt peace and serenity in the serene premises of Anand Dham Ashram.

Inauguration of Vishwa Jagriti Mission International Yoga School

On the special occasion of the 75th year of Independence Day of India, Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, His Holiness Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj and Dr. Archika Didi inaugurated Vishwa Jagriti Mission International Yoga School. Maharishi Vedvyas Gurukul Vidyapeeth organized the inauguration event and made it successful.

Exclusive discourse by His Holiness Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj

Maharajshri addressed how ‘Yoga for Humanity‘ has been realized for ages in India by all the great saints and leaders. It is a matter of utter happiness that now it has been experienced by each and every individual across the world because of the innate efforts of our Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Bhai Modi Ji to celebrate Yogic Living in the form of International Yoga Day every year.

Special Guests

Dr. Ishwar V. Basavaraddi, Director, Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, Dr B.R Ramakrishna, Vice Chancellor, S-VYASA Deemed to be University and Dr H.R. Nagendra, Chancellor, S-VYASA University joined us to commemorate this special day with their wishes for the inauguration of Vishwa Jagriti Mission International Yoga School and International Yoga Day 2022 Celebration. They appreciated the work being done by Vishwa Jagriti Mission.

Glimpse of International Yoga Day 2022

Vishwa Jagriti Mission celebrated Guru Purnima with jubilation, devotion, and social service

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Why Manali Online Offline Meditation Retreat is important for all?

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Manali Meditation Retreat

With this fast-paced and constantly distracting lifestyle, people have started to degrees from the ideologies of inner peace. online meditation

From constant competition in our professional sphere to the challenges imposed by the dynamic world, our minds are in a constant turmoil of tension, stress, and depression which are depleting your energy force and internal peace. 

To help you get yourself out of this constant despair, we at Manali Meditation Retreat help you to awaken the ultimate internal energy and shield you from the negative forces of the world. We help you to find a way to quiet your mind and soul, which will allow you to concentrate on your inner self and befriend it. 

Intensive Meditation Sessions at Manali Meditation Retreat 

At Manali Meditation Retreat, we provide a number of different methods and modes of meditation to help you purify your mind and body from any kind of suffering and pain. Here are a few cleansing kriyas  we provide to the weary souls that come to our abode: 

  • Healing Sessions 

With the power of pranayama combined with meditation, we can help you unlock your inner strength and help you heal your mind and body. 

  • Yogic Kriyas 

Our highly experienced and knowledgeable gurus help you indulge in yogic practices that have been passed down by the most enlightened beings and can help you absorb the spiritual energy around you. 

  • Mangal Yatra

The path that is walked by a guru leads you to the ultimate source of bliss and enchantment, and we provide you an opportunity to take one such walk, which is filled with extraordinary experiences. This is what we call the Mangal Yatra. 

  • Panchkarma

A collection of 5 body-cleansing and healing treatments, the Panchkarma is an extraordinary session that will help you remove physical toxins and impurities from your body. Based on the studies and principles of Ayurveda, it will help you rejuvenate yourself and cleanse your internal organs from the root. 

  • Yajna 

No soul can be totally cleaned without any divine blessing. Yajna is a ritual wherein our gurus pray to the Lord for your soul’s cleansing and to bring you closer to God’s blessings. 

  • Q&A Sessions 

If you have any doubts or questions about this vast spiritual journey, our   all of them with a dedicated Q&A session. You can get a chance to interact with divine souls like Dr. Archika Didi and HH Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj. 

Programs at Manali Meditation Retreat 

At the Manali Meditation Retreat, we provide you with 2 distinct and equally important programs in which you should definitely participate: 

Laghu Chandrayan Tap Sadhna 

Due to countless rebirths and cyclical life, each soul is a victim of the wrath of karmic retribution. All your past deeds, in this life and the previous ones, account for the pain and suffering you feel. 

With our Laghu Chandrayan Tap Sadhna, we can liberate you from this never-ending cycle and help you wash away all your sins in the Holy River of Penance. You will experience the state of deep meditation and Tapasya with an awakened Guru, which will purify your mind, body, and soul. 

5-day Meditation Retreat in Manali 

While it is quicker to wash away your sins, it takes a lot of work and dedicated effort to fully awaken your inner strength. To help you with that, we provide a 5-day meditation retreat program where you are guided through our various Intensive Meditation Sessions for over 5 days under the guidance of our awakened Gurus. 

Unleash Your Inner Strength at the Manali Meditation Retreat 

All your sins and sufferings can be washed off with the help of inner strength, and we at Manali Meditation Retreat are dedicated to helping any weary traveler who seeks it. With our intensive meditation sessions and cleansing treatments, our awakened Gurus will help you find the path to unlimited bliss. 

So, if you are motivated to walk on this path, Click  here to subscribe to our programs. 

Online Meditation Camp by Sudhanshuji Maharaj

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Donation for Balkalyan

Donation for Gaushala 

Donation for Old Age People 

Anand Dham Trust for all

If you want to join in Online Mediation  please      Fill up the form now.

Maharajshri showers blessings upon Devotees from Canada, N. America & Australia

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Maharajshri and Dr. Archika Didi shower blessings upon Devotees from Canada, N. America & Australia

Devotees in Canada and North America felt blessed as they got the opportunity to start their new year with the Live virtual blessings from their Guru, HH Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj and Dr. Archika Didi on the first day of 2022.

It was a very lively and joy-filled zoom meeting where devotees from North America, Canada and Australia felt recharged to embark on a new journey ahead. Maharajshri showered His blessings upon all and urged everyone to work on a ‘New version’ of themselves this year.

His focus was on self -improvement, self- renovation and selfless service. ‘Sky is not the limit and if we are determined we can achieve the impossible’!

Drawing comparison

He started the session with a beautiful analogy. He said everyone wants to upgrade to the latest version of their smartphone. The reason being that it offers new features, new look, better memory, better software and more user-friendly features. These features attract the customers and they do not mind paying extra for it either.

Similarly, we should make a sincere effort on making a ‘new version’ of ourselves. He further reiterated that each person can upgrade himself by paying attention to his image and usefulness. He can do it by learning new skills and upgrading his talents. God has blessed us all with immense options for our personal growth.

Our contribution

It is significant that we make ourselves important, useful and helpful to the world. We should work together as a team and become missionaries spreading divine messages and inspiring people all around. And instead of complaining about our limitations, we should contribute in our little ways to build a strong team of righteous people. This way our lives will be more useful and efficient.

Key Steps for a New You in this New Year

  • Reflect and upgrade your own version: pay attention to how you present yourself to the world
  • Be Prepared: Don’t be stubborn and be ready for positive change within. Because no one but you can change yourself.
  • Learn more to Earn more: work on skill development and polish your talent to enhance your value.
  • Be fearless like a lion: Overcome your fears if you wish to attain great heights in life. Everything is achievable with courage and wisdom.
  • Start with good action planning: Be mindful, nourish yourself everyday with inspirations from your Guru and plan every move wisely. To be successful make SMART goals for yourself.
  • Live a signature life: Make every action of yours unique and impactful. Let others recognize you with your signature work.
  • Success comes with a price tag: Firm determination will bring success and for success you have to step out of your comfort zone.
  • Give Back: Contribute in your small ways instead of remembering your limitations. Make a difference by supporting noble causes and for this team up with likeminded and virtuous people.
  • Nourish your heart, mind and soul: by staying connected to the source of all resources on this earth, God. Remember, that your Guru stands alongside you with His umbrella of Divine Grace to protect you, empower you and guide you on the path of success and righteousness.

Motivating and Energizing

Maharajshri’s message was very motivating and energizing. It is up to us to practically follow the guidelines and improve our lifestyle. The devotees were overjoyed and grateful for the love that their gurus showered upon them. Under the divine guidance from Maharajshri, The World Awakening Mission of Canada and The Vishwa Jagriti Mission of North America continue to spread compassion and serve the local communities in numerous ways.

They organize Satsang’s, meditations for wellness, food drives and other similar activities throughout the year. This New Year message brings new hope and brightens the path we need to follow with a new commitment to ourselves.

Step into 2022 with a stronger Divine Connection

Dr Archika Didi’s LIVE address to devotees in Canada, North America and Australia on 1st January, 2022

Connect with The Divine Power

Dr Archika Didi stressed on cultivating ourselves. For happiness and inner peace, we should rely on our inner-self and not on the outer world. We need to connect ourselves with the universal energy.

She said, during the pandemic, people lost hope and faced many challenges both mentally and physically. She said it is very important that we follow a regular routine of exercise and meditation.

Continuity in our exercise

We should be determined in following our goals and continuously strive to achieve them. There should be continuity in whatever we take up. By repetition of our good habits, we will be able to fulfill our resolution.

Remain positive in thoughts

By diligently following a routine, we will stay away from negativities and can keep ourselves motivated. We need to plan our success and work towards it.

Moreover, by eating healthy and by sitting in meditation, we can rejuvenate ourselves. Regular meditation purifies our pancha koshas, brings inner peace, and eternal happiness. Not only that, it is a powerful tool that enhances our intuitive mind and helps us plan the path to success.

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आनन्दधाम आश्रम में गीता जयंती महोत्सव का गरिमापूर्ण आयोजन | Anand Dham Ashram

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आनन्दधाम आश्रम में गीता जयंती महोत्सव का गरिमापूर्ण आयोजन

Gita Jayanti festival at Ananddham Ashram

गीता जयन्ती

सद्गुरुदेव श्रीसुधांशुजी महाराज के पावन सान्निध्य में प्रत्येक वर्ष की भांति इस वर्ष भी आनन्दधाम आश्रम में 12-14 दिसम्बर, 2021 को प्रातः व सायं गीता जयन्ती महोत्सव का सफल गरिमापूर्ण आयोजन किया गया। इस महोत्सव में विश्वविख्यात सन्त व सद्गुरुदेव जी एवं योगगुरु डॉ- अर्चिका दीदी के पावन उद्बोधन, विश्व के ख्यााति प्राप्त संबुद्ध विद्वान मनीषियों के संदेश आश्रम रूपी पावन तीर्थ से योगीराज भगवान श्रीकृष्ण का अमृतज्ञान सम्पूर्ण विश्व में प्रसारित किया गया।

योगगुरु डॉ- अर्चिका दीदी

जहां गीता जयन्ती वाले पावन दिन 14 दिसम्बर को आचार्य सतीश द्विवेदी जी के निर्देशन में विष्णु यज्ञ का आयोजन किया गया, वहां 12 व 13 दिसम्बर को प्रातः अश्रम में स्थित गुरुकुल के विद्यार्थियों एवं उपदेशक महाविद्यालय के प्रशिक्षु उपदेशकों ने गीता से जुड़े गीत, भजन व अन्य सुन्दर कार्यक्रम प्रस्तुत किये। विद्यार्थी विष्णुदेव के भजन ‘आत्मा से मिला है परमात्मा’ व प्रशिक्षु अमन तिवारी द्वारा गया गया ‘श्री सुधांशुजी अष्टकम्’ गीता ने सब का मन मोह लिया।

इस कार्यक्रम को विश्व में लाखों भक्तों ने देखकर अपने जीवन को धन्य किया। जगद्गुरु शंकराचार्य स्वामी राजराजेश्वर जी, मानस मर्मज्ञ संत मुरारीबापू जी, सद्गुरु शरणानन्द जी महाराज, गीता मनीषि ज्ञानानन्द जी महाराज, सिद्धसन्त रमेश भाई ओझा जी, साध्वी ऋतम्भरा जी, स्वामी गोविन्द गिरीजी महाराज, गायत्री परिवार के शिखर डॉ- प्रणव पाण्ड्या जी, श्री कैलशानन्द गिरी जी महाराज, आयुर्वेदाचार्य बालकृष्ण जी, श्री विजय कौशल जी, रजास्थान के राज्यपाल श्री कलराज मिश्र जी एवं विश्व हिन्दू परिषद के कार्यकारी अध्यक्ष श्री आलोक कुमार जी ने गीता ग्रन्थ को मानव कल्याण के लिये कृष्ण के मुखारबिन्द से निसृत अमृतवाणी बताने के साथ-साथ महाराजश्री द्वारा इस आयोजन के लिये बधाई दी और इसे ‘बन्दीय प्रयास’ की संज्ञा दी।

इस कार्यक्रम का शुभारम्भ महाराजश्री के करकमलों द्वारा दीपप्रज्ज्वलन से हुआ, जिसमें आचार्य सतीश द्विवेदी, डॉ- शेष कुमार शर्मा व श्री एम-एल- तिवारी जी ने सहयोग दिया। डॉ- नरेन्द्र मदान एवं श्रीमति अरोड़ा ने गुरुदेव जी महाराज का स्वागत किया।

गुरुदेव जी ने अपने सन्देश में कहा, ‘‘गीता जीवन संगीत है, सर्वदा उपयोगी है। यह पाचवां वेद है। गीता का पहला अक्षर धर्म व अन्तिम अक्षर मम है। अर्थात् गीता हमें धर्म का बोध कराती है। कृष्ण दिग्दर्शक हैं, प्रत्येक मनुष्य को अथवा मन, बुद्धि, प्रतिभा, गुण, कौशल, कर्म भगवान को अर्पित करे तो कल्याण है। डॉ- अर्चिका दीदी ने कहा, ‘गीता प्रकाश है, मोहन का मार्ग है, ज्ञान पूजा है, भक्तिक्षेत्र है, ज्ञान का संचार है। कृष्ण मनोवैज्ञानिक हैं, चिकित्सक हैं, हमको उनकी शरण में जाना चाहिये, विराट से जुड़कर स्वयं भी विराट बन जायें।
आचार्य अनिल झा जी ने कार्यक्रम का गरिमापूर्ण संचालन किया।

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

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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!

महर्षि वेदव्यास गुरुकुल विद्यापीठ’ को ‘संस्कृत केन्द्रीय विश्वविद्यालय’ से कक्षा 11वीं से स्नातकोत्तर तक मिली मान्यता

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शुभ-समाचार

सादर हरिओम् जी

बहुत ही हर्ष का विषय है कि हम सबके परमाराध्य परम पूज्य प्रातः स्मरणीय श्री सद्गुरुदेव महाराजश्री जी की कृपा से तथा विश्व जागृति मिशन के सभी अधिकारियों एवं महर्षि वेदव्यास विद्यापीठ के प्रधान श्री दौलत राम कटारिया जी आदि महानुभावों के अथक प्रयासों से पूज्यश्री की छत्रछाया में आनन्द धाम आश्रम के सुरम्य, रमणीय, पवित्र, एवं प्राकृतिक वातावरण में संस्थापित, पुष्पित एवं पल्लवित महर्षि वेदव्यास विद्यापीठ को आज दिनांक 1 जून 2021 को केंद्रीय संस्कृत विश्वविद्यालय, नई दिल्ली से कक्षा-प्राक् शास्त्री (11-12), शास्त्री (बी. ए. ), आचार्य (एम. ए.) तक की मान्यता प्राप्त हो गई है।

अब अपना गुरुकुल (महर्षि वेदव्यास विद्यापीठ) केन्द्रीय संस्कृत विश्वविद्यालय से संबद्ध हो गया है। सत्र 2021-22 से गुरुकुल के छात्रें के प्रमाण-पत्रें पर महर्षि वेदव्यास विद्यापीठ तथा विश्व जागृति मिशन का नाम अंकित होगा। इस सत्र 2021-22 से विद्यार्थी पूज्य सद्गुरुदेवजी की शरण में एकबार कक्षा 6वीं में प्रवेश प्राप्त करके एक ही स्थान महर्षि वेदव्यास विद्यापीठ, आनन्द धाम आश्रम से सीधे पोस्ट ग्रेजुएशन पर्यन्त शिक्षा ग्रहण कर सकेंगे। हम सभी गुरुभत्तफ़ इस उपलब्धि पर हर्षित हैं प्रमुदित हैं।
आप सभी विश्व जागृति मिशन के सदस्य एवं गुरुभक्तों को बहुत-बहुत बधाई।

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Vishwa Jagriti Mission’s 5-day Gita Jayanti Samaroh concluded successfully

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Gita Jayanti Samaroh

Under the holy guidance of HH Sudhanshuji Maharaj and Dr. Archika Didi, Vishwa Jagriti Mission (VJM) successfully concluded its 5-day virtual program on the Bhagavad Gita. Christened ‘Gita Jayanti Samaroh’, the event ended on 27 Dec 2020.  During the program, our Guru Ji and Didi Ji, along with eminent saints and leaders, shared their thoughts on the great book. All the dignitaries commended the dedication of HH Sudhanshuji Maharaj and Vishwa Jagriti Mission (VJM) for giving shape to such a beautiful and massive event on Gita.
A wide audience listened to saints and leaders via live streaming on various social media channels and Disha TV.

During the event, a special online program on the Bhagavad Gita was presented by the children of VJM’s Gurukul from 25th Dec to 27th Dec. On 23rd Dec, HH Sudhanshuji Maharaj & Dr. Archika Didi inaugurated the event with mantra chants and lighting of lamps.  On the first day of the event, Didi Maa Sadhvi Ritambhara Ji, Swami Shri Awdheshanand Giri Ji Maharaj, and Shri Kalraj Mishra Ji shared their views on the teachings of the scripture. While sharing their views, they said Gita is a crucial scripture that fills hearts with self-confidence. If you have Gita in your hand, you are ready to face any type of external or internal conflict. With Gita, all the dilemmas and dualities end.

On the 2nd day, Shri Krishna Chandra Shastri JI, Samarth Shri Trayambakeshwar Chaitanya Ji Maharaj, Shri Shyam Sundar Parashar Ji, Dr. Ashok Bajpai Ji, and Dr. Archika Didi, mesmerized the devout audience with discourses. While sharing views on the unending relevance of the divine text, they said the text is not just preaching, rather it is a live diary of Lord Krishna. Such deep knowledge of Karm, Yog, Gyan, renunciation, and selfless action cannot be found anywhere else.

Dr. Archika Didi further said Gita is the spiritual medicine for mankind that cures all types of problems. She gave a clarion call that the live song of God must be imbibed and applied in life.
On the 3rd day, Swami Shri Rajendra Das Ji Maharaj, Swami Shri Govind Dev Giri Ji Maharaj, Shri Swami Raghavacharya Ji Maharaj, Shri Morari Bapu Ji, and Dr. Archika Didi, kept the audience spellbound with divine talks.

On this day, they shared their views on the significance of observing Gita Jayanti.

The eminent saints said, Gita Jayanti is a ‘Global Day’ and so this event by VJM is of great importance. They said a single Bhagavad Gita is enough for the welfare of the entire mankind. Gita is the gist of all Upanishads and men having a high intellect can realize its mysticism which is sung by the Yogeshwar Krishna Himself.

HH Sudhanshuji Maharaj further blessed the audience with his views and wished everyone on the pious occasion of Gita Jayanti. On the 4th day, Swami Shri Chidanand Saraswati Ji, Swami Shri Prakhar Ji Maharaj, Swami Shri Devendranand Saraswati Ji Maharaj, Shri Hriday Narayan Dikshit Ji, and Dr. Archika Didi Ji detailed the intricacies of The Bhagavad Gita.

The eminent saints and leaders said, in India, Gita is considered the epitome of the highest knowledge as it is the confluence of all possible schools of philosophy. It is not just a war book rather it also gives the message of global peace. Generally, it is tough for a man to attain the ‘State of Yog’ but Lord Krishna has made it easy by showing the amazing way of Karm Yog through Gita. Further, HH Sudhanshuji Maharaj talked about the subtleties in Gita’s philosophy. On the 5th and final day of Gita Jayanti Samaroh, Dr. Pranav Pandya Ji, Swant Ranjan Ji, Shri Gyan Chand Ji Maharaj, Swami Shri Narendranand Sarswati JI Maharaj, Dr. Dinesh Sharma Ji, and Dr. Archika Didi Ji discussed the ultimate beauty of The Bhagavad Gita. At the end of the event, Maharjshri congratulated all for taking part in Gita Jayanti Samaroh and showered His blessings upon everyone.

Vishwa Jagriti Mission to organize Brahma Yagya on 1st Jan 2021

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Vishwa Jagriti Mission to organize Brahma Yagya on 1st Jan 2021

Yagya is Necessary for the Inner Power

 

With the blessings of HH Sudhanshu ji Maharaj and Dr. Archika Didi, Vishwa Jagriti Mission (VJM) is going to organize a Yagya on New Year’s day. The auspicious ‘Brahma Yagya’ will be held at the premises of Anand Dham Ashram, Delhi on 1st Jan 2021, from 09:00 am to 10:00 am. Devotees may take part in the Yagya via social media live streaming and begin their New Year with positive energy.

A few devotees can visit the premises also for taking part in the grand event. However, they have to follow the covid-19 guidelines issued by the central and Delhi Govt.  After the Yagya- 10:00 am onwards- devotees will get the opportunity to hear discourses by Maharajshri and Didi Ji and relish soulful devotional songs.  Sing with bliss and fill your life with beautiful moments of devotion. The sound of devotional music and the angelic voice of the Guru will nourish the whole universe and in return, you will receive blessings and love from Paramātmā.

Yagya is Necessary for the Inner Power

Yagya helps a man in gaining strength and blessings.  For a happy, prosperous and blessed life strength is needed on two levels- physical & mental. To achieve this strength, your body, mind and soul must work in a well-coordinated way. Yagya is an action that takes you out of all discomforts of life and gives you desirable energy to make that happen.  Yagya also makes you boundless by purifying your life, mind and action that eventually results in the divine blessings of Guru and Paramātmā.

Yagya is a Vital Part of Life

Yagya is an integral part of life. Through Yagya we say thanks to God for his kind blessings. Mantra chanted in the Yagya have soul-soothing powers and they remove all negativity from our body, mind, soul and also the environment. Moreover, Yagya gives us the energy to resolve problems related to health, finance, career & relationships.

Conundrum of Skill development

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Conundrum of Skill development

The human capital is key to the growth of any country. India is standing at the stage where 65% of its population is below the age bracket of 35 years and 50% of its population below 25 years. This demographic window creates a unique opportunity for the economic growth of a nation and individuals in particular. However, this demographic dividend is a dual-edged sword. If utilized in a better way, by creating opportunities for livelihood; it can pay dividends else it could become an obstacle in the growth of a nation.

Skill development is a key strategy to realize this short window of demographic dividend which is available to us. The success of government efforts like Digital India, Skill India, and Smart Cities will majorly depend upon the education and skill level of its people. However, in the current scenario, India has 487 million workers and over a million join the labor force every month. The latest India skill Report indicates that only about 47% coming out of educational institutions are employable. This shows there is a huge mismatch in skill demanded and supplied. Despite there are many initiatives taken by both the public and private sector, many challenges in the skill development landscape still exist. Some of the challenges as follows:

Technology and Skills

The skill development landscape is quite dynamic. With technological evolution like artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, etc.; the nature of skill demanded also evolving with time. Industry 4.0 is moving towards automation and the skills required will be different from what is needed today or earlier. That generates a fear about the employability of the existing workforce, especially in small and medium industries. So designing a skill development ecosystem according to the evolving technological needs of industry is a must. Much emphasis should be given on reskilling and upskilling the existing employed manpower could be one way out to keep the existing workforce relevant.

Social Attitude towards skilling

Social attitude towards blue-collar jobs is another obstacle to skill development. The acceptance of vocational courses vis-a-vis the educational courses is still low. Generally, it has been seen that the acceptability of vocational courses like a welder, plumber, electrician, etc is low among the students and the parents. To break this societal notion, children in school must be sensitized that no work is inferior. Gradually awareness campaigns can be extended to parents and other stakeholders.

Organized sector and apprenticeship

In India, the formally trained workforce stands at 4.63% which is very low if we compare the numbers in Germany where a trained workforce is 75%, and in South Korea, the percentage stands at 96%. Through Apprenticeship, rules are very much relaxed now and greater emphasis has been given to apprenticeship. Since the organized sector is very small, an apprenticeship boost up will take time. GST and other initiatives have started the formalization process but still have a long way to go. At the same time, the rejuvenation of the ITIs will shoot in the arm of the skill development initiative.

Placements of trained people

Since there is no direct link between the training partner (selected by the government) and industry. This led to the creation of a gap in skill demanded by industry and skill supplied. Result in this, training partners complain about not having enough jobs for placements. On the other hand, the industry complains about not having enough people to meet their requirements.

To conclude, India has a huge demographic advantage vis-a-vis many developed countries; where the share of the aged population is very high. At the same time, if we look at China, the demographic structure has also changed a lot of post-one-child policy. This creates an opportunity for us to become a global supplier of a skilled workforce. Towards achieving this objective of nation-building, Anand Dham Trust envisions to work towards empowering the disempowered section of the society. So that they can live with dignity and contribute meaningfully to the growth of the country.