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On modern lines and on right basic principles and to help deserving students by granting them refundable and non-refundable scholarships for doing research work in the various branches of existing scriptures and comparative religion, as also to train them to disseminate spiritual knowledge in the most effective manner
By rendering them such assistance as the Society may deem proper, whether in any individual case or in any particular class of cases;
Or any other medical institutions and hospitals or dispensaries for the treatment of diseases and dispensing medicines and performing surgical operations, etc., to the poor in particular and to the other public in general, on such terms and in such manner as may be deemed expedient by the Board of Trustees
As may be necessary for effecting a quick and effective moral and spiritual regeneration in the world and in Bharatavarsha in particular. General philosophical outlook Yoga of Synthesis for all round development - of heart, intellect and hand - of human beings in order to achieve realisation. In the mind there are three defects, viz., Mala or impurity, Vikshepa or tossing, and Avarana or veil. The impurities of the mind should be removed by the practice of Karma Yoga , by selfless service. The tossing should be removed by worship or Upasana, by Japa and devotion. The veil should be torn down by the practice of Jnana Yoga , i.e., by study of Vedantic literature, enquiry, self-analysis, service to the Guru , and deep meditation. Only then Self-realization is possible. Spiritual disciplines generally advocated Study of Vedantic scriptures and Japa Administrative set-up The President is the head of the organisation. The twin organisations are The Divine Life Society and The Divine Life Society Trust. Provision for joining The Yoga-Vedanta Forest Academy is the training centre and publication centre. Present chief of the movement Swami Chidananda Saraswati ACTIVITIES Religion & spirituality Spiritual counselling, Yoga training, Retreat centre, Libraries, meditation classes etc. Publication of many books and booklets on various topics related to Hinduism and Self-development keeping in view the needs of the modern man. Social field
Education field Around 1000 students from poor classes are given financial assistance from primary level to post-graduation level. Cultural field Relief activities
Province of its influence Headquarters at Sivanandanagar, Tehri-Garhwal, Uttaranchal , India. Has branches in major western countries such as France, Germany, Italy etc. MAJOR PUBLICATIONS Published a lot of books on Hinduism, Yoga, Personality Development etc. Many of them are available online .
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