About BSS
Bharat Sevashram Sangha (BSS) is a Hindu philanthropic and charitable non-governmental organization with a firm and enduring commitment to improving the lives of the underprivileged. This guiding principle of concern for the weak and deprived citizens has been the force empowering BSS members and devotees to dedicate their lives to serving humanity. BSS was originally established in India in 1917 by Acharya Srimat Swami PranavanandajiMaharaj.
BSS has hundreds of branches (ashrams) in India and other countries including the United Kingdom, United States, Guyana, Canada, Fiji and Bangladesh. It has initiated several missions to African countries, Malaysia, and Indonesia; and monks from the Sangha have accompanied United Nations delegations to Syria and Lebanon.
Please check out https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bharat_Sevashram_Sangha or http://www.bharatsevashramsangha.net for more information.
Core Philosophy (Sangha Bani)
1. What is the Goal of LIfe?
- Self Realisation
- Universal Emancipation
2. What is Religion?
- Self-Sacrifice (self abnegation)
- Self-Discipline
- Adherence to Truth & Confidence
3. What is real death?
- Forgetfulness of the ‘Self’
4. What is Real Life?
- Self Realization
- Self-Remembrance & Self-Consciousness
5. What are Real Virtues?
- Heroism
- Virility
- Manliness
- Aspiration for Emancipation
6. What are Real Sins?
- Weakness
- Fear (Defeatism)
- Cowardice
- Meanness & Selfishness
7. What are Real Sources?
- Patience
- Fortitude
- Endurance
8. What are Real Assets?
- Self-Confidence
- Self Reliance& Self Respect
9. What are real enemies?
- Indolence
- Slumber
- Procrastination
- Inertia
- Lustful senses & Passions
10. What are Real Friends?
- Energy
- Enthusiasm & Perseverance
BSS Stands For
- Service of humanity, irrespective of caste, creed, or national origin
- Moral and spiritual regeneration
- Spread of moral, spiritual and physical education
- Study of Hinduism, Hindu culture and heritage
- Teaching of yoga and health science subjects
- Education through moral and spiritual publications
Activities and Events
- Network for Kids
- Medical advice
- Wedding ceremonies
- Upanayan ceremonies
- Community Events and Pujas
- Spiritual Classes
- Youth Classes and Youth Camps
- Indian Language Classes
- Indian Music and Dance Classes