[GHHF] Bala Samskar Kendras in Janagam Telangana – Students learned about Dwadasha Jyotir Lingas, Sant Ravidas and practiced Surya Namaskaras Michael Wood
"India was one of the earliest of the great civilizations and it defined the goals of civilized life very differently from the West. The West raised individualism, materialism, rationality, [and] masculinity as it ideals. India's great tradition insisted on nonviolence, renunciation, the inner life, [and] the female as pillars of civilization.”
Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is extremely happy to inform that we are conducting ten Bala Samskar Kendras in Janagam Mandalam. Over the last two weeks they have organized a number of activities. Each school is teaching different things and at the same time they follow the required syllabus to ensue all the students learn things that are common to all the students.
1. Dwadasha Jyotirlingas
Students learned about the importance of Jyotirlingas, the names of them and where they are located. Jyotirlinga or Jyotirling or Jyotirlingam (Sanskrit Mean) are shrines where Lord Shiva, is worshipped in the form of a Jyotirlingam. These are the twelve ancient pilgrimage centers reference of which is found in the Shiv Purana. They are called jyotirlingas because Lord Shiva is said to have revealed himself to his devotees in the form of Jyoti i.e. light. There are 12 Jyotirlinga list with Sanskrit shloka of 12 Jyotirlinga List. The following Sanskrit sloka describes about the 12 Jyotirlingas Of Lord Shiva and all full of Information.
(1) Somnath Temple
(2) Nageshwara Temple
(3) Bhimashankar Temple
(4) Vaidyanath Temple
(5) Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
(6) Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple
(7) Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
(8) Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
(9) Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
(10) Kedarnath Temple
(11) Rameshwaram Temple
(12) Kashi Vishwanath Temple
2. Sant Ravidas
THIS WEEK, Sant Ravidas Jayanti is CELBRATED BY OUR Bala Samskar Kendras. The birthday of Guru Ravidas, celebrated on Magha Purnima, the full moon day in the month of Magha month. It is the annual focal point for the Ravidas’ religion. People across countries celebrate this special occasion in India. Also, devotees take a holy dip in the river to perform rites. The 2023 date for the Jayanti was February 5 on Magha Purnima.
Ravidas Jayanti marks the birth of Ravidas Ji. Ravidas Ji is well-known for making efforts in eradicating the caste system. He has also contributed to the Bhakti movement and is well-recognized as a good friend and disciple of Kabir Ji. Mirabai was his disciple.
3. Surya namaskar
Students practiced Surya namaskar. Surya Namaskar is getting highly popular with the name of Sun Salutation all over the world. It is prominent because it is called the ‘King of Yoga’ by great yogis. Surya Namaskar is a very systematic technique that combines the twelve asanas in a yoga sequence.
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We appreciate it if you can help in hiring more people who can go to these villages to do Ghar Waapasi. We have employed 26 people so far. More people we hire, more villages can be covered to welcome them back and also create Chaitanya (Awareness) among the students and villagers. Also, we are conducting 150 Bala Kendras in five States. Support one or more Kendras.
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