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आनन्दधाम में वृद्धावस्था सार्थक बनायें, गुरुकृपा का सौभाग्य पायें | Vishwa Jagriti Mission

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Make old age meaningful by Guru's grace

बुजुर्गों का सम्मान करें

हमारा देश बुजुर्गों का सम्मान करने वाला देश है, राम, श्रवणकुमार का देश है, जहां अपने पिता की आज्ञा से राज्याभिषेक को छोड़कर जंगल की ओर चल देने की परम्परा है। वह भी इस भाव से कि पिता का आदेश है, तो निश्चित ही इसमें हमारा कोई न कोई हित अवश्य छिपा होगा। दूसरे शब्दों में कह सकते हैं कि अपने बुजुर्गों व बड़ों के लिए यौवन का सुख, संसाध्न, पहचान, समाज, समृद्धि आदि सब कुछ छोड़कर निकल पड़ने में धर्महित, देशहित, लोकहित वाली हमारी संस्कृति है।

बुजुर्गों का अशीर्वाद महत्वपूर्ण है

इस प्रकार बुजुर्गों का अशीर्वाद महत्वपूर्ण पूजी मानी जाती है, बुजुर्गों के संकल्पों के अनुरूप जीवन जीते हुए मिली पहचान, सम्मान को जीवन का सौभाग्य मानकर स्वीकार करना यहां की थाती रही है। इस प्रकार जहां एक ओर प्राचीनकाल से माता-पिता, बुजुर्गों के सम्मान-मान वाली हमारी राम-कृष्ण की प्रेरणाओं वाली संस्कृति रही है। सम्पूर्ण विश्व में संयुक्त परिवार की रीढ़ माने जाने, परिवार के वरिष्ठ-बुजुर्ग को जीवन पूर्ण हो जाने के बाद भी उनका सम्मान बनाये रखने वाली भारतीय परम्परा आज तक नमन की जाती है। इस प्रकार समाज के हर असहाय, कमजोर, निर्बल को सहारा देना हमारी परम्परा है, इससे उसे खुशी मिलती है और सहारा देने वाले को बदले में पुण्य प्राप्त होता है, इसलिए कहते हैं कि जिस समाज में बुजुर्गों का सम्मान न हो, उस समाज का विकास रुक जाता है।

वृद्धा अवस्था मानव जीवन का वह पड़ाव है, जहां व्यक्ति अपने वाह्य पुरुषार्थ को आंतरिक आत्मपुरुषार्थ की ओर मोड़ने का अभ्यास करता है। वानप्रस्थ आश्रम के प्रारम्भ होते ही वह शान्तिपूर्ण जीवन बिताने के साथ साथ आत्म उत्थान-आत्म परिष्कार के प्रयोग अपनाता है।

जीवन निर्माण के छोटे-छोटे नियम सहायक साबित होते हैं

ईश्वरपूजन, गुरुदर्शन, गुरुकृपा, मंत्रा जप, यज्ञ, सत्संग आदि जीवन निर्माण के छोटे-छोटे नियम सहायक साबित होते हैं और वृद्धाअवस्था वरदान बनता है। यदि कहीं सदगुरुओं के आश्रमों स्थित वृद्धाश्रमों में यह वानप्रस्थ अवस्था व्यतीत करने का सौभाग्य मिल सके तो जीवन
ध्न्य और मानव जीवन सार्थक हो उठता है। ̧सदगुणों से भरे बुजुर्गों का सम्मान साक्षात परमात्मा का सम्मान माना जाता है, जो बुजुर्गों का आदर करते हैं, उसकी झोली परमात्मा स्वतः भर देता है। बुजुर्गों के साथ अन्य परिवारीजनों के रिश्ते सहज होते हैं और समर्पण-त्याग, विश्वास, प्रेम, मधुरता-जीवंतता भरा वातावरण परिवार में विकसित करते हैं, घर-परिवार सुख-शंाति से भरता है। इसीलिए हमारे ऋषिओं ने माता-पिता तथा परिवार के हर बुजुर्ग का सम्मान परमात्मा के सम्मान के समान महत्व दिया है।

जीवन आनन्दमय बनाने का सौभाग्य पाये

बुजुर्गों के प्रति इतने उफचे आदर्श वाले देश में जब अपने ही बच्चों द्वारा उनका असम्मान होता देखने को मिलता है, तो किसी भी संवेदनशील संत हृदयी का मन व्यथा से व्याकुल हो उठना स्वाभाविक है। पूज्य सद्गुरु जी महाराज चाहतें हैं कि देश एवं विश्वभर में पुनः
बुजुर्गों के सम्मान की परम्परा वापस आये, इसके लिए अपने विश्व जागृति मिशन के द्वारा वे जहां श्रद्धापर्व जैसे अभियान चला रहे हैं, वहीं आनन्दधम आश्रम परिसर में वृद्धाश्रम की स्थापना करके हर बुजुर्ग के जीवन की सांझ को सम्मानजनक एवं संतुष्ट बनाने के लिए प्रयासरत हैं।

अभी फ्सीनियर सिटीजन लिविंग होम ̧ वरदान की स्थापना करके बुजुर्गों को आश्रम में स्थान देकर उन्हें आध्यात्मिक जीवन की ओर उन्मुख करने का अभिनव नव प्रयास प्रारम्भ किया है। जिसमें शामिल हर बुजुर्ग की जीवन पुरुषार्थ एवं गुरु अनुशासन व्यवहारों से आत्मा पर जमी नकारात्मक परत ध्ुले। द्वेष-घृणा, स्वार्थमय इच्छाओं, अहंकार भाव आदि भीतर से मिटाकर जीवन को पवित्रा, संवेदनशील, सरलता, ज्ञान, संतोष, शांतिवान बनाकर अपने आत्मतत्व को परमात्म तत्व से जोड़ सकें। गुरुकृपा व परिसर के दिव्य आश्रममय वातावरण के बीच अपने निज स्वभाव को परमात्मा के निकट ला सकें। आप भी सात्विक जीवन व्यतीत करते हुए अपने जीवन की सांझ को सार्थक और आनन्दमय बनाने का सौभाग्य पायें।

इच्छाशक्ति आत्म शक्ति को मजबूत करें

शारीरिक शक्ति कम होने के साथ उसकी इच्छाशक्ति आत्म शक्ति को मजबूत करने में लगे, यह उसका लक्ष्य होता है। इस प्रकार हर बुजुर्ग की सकारात्मक जीवन दृष्टि एवं उसकी संतानों का उसके प्रति सम्मान भाव परिवार के बीच दुर्लभ स्वर्गीय वातावरण का निर्माण करते हैं। क्योंकि परिवार के वृद्धाजन का अपना अनुभव, योग्यता जब उनके सन्तानों को भेंट रूप मिलती है, तो परिवार सुख-शांति-समृद्धि का केंद्र बनता है। वृद्धजनों की योजनाओं और अनुभवों का समाज एवं सम्पूर्ण विश्व लाभ उठाने का प्रयास आज भी करता ही रहता है, जो एक प्रकार का बुजुर्गों का सम्मान ही है।

शास्त्रों में मानव जीवन को ब्रह्चर्य, गृहस्थ, वानप्रस्थ और सन्यास इन चार आश्रमों अर्थात भागों में बांटने के पीछे बुजुर्गों को सम्मानित जीवन जीने का अवसर देना है, क्योंकि इनमें से दो भाग वानप्रस्थ और सन्यास केवल- केवल बुजुर्गों के लिए ही समर्पित है। जीवन का यह विभाजन आयु की वैज्ञानिकता पर आधरित है। पूज्य सद्गुरु श्रीसुधंशु जी महाराज कहते हैं कि फ्मानव जीवन अनमोल है, इसको बुद्धि पूर्वक नियोजित कीजिये, ब्रह्मचर्य एवं गृहस्थ जीवन शास्त्रोक्त नियमों के अनुसार चलाईये तथा वर्ष की आयु पार करते जैसे ही आयु के साथ वन शब्द प्रयोग होने लगे, तुरंत सावधन हो जाईये और अपने मन को अटैचमेंट-डिटैचमेंट के प्रयोगों के अभ्यास से जोड़कर चलना प्रारम्भ कर दीजिये, इस प्रकार क्रमशः धीरे धीरे मोह छूटेगा और खुद वानप्रस्थ की गहराई में उतरने लगेंगे।’’ इसके साथ आत्म परिष्कार एवं आत्म विकास के इस मार्ग में योगाभ्यास, प्राणायाम, सन्तुलित आहार, सद्विचारों-सद्व्यवहार का सन्तुलन, ईश्वरपूजन, गुरुदर्शन, गुरुकृपा, मंत्रा जप, यज्ञ, सत्संग आदि जीवन निर्माण के छोटे-छोटे नियम सहायक साबित होते हैं और वृद्धावस्था वरदान बनता है। यदि कहीं सदगुरुओं के आश्रमों स्थित वृद्धाश्रमों में यह वानप्रस्थ अवस्था व्यतीत करने का सौभाग्य मिल सके तो जीवन धन्य और मानव जीवन सार्थक हो उठता है। ̧


 

 

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

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!

They Need You! | Vishwa Jagriti Mission | Let’s Give Back to Society

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They need you, lets give back to society

They Need You!

For a county that successfully managed to reduce poverty to some extent from 2011 to 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 came as a big shock. The pandemic hit India in 2020 when the country’s economy was working hard to gain some strength. The pandemic broke it so much that its impact is still visible in the form of job losses and a rise in poverty.

Pew Research Center, using World Bank data, has estimated that the number of poor in India has more than doubled in just a year due to the pandemic-induced recession. The study shows that the number of poor individuals — with earning less than $2 (Rs. 150) or less in a day — in India increased from 6 crores to 13.4 crores.

Due to this rise, India is back in a situation to be called a ‘country of mass poverty’.

This setback poses big challenges for our country in terms of malnutrition, mass unemployment and extreme poverty.

Now the question is, are we doing something to help these individuals. Are we thinking about these people or we are just involved in fulfilling our own needs?

Let’s Give Back to Society

You can help them by taking a pledge to give back to the society through your small efforts. Great philanthropists all over the world have spoken a great deal about giving back to society. They have also addressed the benefits of giving selflessly. It’s not very difficult to do that if you have intent.

Here’s how you can do it.

1. Support Them- society

You can help an Organization make a difference and provide aid to the needy in order to lead a dignified life.

There are many organizations in India that run regular food camps and shelters for those who cannot afford two square meals daily or basic health facilities. You can donate to these organizations and support various causes. Even the smallest of donations can make a big difference in the lives of many. These organizations run highly cost-efficient social programs, which are able to use the value of every rupee towards helping the poor.

Your small donation can make a huge difference, enabling the needy feel a sense of hope, fulfilment, and persistence.

2. Your Time is Also Money

Further, one of the best ways of giving back to society is donating your time at a non-governmental organization, school for the underprivileged, children shelter homes, old-age homes, etc. Your time is precious and gifting it without any expectation can make a world of difference in the lives of many needy individuals and organizations in these tough times.

3. Support Children in Need

Help children in need by volunteering with orphanages whose aim is to help improve the lives of poor children who have no one of their own. You can also arrange food and stationery for such children.

According to the reports, there are over 2 crore orphans in India; more than the total population of Sri Lanka. And it’s difficult at this time to come up with a realistic count of how many children are orphaned due to the COVID-19.

Our country is already making an effort to help these children yet struggling to help all of them. Let’s do our part by supporting orphanages who are taking care of such kids.

4. Show them Some Love

Volunteering at your local old-age home is also one of the noblest ways to give back to society. Your small gifts, during the festive season or just a visit can help prevent the feeling of isolation and depression among them. The seniors appreciate every gesture of compassion and love extended towards them.

5. Do not forget to motivate your family & friends

Your enthusiasm for helping the poor can definitely pass on to your children. You can take your children on regular trips to various organizations, to make them realize the impact of small donations. It will inspire them to take part in social work and help those in need. Let them understand that donating a small chunk of your earning is a major mood-booster that is hugely empowering the less privileged.

Thus, while you go on with your life fulfilling your responsibilities towards family, do not forget the society in which you live. It’s everybody’s duty to help those who are at the receiving end and for them do whatever you can.

Remember, they need you to survive, just be available for them.

 

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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.

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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!

 

 

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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?

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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’

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Let’s Open Our Hearts!

Let’s Open Our Hearts!

Nature has provided the earth with enough food that can effortlessly feed the global population. Yet, hunger exists in our society. It should be our primary responsibility to make sure that anyone who is in need of food should not go to bed with an empty stomach.  Further, feeding someone is a noble pursuit. There are many aspects to it making food donation more than a simple charity.Donate as Low as Rs 500 monthly for Dharmada

By doing so you act like a change agent. Lending a helping hand for the purpose does not just benefit the needy; it benefits you also by enhancing your virtues. So, let’s open our hearts and contribute to food donation drives.Donate as Low as Rs 500 monthly for Dharmada

Caring and Sharing food with the needy benefits you as well.

You get filled with positivity and peace

Any kind of donation always has a feel-good vibe around it. It infuses a unique kind of peace and positivity in the donor. Associating yourself with any food donation activity is a nice way of giving back to society and showing gratitude.  After all, you are offering the service of the noblest kind – healthy and clean food to the hungry, free of cost. Naturally, you get filled with positivity and peace.Donate as Low as Rs 500 monthly for Dharmada

You Feel Responsible Towards Society

Organizing a food donation drive is a great way of bringing together like-minded people, friends, families, and associates. You feel socially responsible by helping the needy and fulfilling their nutrition needs. Your endeavor also inspires other people to give and serve those who in need.  Donate as Low as Rs 500 monthly for Dharmada

You Support Free Education

Food donation by you also ensures that the fed can focus on the next important step in life – education. Many social service organizations are running schools and Gurukuls where children receive education free of cost. Assist these organizations by offering a nutritious meal for these children. By doing so you are supporting these organizations and also helping those children who want to study despite problems.Donate as Low as Rs 500 monthly for Dharmada

Small Help Leads to Big Changes

When you donate money or resources for a social cause like food camps or food donation drives, you become a part of a massive pool of good-hearted people who are doing the same for the hungry. 

Your small contribution is further utilized in the execution of other programs meant for changing the lives of vulnerable people in society. 

So, your small contribution means a lot to many and helps to leave a big impact.Donate as Low as Rs 500 monthly for Dharmada

When to Donate 

Arrange food donation drives in memory of your parents, grandparents and loved ones. It will make any occasion memorable. You can also donate food on festivals and auspicious days like Ekadashi and Purnima.

And if you want, go for Gupt Daan (Secret Help) on special days like anniversaries, birthdays, or any occasion of your wish. So, share your joy with the needy children and people who are hungry for any cause that is close to your heart.

Let’s feed the hungry now!Donate as Low as Rs 500 monthly for Dharmada