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Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha Hosts Grand RAWA Event in Gurugram

August 30, 2024

GURUGRAM, August 19, 2024 – The Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha organized a grand RAWA (Renaissance Artists and Writers Association) program to celebrate Shravani Purnima. The event took place from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Excelsior Auditorium, Golf Course Road, DLF Phase 1, Sector 43, Gurugram.

This special program brought together community members to honor the spiritual and cultural heritage of Ananda Marga. Attendees enjoyed a memorable evening filled with performances, discussions, and activities that showcased the organization’s teachings and values.

The event was a lively celebration featuring soulful songs, energetic dances, and inspiring drama. Some of the highlights included:

“Malik O Mere” – A heartfelt prabhat samgiita by Rohit from Faridabad, setting a devotional tone for the evening.
Group Song: “Fauj Tumhari Bigul Bajao” and “Duniya Waalo Takte Raho” – This powerful group prabhat samgiit inspired a sense of unity and purpose among the audience.
“Tumi Amar Priya” – A beautiful prabjat samgitta performed by Swati, enchanting everyone with its melody.
DSL Delhi Dada Jyotishman Bhramcharii – A captivating performance by Dada Jyotishman Bhramcharii from Delhi.
“Tumi Bhulona More” – A touching rendition of Prabhat Samgiita by Acharya Navatitanand dada.
Group Dance: “Ambara Majhe Dambaru Baj” – A mesmerizing group dance that brought joy and energy to the auditorium.
“Tum Ho Mere Krishna Jagatpati” – A graceful solo dance by Margi sister Tanushree, expressing deep devotion.
Drama on the Life of Acharya Kalikananda Avadhut – A moving drama depicting the inspiring life of Acharya Kalikananda Avadhut.
“Tumi Rupe Bhavan” – A stunning dance performance by Ayushi Didi, which left the audience in awe.

The Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha warmly invited everyone to attend, encouraging families and friends to join in the celebration. The evening ended with a profound sense of unity and devotion among all participants.

By Baba’s grace, this event was a resounding success. It was a true reflection of the artistic and spiritual vibrancy of the Ananda Marga community, bringing members together in a collective expression of devotion, culture, and unity.

“Baba Nam Kevalam“

Ananda Marga 2nd Phase 1st Diocese Seminar

July 29, 2024

Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha Successfully Organized 2nd Phase 1st Diocese Seminar Across Delhi Sector

“Seminar seminar, more seminar, more and more seminar, still more seminar………village level seminar”
– Baba

Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha (AMPS) recently held its 2nd Phase 1st Diocese seminar across 35 locations in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, within the Delhi Sector. The seminar, which is a cornerstone event for the organization, featured a variety of socio-spiritual classes, Yoga Sadhana Shivir, ideological and organizational training, yogic practices, and guidance on a sentient living style.

The seminar provided a unique opportunity for participants to come together, fostering collective spirit, structural solidarity, and organizational expansion. Attendees found the event immensely beneficial for their spiritual elevation, as it offered an effective platform for ideological and organizational reach on a mass level.

Key highlights of the seminar included classes on the Ananda Marga way of living, symposiums, sadhana, kiirtan, and Prabhat Samgiita. In the realm of social philosophy, the seminar delved into the principles of unity within human society, discussing the foundational elements that foster such unity. Economic discussions centered on the vital role of agricultural production in a nation’s development. The seminar highlighted methods to enrich agricultural science through environmental practices, aiming to enhance the economic well-being of farmers and agriculture-based laborers. Participants also explored new agricultural systems and the concept of an agrarian revolution.

For every Ananda Margii, attending the seminar is a mandatory part of the sixteen points (C.S.D.K.), which are fundamental duties within the organization. Therefore, the seminar was organized collectively and implemented with the utmost sincerity.

The seminar topics included:

The Omni-Reflective Cognitive Consciousness
How to unite Human Society
Agrarian Revolution

Based on the themes of spirituality, social unity, and economic philosophy, the seminar served as a comprehensive platform for education and community building, leaving a profound impact on all participants.

The successful organization of this seminar across multiple locations reaffirms AMPS’s commitment to fostering spiritual, social, and economic development through collective efforts and dedicated practice.

Glimpses of Seminar From Across Delhi Sector

2nd Phase 1st Diocese Seminar 2024

2nd Phase 1st Diocese Seminar 2024
Hinterland Diocese		Place	Date	Trade	Trainer
S.No.	KOLKATA Circle
1	Hoogly,Vardhman and Dumka Dio	Deoghar	12, 13, 14 July	E	Ac. Parmánanda Avt.
2	Tata,Bankura,Muri and Midanapur Dio	Dhanbad	19, 20, 21 July	E	Ac. Priyatoshánanda Avt.
	BBSR Circle
3	Sambalpur, Ganjam,
	Bhubeneshwar and Baripada Dio	Sambhalpur	5, 6, 7 July	E	Ac. Parmánanda Avt.
	SHILONG Circle
4	Lamding,Gohati and Kohima dio.	Kalyanpur	28, 29, 30 June	E	Ac. Yuktátmánanda Avt.
	PATNA Circle
5	Bhagalpur Dio.	W. Godda	28, 29, 30 June	E	Ac. Punyeshánanda Avt.
6	Saharsa Dio.	Begusarai	28, 29, 30 June	E	Ac. Nabhátiitánanda Avt.
7	Betia, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur dio	Betia	12, 13, 14 July	E	Ac. Punyeshánanda Avt.
8	Patna and Ara dio.	Ara	5, 6, 7 July	E	Ac. Yuktátmánanda Avt.
9	Ranchi and Gaya dio.	Ranchi	5, 6, 7 July	E	Ac. Nabhátiitánanda Avt.
	BHOPAL Circle
10	Raipur and Bilaspur dio.	Balaghat	28, 29, 30 June	D	Ac. Gambhiránanda Avt.
11	Jabalpur,Sagar and Rewa dio.	Jabalpur	5, 6, 7 July	E	Ac. Devaprakáshánanda Avt.
12	Bhopal, Rajgarh,Betul,Indore,Ujjain Dio	Bhopal	28, 29, 30 June	E	Ac. Puspendránanda Avt.
13	Gwalior and Shivpuri dio.	Shivpuri	12, 13, 14 July	E	Ac. Priyatoshánanda Avt.
	KANPUR Circle
14	Prayagraj and Varanasi dio.	Ghazipur	12, 13, 14 July	E	Ac. Lokanáthánanda Avt.
15	Gorakhpur, Ayodhya and Lucknow Dio	Gorakhpur	19, 20, 21 July	E	Ac. Punyeshánanda Avt.
16	Kanpur,Agra,and Jhansi dio.	Kanpur	5, 6, 7 July	E	Ac. Raganugánnda Avt.
17	Meerut,Bareilly,Nainital,U.Kashi Dio	Pithoragarh	28, 29, 30 June	E	Ac. Rágánugánanda Avt.
	CHANDIGARH Circle
18	Delhi,Rohatak and Hissar Dio	Delhi	19, 20, 21 July	E	Ac. Vishvasvarupánanda Avt.
19	Amritsar,Firozpur,Chd.,Kurukshetra Dio	Ludhiyana	12, 13, 14 July	E	Ac. Gambhiránanda Avt.
	SHIMLA Circle
20	Bilaspur,Kullu and Shimala dio.	Shimla	28, 29, 30 June	E	Ac. Mantracaitanyánanda Avt.
	SRINAGAR Circle
21	Jammu,Shrinagar and Kathua dio.	Doda	5, 6, 7 July	E	Ac. Siddhavidyánanda Avt.
	JAIPUR Circle
22	Jaipur,Kota and Bikaner dio.	Jaipur	5, 6, 7 July	E	Ac. Kalyánamitránanda Avt.
23	Ajmer,Jodhpur and Udaipur dio.	Sumerpur	12, 13, 14 July	E	Ac. Kalyánamitránanda Avt.
	AHMEDABAD Circle
24	Rajkot,Mahisana Bhavnagar
	Surat, Barodara, and Ahmedabad dio.	Ahmedabad	19, 20, 21 July	E	Ac. Kalyánamitránanda Avt.
	MUMBAI Circle
25	Nagpur, Amarawati & Akola Dio	Talegaon	28, 29, 30 June	E	Ac. Satyavratánanda Avt.
26	Solapur,Kolhapur,Mub.,Pune,Nasik	Mumbai	12, 13, 14 July	E	Ac. Satyáshrayánnda Avt.
	HYDERABAD Circle
27	Hydrabad,Anantpur, Karimnagar,
	Vaizag and Nallore dio.	Hyderabad	5, 6, 7 July	E	Ac. Satyáshrayánnda Avt.
	BANGALORE Circle
28	Goa,Gulbarga,Dharwar,Simoga
	Bangalore,Mysore and Kollar dio.	Kollar	28, 29, 30 June	E	Ac. Susmitánanda Avt.
	CHENNAI Circle
29	Chennai , Chingalpet ,Salem
	Coimbatore, and Madurai dio	Selam	12, 13, 14 July	E	Ac. Susmitánanda Avt.
	TVM. Circle
30	Trivendram, Ernakulam and Calicut	Ernakulam	5, 6, 7 July	E	Ac. Susmitánanda Avt.
	KATHMANDU Circle
31	Kathmandu Dio	Kathmandu	28, 29, 30 June	E	Ac. Dharmaviiránanda Avt.
	DHAKA Circle
32	Dhaka dio	Dhaka	12, 13, 14 July	E	Ac. Sampurnánanda Avt.
33	Raj Shahi and Rangpur dio.	Rangpur	5, 6, 7 July	E	Ac. Sampurnánanda Avt.
34	Khulna dio.	Narail	28, 29, 30 June	E	Ac. Sampurnánanda Avt.
35	Syllet and Chitagong dio.	Chittagong	19, 20, 21 July	E	Ac. Sampurnánanda Avt.
				Acarya Dhiirajánanda Avadhuta
				Acarya Dhiirajánanda Avadhuta
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DMS in BabaNagar Jamalpur

Ananda Purnima Dharma MahaSammelan: A Blissful Spiritual Gathering at Anandanagar

June 16, 2024

On the sacred occasion of Ananda Purnima 2024, Dharma MahaSammelan took place at the City of Bliss, Anandanagar. This three-day spiritual gathering proved to be a profound and blissful experience for all attendees. Amid the serene and natural surroundings of Anandnagar, devotees explored the expressions of devotion captured in motion pictures at the DMS Pandal, connecting deeply with the spiritual heritage of this sacred place. On the auspicious occasion of Anand Purnima, all the devotees, brothers and sisters of Baba are welcome to the Dharma Mahasammelan on 7, 8 and 9 June 2024 at Ananda Marga’s World Spiritual Center Ananda Nagar.

“Baba Nam Kevalam is Kiirtana of Harii, those who sings it wholeheartedly, they are more intelligent,” said A’ca’rya Vishwadevananda Avadhuta

Purodha Pramukh Dada mentioned that the continuous Akhand Kiirtan has been going on in Ananda Nagar for the past 700 days. Therefore, whoever comes here should engage in Kiirtan enthusiastically. Kiirtan affects trees, plants, animals, birds, the animate and the inanimate alike, and all derive joy from it. Whoever listens to it will have their mind purified.

Blissful Glimpes from Anandnagar DMS

Prize Distribution and Recognition for the Great Work

During the Ananda Purnima Dharma MahaSammelan at Anandanagar on June 7-9, 2024, Purodha Pramukh Dadaji distributed and honored recipients with awards in various categories:

Best Ananda Marga Works by WTs, LFTs, Bhukti Pradhans, volunteers, and others.
Prizes for Tandava and Kaoshikii competitions organized by Seva Dharma Mission.
Best HPMG (Harii Parimandal Gosthii) for their ongoing participation in the Endless Akhanda Kiirtan in Anandanagar.

Revered Purodha Pramukh Acarya Vishwadevananda Avadhut Dadaji bestowed blessings upon the newly revolutionary married couples who wed according to the Ananda Marga Caryacarya system.

Sarees and Dhoti Distribution in AMURT Bhavan, Anandanagar

Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (AMURT) distributed sarees and dhotis to needy villagers around Anandanagar during the Ananda Purnima DMS in the City of Bliss. AMURT volunteers were honored with AMURT Global Certificates by Revered Purodha Pramukh Acarya Vishwadevananda Avt. for their dedicated humanitarian service.

Empowering Railway Staff: Yoga Philosophy & Practice Session with Acharya Guniindra’nanda Avadhu’ta

April 30, 2024

Ac. Guniindra’nanda Avadhu’ta enlightened trainee railway staff of the electrical department at the All India Central Training Centre-TR-D, S.E. Railway, Chakradharpur (CKP) on the philosophical and practical aspects of yoga, emphasizing its importance in human life.

बांग्लादेश में आनंद मार्ग प्रचारक संघ द्वारा धर्म महासम्मेलन अयोजित

April 27, 2024

बांग्लादेश धर्म महासम्मेलन में आनंद मार्ग ने कहा आध्यात्मिक अनुशीलन एवं कुसंस्कारों के विरूद्ध संग्राम से ही शांति संभव है

कोलकाता रीजन के रीजनल सेक्रेटरी आचार्य नवरूणानंद अवधूत के प्रयास से रांची आनंद मार्ग जागृति रातू रोड से बांग्लादेश श्रद्धेय पुरोधा प्रमुख दादा का प्रतिनिधित्व करने रांची से बांग्लादेश धर्म महासम्मेलन को संबोधित करने गए सीनियर पुरोधा आचार्य विमलानंद अवधूत बांग्लादेश की राजधानी ढाका में हिस्टोरिकल रामना काली मंदिर, ढाका यूनिवर्सिटी के पास में आयोजित किया गया। आनंद मार्ग प्रचारक संघ की ओर से तीन दिवसीय धर्म महासम्मेलन 28, 29 एवं 30 मार्च 2024 को आयोजन किया गया।किसी कारणवश श्रद्धेय पुरोधा प्रमुख आचार्य विश्वदेवानंद अवधूत बांग्लादेश नहीं जा सके। उनके प्रतिनिधित्व के लिए वरिष्ठ पुरोधा आचार्य विमलानंद अवधूत को धर्म महासम्मेलन को संबोधित करने के लिए संस्था की ओर से भेजा गया। बांग्लादेश में साधकों की संख्या काफी थी लोग काफ़ी उत्साहित थे। साधक साधिकाओं ने ब्रह्म मुहूर्त में गुरु सकाश, पाञ्चजन्य एवं योगासन का अभ्यास अनुभवी आचार्य के निर्देशन में किया।

संध्याकाल में सामूहिक धर्म चक्र व गुरु वंदना के उपरांत “रावा “की ओर से प्रभात संगीत पर आधारित नृत्य प्रस्तुत किया गया। विदित हो कि प्रभात संगीत संगीत का एक नया घराना है जिसे आनंद मार्ग के संस्थापक श्री प्रभात रंजन सरकार उर्फ श्री श्री आनंदमूर्ति जी ने दिया है । वरिष्ठ पुरोधा आचार्य विमलानंद अवधूत जी ने प्रवचन में कहा कि “आध्यात्मिक अनुशीलन एवं कुसंस्कारों के विरूद्ध संग्राम से ही शांति संभव है”

उपस्थित साधक- साधिकाओं को संबोधित करते हुए आचार्य विमलानंद अवधूत ने कहा कि व्यक्तिगत एवं सामूहिक जीवन में शान्ति ही आदर्श मानव समाज की पहचान है। आध्यात्मिक अनुशीलन एवं कुसंस्कारों के विरूद्ध संग्राम से ही शान्ति संभव है।
आदर्श मानव समाज की तीन विशेषताओं पर प्रकाश डालते हुए उन्होंने कहा कि प्रथमतः मनुष्य की जरूरतों एवं मन की बात को समझकर, समाज के विधि- निषेधों को बनाना आवश्यक है।
मनुष्य का दैहिक, मानसिक और आध्यात्मिक विकास हो सके उसका ध्यान रखना द्वितीय विशेषता है। सत्य को ग्रहण कर दिखावे वाले मान्यताओं, भावजड़ता, अंधविश्वास को नहीं मानना, यह आदर्श समाज व्यवस्था की तृतीय विशेषता है।
सामाजिक एकता की प्रतिष्ठा, सामाजिक सुरक्षा और शान्ति (मन की साम्यावस्था) आदर्श समाज व्यवस्था के मौलिक बिंदु हैं। सामाजिक एकता के लिए साधारण आदर्श, जातिभेद हीन समाज, सामूहिक सामाजिक उत्सव एवं चरम दण्ड प्रथा का ना होना आवश्यक पहलू है।
सुविचार(Justice) एवं श्रृंखला बोध या अनुशासन से ही सामाजिक सुरक्षा संभव है। आध्यात्मिक अनुशीलन एवं कुसंस्कारों के विरूद्ध संग्राम से ही शान्ति पाया जा सकता है। नीति ( यम – नियम) है मानव जीवन का मूल आधार, धर्मसाधना माध्यम और दिव्य जीवन लक्ष्य है। आचार्य ने कहा कि उपरोक्त सभी तत्त्व आनन्द मार्ग समाज व्यवस्था में मौजूद है।

मीडिया कवरेज और न्यूज़क्लिप

“Festival of Bliss” Successfully Held by Ananda Marga NewYork Sector

April 27, 2024

“Festival of Bliss” (International Music and Cultural Festival) successfully held by Ananda Marga (Yoga and Meditation Center NY)

Ananda Marga (Yoga & Meditation Center) is an international organization working in more than 150 countries around the world in the fields of service, health, and education. Ananda Marga recently bought 101 acres of land in Stafford Springs, CT. This new project includes a plan for a wellness & meditation center as well as service in education and a microvita research center for alternative medicine. A comprehensive development endeavor for the future generation and it will also be a source of inspiration and spiritual growth for thousands of people from Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Boston, On April 21st Ananda Marga New York organized an International Music & Cultural Festival 2024 in New York for the public to raise awareness and understanding about this novel project and raise funds for the development. All funds raised will support constructing and maintaining Ananda Kalpataru Wellness and Meditation Center, a peaceful retreat center located in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, on 101 acres of forest.

The venue of this cultural night program (Festival of Bliss) was the community center auditorium at 143-09 Holly Ave, Flushing. Experience the magic of the Festival of Bliss, a one-of-a-kind annual celebration of art, culture, spirituality, and community!

The center will offer a holistic approach to wellness, including:

A meditation center for spiritual development with daily yoga and meditation classes, ancient chanting, and relaxation sessions.
A wellness center for detox, relaxation, and rejuvenation with healthy and nutritious food
An agricultural project and apiary with a taste of our delicious honey.
Walks and hikes in the pristine forest with fresh air and natural sounds, discovering the habitat of various plants and animals, connecting with nature, and promoting environmental awareness.

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Gurukul Summer Camp in Calicut, Kerala

April 15, 2024

Unleashing Potential: As’tanga Yoga Centre’s Gurukulam Special Summer Camp Transforms Lives in Calicut, Kerala

The As’tanga Yoga Centre in Calicut, Kerala, organized a Gurukulam Special Summer Camp for youngsters in the area, ages 8 to 15. The program, which ran from April 8 to April 13, 2024, attracted about 15 children. Yoga, arts and crafts, music, mind games, Kalari (ancient martial arts), and narrative sessions with moral and inspirational themes were among the activities offered during the camp. Throughout the program, the pupils were served wholesome meals. Together with guest trainers from Ananda Marga Pracaraka Samgha, such as Aca’rya Rasasiddhananda Avadhuta and Aca’rya Krsnasundarananda Avadhuta, the camp welcomed local trainers. Certificates and keepsakes were given to participants at the closing ceremony. Secretary Rashmi Ananda and her group successfully planned the event.

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.