Bangalore Archives - Ananda Marga

Enriching Bengaluru’s Youth through Yoga and meditation

April 26, 2024

Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha Bengaluru recently organized a Short-Term Yoga Certification Training Program from April 15th to April 24th, 2024. Led by trainer Avadhutika Ananda Aradhana Acarya and guided by Ananda Marga Gurukul, the program aimed to introduce yoga and meditation practices to undergraduate students from Govt. First Grade College Domlur, Shantinagar Bengaluru.

The training sessions included yoga asanas for physical and mental well-being, concentration-enhancing exercises, neuro-exercises, and Kaushiki yogic dance, known for its therapeutic benefits. On the final day, gratitude was expressed by the Principal, professors, and participants. Additionally, a Kaushiki competition and a written exam based on the teachings during the camp were conducted, with certificates being issued to the participants.

Seminar in Bengaluru

February 19, 2024

The 1st phase 1st Diocese Level Seminar took place in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, from February 16th to 18th, 2024. Acarya Priyatoshanand Avadhuta, the central trainer, led socio-spiritual classes and emphasized the adoption of a Yoga lifestyle for personal improvement and readiness to serve humanity. Dada eloquently presented the special motto of Ananda Marga: “Self-Realization and Service to All,” likening it to the two wheels of a bicycle propelling progress forward.

The seminar covered a range of topics, including Mantra Caetanya, Shivopadesha, and Economic Dynamics. Additionally, a symposium talk was organized on “Sadvipras Leadership Based on Neo-Humanism,” addressing pertinent issues in today’s capitalist-dominated world and proposing solutions rooted in Ananda Marga’s philosophy of PROUT and Neo-Humanism.

A vibrant Shobha Yatra, featuring the uplifting Kiirtana “Baba Nam Kevalam” and local slogans in Kannada, engaged the community. Furthermore, a RAWA cultural program showcased the talents of Margiis children and students from the Ananda Marga School in Kithandur, Kolar.

Overall, the event was a resounding success, providing valuable opportunities to further Baba’s mission.

Renaissance Universal Talk – Concentrated Thinking

June 28, 2022

It was memorable for RU Club Bangalore Chapter day for getting an opportunity to present a topic of Renaissance universal about “Introduction to Concentrated thinking” at St. Aloysius Degree College, Cox Town, Bangalore. Undergraduates, students of Arts, Commerce, and social work, Teaching staff, and Respected Principal Dr. Sr. Sagaya Mary B attended the session.

As keynote speaker Acarya Gatimayananda Avadhuta, RU Secretary Berlin Sector presented the thoughts of our preceptor Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar on the given topic. The concentrated thinking was to limelight the ideas in an elaborate way to explain about the mind.

The mind has two functions, Thinking and Memorizing. Mind is a collection of ectoplasmic stuff. What has been done in the past say 10 years ago remains stored in the mind, this is memory. A person who has a desire to hit someone or desire to steal, but never actually does it due to one’s self-control. A person who has such complete control over the mind can externalize internal ideas more vigorously than a normal person.

By practicing regularly this “Abhidhyan”, one can develop the mind to transcend from imperfection to perfection with concentrated thinking. And the practitioner who performs regularly can overcome all the defects in the psychic realm and control the defects of glands, nerves, nerve fibers, and other physical deficiencies. Lastly, students had a session of contemplation with all the participants presents