“Light for Life” : Thridandi Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swami – Leading by Example
Spirituality is not all about praying and expecting, it has got a lot to do with sharing and helping. Come Diwali, glowing light in the lives of the needy takes prominence. The festival of lights, is in fact, a light harbinger to the lives of many. The concept of sharing and helping takes the prime spot while celebrating Diwali. Religion World looks at how the great spiritual institutions in the country have taken up the cause of sharing and helping to light-up the lives of millions across the country.
The concept of sharing and helping is omnipresent in all our scriptures and treatises. Sharing wealth and knowledge is a main aspect in Indian spirituality. By sharing, man grows to a larger personality. Similarly helping the needy has always been the prime motif of all the spiritual beliefs.
Keeping in tune with the philosophy of sharing and helping, most of the religious institutions have established dedicated centres to meet the needs of people in need. From sharing knowledge by building academic institutions; sharing wealth to the under-privileged. From helping in the poor to cope with life challenges to helping the needy patients with the help of hospitals; all these are taken care by these institutions. In fact they are setting a path for glorious future for one and all.
Thridandi Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swami – Leading by Example
Following the footsteps of their Adi Guru Sri Ramanuja, Thridandi Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swami is carrying forward the tradition of sharing and helping, thereby bringing light into the lives of numerous people.
Sharing knowledge through building academic institutions of excellence at different places and also for the differently-abled (Divyanga) children and students, is one of the major activities that have changed and shaped the lives of many.
Children of Nethra Vidyalaya , School and College for Blind Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swami’s love and care is crossing miles and miles to bring laughter in the lives of blind children. They have extended hands to support the visually challenged children. Currently, they are in the process of procuring upgraded and more compatible laptops that can work well with the software (braille, jaws) needed by them.
Thridandi Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swami has established Blind School; Blind Junior College; Blind Degree College; JIMS Homeo College; Tribal Schools; Vedic Schools; and Prajna.
Vedic scriptures and scholars are the best source of this ultimate knowledge and secrets behind all scientific unknowns. Their organisation is working towards digitizing the Vedic literature using latest technology for storing and enabling search throughout the literature.
Prisoners Reformation
It is a known fact that even after being released from jail, many prisoners revert to their criminal habits, and place a huge burden on society. However, this does not have to be the case. With patient counseling and teachings of ethical behavior, a sure change can be brought about in the nature of these convicts. Slowly, a systematic routine develops, which finally leads to learning how to tolerate and adjust to then various difficulties of life. Consequently their violent nature gives place to calm and peaceful nature, and when they are re-introduced into society, they become a positive force.
The mark of a true personality is his infinite compassion for every living being. Nobody escapes their vision. The great social reformer HH Pedda Jeeyar Swamiji’s reach was such that he blessed even the prisoners of central prisons like Rajahmundry and Madurai. He conducted peace workshops and mentoring programs in the prison, lighting a lamp of great joy in their lives.
Continuing the legacy, Vikasa Tarangini has been doing a yeoman service in jails by educating the prisoners about behavior, positive attitudes, and service to reform them. Many prisoners have been released early or have their sentence reduced due to good behavior, and are currently leading a positive life.
Personality Development
To be aware of the problems in society, and to recognize when action is required is one of the identifying features of a truly developed character. It has been observed that approximately 50% of problems and mishaps can be avoided if people are aware of them, and take active steps to prevent their progression.
Vikasa Tarangini is playing a major role in creating awareness and realization among members of today’s society in 5 major areas. These include environmental awareness, organ donation awareness, cancer awareness, and awareness about the challenges that the visually challenged people face. Vikasa Tarangini conducts several walk-a-thons, workshops, cycle-thons, free medical camps, media, etc. to increase awareness.
Helping the needy is yet another important trait of Thridandi Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swami and their institution. The primary need is to provide free and proper healthcare for people. Towards this end they have established JIMS Hospital, Women’s Cancer Camps, and General Health Camps.
Hunger Needs
Drinking Water: Vikasa Tarangini is striving hard to help people in regard to provide clean drinking water to villagers. 11 Mineral plants are set up in villages which are catering to the needs of 40+ villages providing them with clean drinking water. Drinking water stalls are setup in summer using earthen pots in busy area supplying clean cool drinking water to help commuters to stay away from dehydration. Even in the foreign land in Tanzania, Africa, 3 water retention systems were installed.
In Dhavanagiri, a remote place, drinking stall was inaugurated few years ago in summer near bus stand. Fresh, cool buttermilk was served free to everyone as a service. It was the first ever and unique stall which captured the attention of everyone. Even today, that stall is run by Vikasa Tarangini as a service.
Vikasa Taranigini has been actively providing free food to people belonging to low socio economic status as well as to pilgrims. It is conducted as a regular program in many areas across the world. Added to that, in case of calamities, our volunteers provide food and cooking materials to the victims of disaster.
Perpetual free food distribution in all centers is being done on regular basis. On an average, food is distributed in 30+ Vikasa Taranigini and other centers across the world. Everyone who comes here enjoys a delicious and sumptuous meal. Regardless of whether it is a regular day or a holiday season, visitors are guaranteed to enjoy delicious sathvik food
Thridandi Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swami has always encouraged in promoting environment protection as well as initiated activities to protect cows through Gosala. They have conducted special drives called Go Green, distributed saplings to encourage plantations as well as help in carbon reduction.
Thridandi Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swami has also established old age homes and orphanages as well as distributed free clothes to poor.
Service has been the prime motif of Thridandi Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swami and their institution and continues to share and help people in need only to light-up their lives forever.
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