Report of Activities 1984 -1986

1984

Sivananda Math was founded as a social and charitable society with the blessings of Paramahamsa Satyananda. This institution is dedicated to the ideals of Swami Sivananda Saraswati, to convey the precepts of seva, karuna, prem and sneha for the upliftment of the weaker and underprivileged sections of the society.

1985

A humble beginning was made by awarding scholarships and course books for higher studies to 65 bright and needy students from Munger district.

Financial assistance was also given to Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Munger, for installing a hand pump to provide a drinking water facility for young students.

In order to assist the projects of Sivananda Math, Swami Atmananda Saraswati, the first sannyasin disciple of Paramahamsa Satyananda and also the Acharya of the Yoga Ashram in Singapore, along with her associates and well-wishers made a sankalpa to collect and send new and second hand clothes for distribution. Eight bales of clothing came from Singapore by ship and was distributed to the needy villagers of the Munger district.

1986

Scholarships were awarded to 36 new students along with the continuation of 65 scholarships from the previous year, covering tuition fees, college entrance fees, examination fees, and other requirements. Students were also provided with second hand college text books which were donated by students who had completed their studies.

Financial assistance was provided to Sri Kapil Dev Sharma of Munger district to construct his house.

Emergency aid, consisting of six tons of rice, dals and other foodstuff, along with clothing and blankets for men, children and women was supplied for about 800 persons from Laxmipur Diara village which was ravaged by fire. A further supply of clothing was received from Singapore which was distributed to 2879 labourers and needy people in Munger district.

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