Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan, Wardha

  Keynote Address Dr.Siby K Joseph Director of Library and Research Centre of Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan Wardha delivered the keynote address of National Seminar on Remembering Mahatma Gandhi in the context of Indian Democracy organized by Political Science section of Mahila Mahavidyalaya Banaras Hindu University on September 30 2024. The theme of keynote address was on Gandhi's Vision of Democracy and Contemporary Challenges.The programme was sponsored by Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy Cell (SRICC),BHU.The Programme began  with  lighting of the lamp and floral tribute by the dignitaries. Prof.Rita Singh Principal of Mahila Mahavidyalaya welcomed dignitaries and delegates from different parts of the country. A Souvenir containing the abstract of different thematic sessions was released on the ocassion. Prof.Satish Kumar, President of Indian Society of Gandhian Studies addressed the Seminar and gave his blessings. Dr.Siby K Joseph of Sevagram As...

  100 Days Satyagraha  for Justice  Satyagrahis lighting the candle after evening prayer at Satyagraha site In protest of illegal occupation of Sarva Seva Sangh' s land and demolition of heritage buildings at Rajghat Varanasi by the Government and Department  of Railways Sarva Seva Sangh started 100 days on September 11 coinciding with the Birthday of Acharya Vinoba Bhave  who was the first individual satyagrahi selected by Mahatma Gandhi.  On September 29,2024 Dr.Siby K.Joseph Director of Library and Research Centre of Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan visited the Satyagraha site in Rajghat as a token of support for the satyagraha.In the evening after the prayer,Shri Prafulla Samantroy of Lohia Academy,Bubaneswar addressed the gathering on the 19th day of Satyagraha. Dr. Siby K Joseph also addressed the Satyagrahis and extended solidarity in their mission.  Dr.Siby K.Joseph addressing the media https://youtu.be/GLOZjh2SGk0?si=qSWF4NsAmiFZEWPF

Aly Harre Ruwa shares his experience and reflections on his visit to  Sevagram Ashram and Library and Research Centre of Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan.  The original text is translated into Malayalam and published in Madhyamam on September 29 2024.  

National Workshop on Mahatma Gandhi and Vasudaiva Kutumbakam One day National Workshop on Mahatma Gandhi and Vasudaiva Kutumbakam ' was organized at B.K. Birla College on September 28,2024. The programme was organized by the Gandhi Study Centre of B.K. Birla College, Kalyan funded by University Grants Commission, New Delhi. The programme was held at the Seminar Hall of the College.  Dr. Mahadev Yadav, Vice Principal of the College welcomed all the guests and dignitaries. Dr. Archana Singh of the College gave a brief introduction of Dr.Siby K.Joseph, Director of Sri Jamnalal Bajaj Memorial Library and Research Centre of Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan Wardha   chief guest speaker of workshop.Dr.Siby Joseph succinctly analyzed the vision of Vasudaiva Kuttumbakam referring to Maha Upanishad Chapter 6.verse 72.He also explained how it has been used by politicians of different hues and colors catering to their interest. Gandhi’s approach was catholic and he consid...

  Address at RSTM Nagpur University Shri Vijay Tambe, Secretary of Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan addressed the participants of a programme organised by the Dept of Gandhin Studies, RSTM Nagpur University on August 27, 2024.He discussed on Gandhi and Artificial intelligence and Gandhian way of life. Prof. Pramod Vadkar , head of the department and other dignitaries  were present on the occasion. It was part of a one-week programme in connection with the 155birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Gandhi through the Lens of an Artist:Drawings of Raju Baviskar Siby K.Joseph  Artist  Raju Baviskar Raju Baviskar is  an artist from Jalgaon who is engaged in depicting the many faces of Gandhi  after a lot of reflection and studying Gandhi. This is not the first time  he is  depicting Gandhi’s life and work.  On canvas,  he made a very emotional picture of Mahatma  Gandhi  after the passing away of Mahadev Desai and Katurba for the exhibition of Gandhi Research Foundation, Jalgaon .  All his drawings during the Corona period indirectly portrayed Gandhian themes.  He was in Sevagram Ashram  during the Anandshala Camp for school children in 2022. With watercolor,  he painted the Pietermaritzburg Railway incident in which Gandhi was thrown out of the train due to colour discrimination. He also depicted the twin side statute installed at the entrance of the station of transformation of Mohandas to Mahatma ...

  Gandhi Darshan Camp for University Students of Maharashtra Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan Wardha organised Gandhi Darshan Camp for University/ College Students of Maharashtra from 21-25 September 2024.  More than fifty students from different parts of Maharashtra participated in the programme. T he objective of this five-day camp was to acquaint the youth with the life, philosophy and actions of Mahatma Gandhi and to make them understand the need for human values ​​like Gandhian lifestyle, truth, non-violence, love etc. in the present context. Prof. Somnath Rode, Mr. Vijay Tambe, Dr. Ulhas Jajjo, Dr. Ravindra Rukhmini Pandarinath , Shri Gautam Bajaj, Prof. Suchitra Takare,  Dr. Vijay Idalbadkar,Adv. Tripthi Zilape, Dr. Siby K. Joseph, others guided the sessions. Prayer, yoga, shramdhan, academic sessions, discussions, screening of films, cultural events and field visit were some of the unique features of the camp. In addition to students, some faculty members also part...

  Release of the book'Ahimsa Ki Kavita'  The edited book 'Ahimsa Ki Kavita' focusing on the 'Bhoodan Movement' started by Acharya Vinoba Bhave (compilation of poems and songs) was re;leased  on September 25, 2024 .The book release function was done on the occasion of Gandhi Darshan Camp of  Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan at Sri Jamnalal Bajaj Memorial Library and Research Center for Gandhian Studies,  This book h was  edited by researcher  scholar Vivek Kumar Shaw and assistant professor Lilu Kumari. In this book, poems of famous and regional writers of the era of Bhoodan movement have been collected from various newspapers and magazines. Apart from this, this book also includes an interview with Gautam Bajaj, who was associated with Vinoba ji in the Bhoodan movement. During the book release function in this camp, Dr Vijay Idalabadkar, Marathi writer Dr. Ravindra R.P., Secretary of Sevagram Ashram, Shri   Vijay Tambe, Director of Sri Jamnalal Bajaj...

 

  Observance of International Day of Peace and announcement of IFPNP On the eve of International Day of Peace Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan  at the  Seminar hall of Library and Research of  Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan  the participants of Gandhi Darshan Camp  and the dignitaries present on the occasion observed a minute of Silence at 12 noon on September 21, 2024. Through this symbolic observance they became a part of global observance of Global Peace Day with a Moment of Peace at Noon in every Time Zone. After the observance, Dr.  Siby K. Joseph informed as the Global Peace Day Theme of 2024 is Cultivating a Culture of Peace it is befitting that Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan and other associating partners   announce the online international fellowship programme on nonviolence and peace and invites the applications from different continents.  IFPNP -III is being organized by Sevagram Ashram Pratishth...

Week of Action: 16-22 September 2024 No Money for...  No Money for Nuclear Weapons: 16-22 September There are 91.4 billion other things money could buy  Nuclear weapons programmes divert public funds from health care, education, disaster relief and other vital services. The nuclear-armed countries spend more than $173,000 per minute on their nuclear bombs, over $90 billion each year. Meanwhile, the companies producing these  weapons of mass destruction  and their investors make billions in profit each year. That is why, from September 16 to 22, 2024 people all around the world are coming together with one clear message:  “No Money for Nuclear Weapons!” What can I do? Nuclear weapons affect all of us, so it’s up to all of us  to push back against the absurd sums of money wasted on nuclear weapons. And this week of action is an opportunity for all of us to speak out. Why do we need a week of action?  Nuclear weapons are the only devices ever created that...

  Who is Vinoba Bhave? M.K.Gandhi In 1940, Vinoba Bhave was selected by Gandhi as the first individual satyagrahi. He was not well known nationally when Gandhi selected him for individual satyagraha. Gandhi had issued a statement on October 5, 1940 introducing Vinoba. The following is the text of Gandhi's  introduction of Vinoba  Bhave. He is an undergraduate having left college after my return to India in 1916. He is a Sanskrit scholar. He joined the Ashram almost at its inception. He was among the first members. In order to better qualify himself he took one year's leave to prosecute further studies in Sanskrit. And practically at the same hour at which he had left the Ashram a year before, he walked into it without notice. I had forgotten that he was due to arrive that day. He has taken part in every menial activity of the Ashram from scavenging to cooking. Though he has a marvelous memory and is a student by nature, he has devoted the largest part of his time to spinn...

  Talk on Artificial Intelligence Shri Vijay Tambe, Secretary,  Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan  delivered a talk on Artificial Intelligence in the Gandhi Darshan Camp by Maharashtra Gandhi Smarak Nidhi and Yuvak Kranti Dal on September 8, 2024 in Gandhi Bhavan, Kothrud, Pune. The text of the talk delivered by him was made available in the blog of Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan for wider dissemination. Dr.  Kumar Saptarshi, President,  Maharashtra  Gandhi Smarak Nidhi and founder Yuvak Kranti Dal, Shri Nirajan  takle Senior Journalist  also addressed the camp on Gandhian themes. Text of the talk  delivered by Shri Vijay Tambe, Secretary , Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan on Artificial Intelligence  in the Gandhi Darshan Camp  by Maharashtra Gandhi Smarak  Nidhi and Yuvak Kranti Dal on September 8, 2024 in Gandhi Bhavan ,  Kothrud, Pune कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता विजय  तांबे   गांधी 150 च्या निमित्ताने ‘ लोकांचा गांधी लोकांपर्यंत पो...