Annadanam – Celebrate by Sharing
Birthdays…Marriage Anniversaries….Momentous day
On every occasion we celebrate while we forget that in India most of the people are not even able to fend themselves. One time meal is so difficult to gain for them while in most of the restaurants, marriages, half eaten plates shine on the tables after every event and so much food gets wasted. God is Food, even the biggest atheist cannot deny that for all the philosophies and concepts do not stand a chance if the hunger of body is not satiated.
Even during the days we want to remember the divine souls who have left us, we can gain the benefit by way of providing food to the needy and deprived souls.
The word Annadanam in Sanskrit literally means offering or sharing (danam) of food (annam). All across the Indian subcontinent Annadanam or prasada viniyogam (offering being distributed) is a part of each and every festival or ceremony. The importance of food is stressed in ancient scriptures including the Vedas, Upanisads, Dharma Sastras, Dhamma Padas and others. Taittiriya Upanishad declares, ‘All life force comes from food.’ (annam vai pranah) and “Let food be produced in plenty” (annam bahu kurveet). Bhagavad Gita, Sri Krishna declares, “From food all beings are evolved” (annad bhavanti bhutani). Manu Dharma Sastra declares, “regard the guest as a deity” (‘atithih devo bhava’) plainly expresses this worldwide tradition among ancient societies that deities may move upon the earth in human guise, and that one should therefore regard them with the utmost courtesy and respect and hospitality–including the offering of food items. Annadanams are conducted with this very principle in mind, for among the hungry crowd there may also be the anonymous genuine devotee, saint or even a deva or deity. Indeed, each and every poor person is regarded in this way, as expressed in the Sanskrit saying daridra Narayana (“God dwells in the poor person”).
Come celebrate every divine moment by sharing meals with those who need them and we shall feed them.
Indian Cheques to be sent in the name of Soul Searchers payable in Delhi. One time Annadanam for 150 needy and hungry people will cost Rs. 3000/-
| Amount | No. of People |
| Rs.5000/- | 250 People |
| Rs.4000/- | 200 People |
| Rs.3000/- | 150 People |
| Rs.1500/- | 75 People |
Please send your cheques along with the contribution form. Annadanam Contribution Form
Gyana Danam – Offering of Knowledge
Bestowing knowledge and wisdom is crucial for every single human being for knowledge leads one from darkness to light, from ignorance to the path of knowledge and from the path of knowledge to the path of wisdom.
It is easy to read and reread from scriptures but blossoming happens when the path of practice is shown and with that the expansion happens from within to gain better meaning of the existence, this is the ultimate purpose of creation. Once the true path is followed a sense of security, self-confidence and strength to cope with life’s problem is bestowed from within.
We all seek to know, realize and experience the everlasting satisfaction and perfection but rarely do we seek out in search for it. Mere reading of books or listening shall not help one to gain the knowledge of realizing the path for it is the path followed by escapist.
It is not unnatural for our own conditions from birth have forced us to look outside for any sort of fulfillment. Attainments thus gained though having a short life due to the conditions look as something which is crucial and essential for the moment and with each fulfillment or attainment of the element we gain the experience that nothing external can completely fulfill the inner quest from within.
Expanding the awareness is a way not difficult to follow or realize for it is just not an intellectual philosophy but an actual experience that allows one to gain courage to move with strength and conviction in every aspect of daily life. This expansion slowly makes one realize that knowledge, love, joy, happiness and peace are actually existing within each of the divine soul and these realisations allows one to finally reach the state of self realisation. It is crucial to gain experiences and realisations for each realisation allows us to know and accept the truth that striving for with conditional mind will never be able to comprehend or realize.
Come and spread the knowledge that allows one to be in a state of calmness and silence, expanding the vision to realize every single dream that you possess, bringing you to know and experience the way of Truth.
We call out to the seekers to spread the direct means of stilling the natural turbulence of thoughts and restlessness of body, mind that has been preventing knowing who we truly are. Know, realize and practice each step; each way and each process for nothing is taken for granted nothing is based on blind faith, we believe in showing the oneness we all eternally enjoy and the desire to be one with the Infinite intelligence is the essence of our self.
Gyana-dana Shivirs are usually conducted for persons interested in receiving our Shivir programmes in their locality and allowing people around their vicinity to gain benefit from the programmes. This shivirs is an excellent way to empower yourself and your friends, family and community. Once you are accepted to the Gyana-dana Shivirs we will provide practical guidance tips for setting up the class and a sample brochure and will ask you to check in from time to time about progress.
For details of the Gyana-Dana Shivirs kindly contact
Bangalore:
231, Fern City, Marathalli,
Outer Ring Road,
Bangalore – 37
Email: info@soulsearchers.co.in
Contact: 9901420268
Delhi:
427, Dhruva Apartments,
Plot No. 4, I.P. Extension, Delhi – 92
Email: info@soulsearcher.org / soulsearcherscenter@gmail.com
Contact: 9818439185, 9818292478
