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Published: Tuesday, 23 Sep, 2008
Devastating Flood Affects Orissa, More than 500,000 Displaced

In September 2008, incessant rains caused the swelling water of the mighty Mahanadi River and its tributaries to overflow its banks. Vast areas of Orissa were engulfed, claiming at least 29 lives and affecting about four million people in 18 of the state's 30 districts. Of these, more than 500,000 people have been displaced from their villages. The Prajnana Mission is or ...


Published: Saturday, 19 Jul, 2008
Balashram Ladakh Trek Begins

Preliminary activities for the Balashram Ladakh Trek got underway today, with participants departing from London on a flight to Delhi, India. Some trekkers had gone to India earlier to participate in the Guru Purnima program presided over by Paramahamsa Prajnananananda at Hariharananda Gurukulam in Balighai.Tomorrow they all will meet in Delhi and prepare for their depa ...


Published: Friday, 18 Jul, 2008
A Guru Purnima Blessing

The Unveiling of a New Web Site

Loving and Divine Soul,

On this most auspicious day, we offer our newly remodeled Kriya Yoga Web site to God and gurus. Many of Baba’s divine disciples have requested various changes to the site over the past few years, and through Baba’s divine hand, a new Web site is delivered to us all on this day of Guru Purnima. Please visit the site at http: ...


Published: Friday, 18 Jul, 2008
Guru Purnima Message

Loving and Divine Soul,

May God and gurus bless you all on the special day of Guru Purnima. I am sending my love and prayers to all of you from Gurudev’s temple at Hariharananda Gurukulam, Balighai, India.

Guru Purnima is a special day in the life of a seeker. It falls on the full moon day, usually in the month of July. This day commemorates ...


Published: Thursday, 17 Jul, 2008
Outpouring of Love in Response to English Trainer Need

On June 5, 2008, an e-mail request went to friends of Hand in Hand across the globe to determine if anyone might be available to assist the Balashram staff with increasing their level of spoken English. The response has been even greater than anticipated, with many people offering to help in so many wonderful ways. The people of Prajnana Mission are filled with gratitude fo ...


Published: Thursday, 5 Jun, 2008
An Opportunity to Serve Children in Need

English Trainer for the Hariharananda Balashram Residential School

Dear Friends of Hand in Hand,

 

As of April 2008, there are now three primary classes at the Hariharananda Balashram Residential School, located in a rural area of Orissa, India. Since Hariharananda Balashram is an English medium school, with all classes being taught in English, the demands for the students to be proficient in English are growing. To ...