Bal Vikas Rally in Panjim

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Bal Vikas Rally in Panjim

22nd January 2006

On 22nd of January, 2006 , the day began with a beautiful Bal Vikas rally in

Panjim in the morning. The sincere presentation made by the students was soul

stirring and inspiring. The rally commenced with the breaking the coconut by

the All India President of the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Mr V.

Srinivasan. More than 500 Bal vikas students, teachers & sevaks joined in the

colorful procession on that day. The entire area of Panjim was surcharged with

divine vibrations. The rally began around 8.45 am and culminated around 10 am

at the Azad Maidan.

Further proceedings for the conference began at the Mangueshi Temple, Goa. The

blessings of Bhagwan were invoked to provide an appropriate spiritual start to

the event. This was done through Veda chanting and Bhajans.

The Theme of that day was the Implementation of the Message of Bhagwan through:

Sri Sathya Sai Bal Vikas Adoption of Schools Study circle Sai Awareness Programme for Youth.

The following were the highlights of talks given on the above by eminent

speakers and office bearers of SSSO.

Sri Sathya Sai Bal Vikas

Speaker: Smt. Shanta Ramachandran, State Co-ordinator, Education.

Smt. Shanta Ramachandran spoke on the need and techniques of making Bal Vikas a

Way of Life. She stressed on the need to strengthen the Bal Vikas movement in

keeping with the vision of making every home a Bal Vikas class, every mother a

Bal Vikas Guru. For this she suggested adopting a holistic approach to Bal

Vikas by intensifying the Guru’s personal Sadhana, inculcating transformation

in the child and constant interaction with the parents. She also highlighted

the importance of reviewing the achievements made in the past forty years since

the inception of the Bal Vikas movement. Stressing on the importance of Bal

Vikas as the very foundation of the Educare Programme she emphasized on not

isolating Bal vikas as only a Mahila Vibhag activity.

Smt. Ramachandran further went on to suggest that the Youth Wing be merged with

the Group 3 Bal Vikas and that they meet regularly at District, Zonal and State

Levels to exchange ideas, make and review plans for Seva. She announced that the

year 2006 will be designated as the Bal Vikas Year

Adoption of Schools

Speaker: Smt. Manorama Sathe, Zonal Co-ordinator

Mrs Manorama Sathe spoke about the EHV course and the adoption of schools. She

stressed that each District had to adopt at least one school for EHV by the end

of the year. She also outlined some problems of teachers changing jobs, schools

not being very supportive and highlighted the need to have an inspection team to

research the activities and requirements of the school as also the need to

explain the Educare programme to the school authorities. She also highlighted

the need for training of SSSO faculty and proposed an 18 hour training course

for them.

Study circle

Speaker: Shri Murali Jaju, Zonal Co-ordinator

In his highly inspiring talk Shri Jaju spoke about the paramount importance of

Study Circles in furthering Spiritual Development. He described that

interaction during study Circles can help solve the numerous obstacles we face

in adopting a Divine Lifestyle and following the teachings of Bhagwan. He also

clarified on the correct way of conducting study circles stressing that study

circles must be interactive and active follow-up must be done on the decisions

taken and discussions made in the group.

Sai Awareness Programme for Youth.

Speakers: Venkatesha and Sangram.

An informative presentation was made on all the activities undertaken by youth

all across Maharashtra. These included the various water projects in villages

across the state, medical camps and other unique activities like forming of a

milk co-operative in Phulgan Village, solar lights, anti-gutka campaigns in

Chafewadi village, adoption of schools, Bal Vikas classes for street children,

counseling and career guidance and many other projects.

The above was followed by a documentary on the Life and Message of Bhagwan Baba

entitled: Love in Action. The film spoke not only about the great works of

Swami in India but also the spectacular activities undertaken by devotees all

across the world, in keeping with His message of Love and Service.

The Concluding session for the day saw Mr. Ramesh Sawant, State President SSSO –

reiterating the need to make Spiritual Development as the Ultimate goal of every

devotee and the need to regard the Organisation only as a means to achieving the

end. He also highlighted the great place of Dharmakshetra in the Divine Mission

and spoke of making Dharmakshetra a center for Spiritual Training enabling

devotees to adopt The Divine Lifestyle.

The proceedings were rounded off by Shri. V. Srinivasan, All India President

SSSO who stressed on the importance of Quality of work rather than merely

achieving Quantity. He also stressed on encouraging youth to strengthen the

future of the organization and appealed to all active members to attend Bal

Vikas classes as observers to further their individual Sadhana to achieve The

Divine Lifestyle.

The Conference came to a close with Aarti to Bhagwan.

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