While talking about the model of the new generation, some people can make despairing observations. In their view, the situations of present times are such that they cannot change the lifestyle of anyone. This is the mentality of avoidance, of making the pretexts. When people do not wish to do anything and do not wish to change themselves, they blame their times. If man’s resolve is firm and he makes the arduous efforts, he can carry on with these tasks at any age.
People sometimes choose to ignore and avoid the changes; for those who are indolent and give up, no age can be good.
Those who blame their times and succumb to the prevailing situations can never build anything new. Let us march anew with firm conviction that an effort at the right moment in the right direction would surely bring results. Concerted efforts are needed both at the individual and collective levels to bring about any change.
Views taken from: “The Vision of New Society”- by Acharya Tulsi
Samaniji’s India Trip - Samanijis went to India for a few days in February. During their stay in India, they attended the annual religious function "Maryada Mahotsav" which took place at Gangashahar, Rajasthan. There were more than 600 Sadhus, Sadhvis, Samans, Samanijis, along with more than 75,000 people who attended this important function.
Upcoming Events:
March 22 Holi Milan - JVBNA, New Jersey is hosting its Holi Milan at Six Mile Run Church, 3037 State Route 27, Franklin Park, NJ 08823. 2 PM to 6 PM. Come and celebrate the colors with us. Join us for the cultural program followed by dinner. Please RSVP by March 15.
April 27 - JVBNA is going to have a health meditation workshop: 10:30 AM -12:30 PM at the JVBNA center.
June 13, 14, 15 - We are having a family meditation camp at Arsha Vidya - 651 Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA 18353. The dates are Friday, June 13 at 6 PM to Sunday, June 15 at 1 PM.
June 15: Annual Gyanshala day at Arsha Vidya - 651 Route 115 Saylorsburg, PA 12 PM - 3 PM.
Ongoing Regular Sessions
- Gyanshala for Children - Oct to June - 2 Sundays per month 3:30 PM - 6 PM - Franklin Temple - 2013-14 session ends June 15; 2014-15 session begins Oct 5
- Gyansabha (Adult Swadhyay Sessions) - Sundays parallel to Gyanshala (4 PM - 6 PM) at Franklin Temple; Thursdays (7 PM - 8 PM), & Saturdays along with Prayer & Meditation (10 AM - 12 Noon) at JVBNA center
- Yoga & Preksha Meditation - Wednesday Evenings - JVBNA center
(We have started this monthly newsletter on the occasion of Achrya Tulsi’s Centennial Birthday Celebration. Acharya Tulsi was the man of Mission and Motives. Dr. Radhakrishnan former President of India (1888-1975) his book "Living with Purpose" included him in 15 great persons. Read more about Acharya Tulsi in upcoming issues.)