15TH AUGUST, 2014

ऐ मेरे वतन के लोगों , ज़रा आँख में भर लो पानी , 

जो शहीद हुए है उनकी  ज़रा याद करो क़ुरबानी 

जय हिन्द 

Happy Rakshabandhan, Rakhee Purnima & Naryal Purnima

Greetings from Bharat Sevashram Sangha on this auspicious occasion of Rakshabandhan, Rakhee Purnima and Naryal Purnima.

May the blessings of Guruji Maharaj bring peace, happiness and prosperity in your life.  

We pray to God Almighty for your well being, and success in life.

yours in service of Humanity

Swami Prashantananda

Head, Mumbai & Devbhoomi Branches

Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Vashi

31^st May – World No Tobacco Day – at Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Vashi

Being a Home for Cancer Patients World No Tobacco Day is considered a very important day at for Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Vashi.  The patients who come to stay at the Ashram chiefly belong to the Below Poverty Level strata, and they often consume tobacco in many forms without even knowing its ill effects.

Like every year this year also Bharat Sevashram Sangha arranged awareness program where Ms. Parishi Majamudar and Ms. Kshama Vairagi, counselors from Department of Preventative Oncology of Tata Memorial Hospital created awareness amongst the participants about the ill effects of Tobacco and cancer. The program started from 10:30 am. There was question and answer session with the participants also.

The Ashram promoted and encouraged few sponsored students of the locality by giving them an opportunity to announce and sing inspirational songs in the program. Swamiji Siddhatmananda of the Ashram, along with the participants took a pledge against tobacco and cancer and gave vote of thanks.  Afterwards the patients were given fruits to encourage them to eat healthy and reject unhealthy habits. 

AROGYA SHIBIR AT VASHI ASHRAM


by Prerana Mahila Mandal, Shri Siddhi Mahila Mandal, Ekata Mahila Mandal of Vashigaon

ON 4TH TO 6TH APRIL 2014

Helping Hand is a non-profit organization started in 2002 with the aim of helping cancer patients.  It was started by Mrs. Geeta S. Advani and her husband Dr. Suresh H. Advani, an eminent oncologist in India.  Since 2002, it has grown to have more than 500 voluntary workers including social workers, survivors, friends and families, doctors and volunteers from all walks of life.

On 29^th March 2014, Helping Hand arranged a colourful programme for the cancer patients residing at Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Vashi.

The programme started at 10.30 am and was compared by a veteran volunteer of the Sangha named Mr. Prem Shrivastava.  A welcome speech was given by Mrs. Geeta Advani.   A short speech by Swami Prashantanandaji was followed by Rabindra Sangeet presented by Mrs. Diya Sinha, Mrs. Manjee Munshi, & Mrs. Chandreyi Sarkar.  Few cancer patients recited poetries.  After that Dr. Imran Nisar Shaikh gave an interactive talk on “Chemotherapy – After Care” which was followed by an action song by Mrs. Nilima Davawala. Then there was a puppet show by Mr. Rohan Malude and a magic show by Mr. Rakesh Gaikwad.  Patients enjoyed these shows very much.  Then there were various games and activities for the patients.  There was a talk on Yoga by Mrs. Parashar. All participants were given appreciation awards. All patients were given a sumptuous meal. The overall programme was arranged by Ms. Prajakta Mhaparle. The event was a really delightful break for all and much enjoyed by everyone. 

HOLI 2014

The students of Pranavananda Computer Institute and Tutorial classes created some colourful posters to show their views of this festival of colours:

Children were given a special treat on 5^th March, 2014

Ms. Mitali Sarkar and her sister-in-law Ms. Shikha Dutta performed a puja and other rituals on 5^th March at the Ashram Temple.  The occasion was the 2^nd death anniversary of Mrs. Sarkar (mother of Ms. Mitali Sarkar and mother-in law of Ms. Sikha Dutta).  As the late Mrs. Sarkar was very fond of children and she always used to be very happy by feeding them, Ms. Sarkar and Ms. Dutta decided to feed the children who are staying in or around the Ashram.  So the children who are availing various educational services at the Ashram and children who are themselves cancer patients / accompanied their relative who are cancer patients staying at Ashram were given a treat.  They were fed sumptuously. The children were very happy and so was Ms. Sarkar and Ms. Dutta.