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Sevadarshan is an association of likeminded people from Indian expatriate society in Kuwait who strongly believe and stand for ’Manava Seva, Madhava Seva’ offering selfless service. Though got registered under the Indian Embassy Kuwait in 2005, Sevadarshan was active since 1993. We have always been a helping hand for the needy people, be it food, or shelter.

On the occasion of completing 10 years of selfless service to mankind, we would like to thank from our heart, all the people who stood with us in all our endeavors. Sevadarshan is a group of people who keeps the love for our nation and our fellow beings. We keep the feel of oneness above anyone’s social, financial or professional status; we keep the feel of oneness of being an ‘Indian’ rather than being a native of any Indian state.

With this strong will, let us step forward with the pledge that whatever happens, we will be the energy source for future Sevadarshan activities in favour of mankind.

Seva Darshan President's Message

Vande Mataram

Ajaykumar t.k.

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HISTORY OF SEVA DARSHAN KUWAITBack in 80’s a couple of like-minded individuals from India who were working in various jobs across

Kuwait got together to form an association of Indian expatriates who shared the same goal of promoting seva, culture and pass on our Nations great heritage to our next generationwho were growing up in Kuwait. Various like-minded groups formed across the country that represented a cross section of society from various states of India. In late 80’s, the members from the state of Kerala also became active in the cultural and social activities carried on by various organization in Kuwait. The Indian Arts Circle served as a common point for the Indian community to meet and celebrate festivals and other functions.

The Invasion of Kuwait brought a stop to all activities in Kuwait and this was later restarted after the Liberation and when many of the expatriates returned back to Kuwait. Lots of newly recruited people arrived in Kuwait to take advantage of the growing vacancies and job opportunities. They brought back lots of memories and energy from their stay in India in the interim period. As time passed by, life was back to normal in Kuwait. Friends and known people who had joined hands in various charity efforts back in India got together and met regularly at various parts of Kuwait. They organized various programmes, and also brought many celebrities to Kuwait. They contributed to severalsevaactivities back in India and in Kuwait.

Later in the year 2005, it was thought essential to have themselves registered as an organization under the office of the Indian Embassy of Kuwait to have the sanction of the government’s representative office in Kuwait. After long thought process, a working constitution was drafted. After receiving the necessary approvals SEVA DARSHAN KUWAIT was officially registered as an organization with the Indian Embassy of Kuwait. A logo was adopted by the members and the first executive of the association was elected with Shri. Suresh Kadambari as the president. The association formed units in Abbasiya, Farwaniya, Salmiya and Fahaheel. Members from all over Kuwait attended regular get together and meeting.

In 2006, one of the biggest gatherings of association members was held by Seva Darshan in Wafra with over 700 participants. Few months later another gathering witnessed the presence of more than 200 Tamil members. Various programmes like SanksarKendras for children, festival celebrations were started at all units. More and more members came into contact with the organization. Various well-wishers also stood by the organization at various times supporting all its activities.

Doing seva and initiating a need for doing Seva has always been the underlining principle of Seva Darshan Kuwait and our members have effectively been able to carry the message across to the society by its deeds and by setting befitting examples. Every year the executive body of the organization grew in size according to representation and many karyakarthas came forward to lead the organization ahead. With more able leaders came new ideas and an urge to expand the organization so that all sections of the society could take advantage of the noble thoughts to which all members of the organization were bound by faith.

In 2008, Seva Darshan conducted ‘Bharathotsav 2008’. The mega event was aimed at supporting one of the most ambitious projects the organization had ever supported. With ‘Bharathotsav’ we could back the construction of a building for the Krishnajyothi Kendra in Palaghat, a home for the visually blind. Over 3000 people attended the event and we were able to achieve our target.It gave the members the much needed energy to expand further into the society and get spread its message.

Along with its children wing, Bala Darshan Kuwait and AdhiatmicSamithis, the units in all four areas

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have grown stronger over the years. Seva Darshan launched VicharBharati in 2010, as its professional platform. The organization inaugurated by Shr. SubramaniamSwamy has conducted many programmes since its inception which includes, professional workshops, career development programmes etc. It has also serves as an intellectual platform where many ideas and debated. The organization also brings out a monthly e-magazine, Sopanam that encourages the members to enhance their creativity by writing stores, poems and informative articles. The magazine has over 5000 readers across the world.

In 2010, we conducted the ‘Bharath Darshan’ which was held to support the building of a school in Marayoor, Kerala. The effort was received with overwhelming response by the public.

In the year 2011, Seva Darshan launched ‘SamskrithaBharati Kuwait’, to propagate the divine language of Sanskrit in Kuwait. A large number of people attended the Sanskrit speaking camps organized every year in Kuwait. In the same year, we also launched ‘Yuva Darshan’ to engage the senior children studying in Kuwait.

In the year 2013, we conducted the ‘BharathVikas’ in support of the Vikas Trust, which supported the establishment of a student studying center in Trichirapally, Tamil Nadu. The same year was also celebrated as the 150thbirth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda all across Kuwait.

In 2014, various events like ‘Yuva For India’ and ‘Shakti’ were held drawing great support from the public in general. Later in the year launched ‘Science International Forum’ to propagate the value of science and Indian contribution to science.

The MathruSamithi, comprising of the ladies of Seva Darshan also play an important role in all activities of the organization. Regular meeting of the samithi members happen in all areas where discussions and programmes to enhance the well-being of the family are discussed.

The organization has been growingwith more and more support from the society since its inception where the membership has grown with people from states like Andhra, Karnataka, and even Manipur. The underlying principle on which the organization has been built still stands strong and the motto, “Manava Seva Madhav Seva”, echoes in the hearts of its members in their day to day activities.

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SEVA VIBHAGSeva Darshan Kuwait was formed on the basic principle of being a catalyst among the Indian community

in Kuwait and to encourage the society for doing selfless SEVA. Seva is not charity. It is something to be done selflessly, without expecting any remuneration other than peace of mind. Seva is providing our time and resources to the needy brothers and sisters of our society. With this motto Seva Vibhag was formed under the umbrella of Seva Darshan.

Seva Vibhag does a lot of humanitarian work and provides assistance to those who approach various units of Seva Darshan. The support is extended to such people, both in Kuwait and India, one case to case basis, with the help of contribution made by the members. Such assistance includes air tickets provided for people who cannot afford and are stranded in Kuwait, medical assistance back in India through Seva

International etc. In case of special requests, the Seva Vibhag along with Mathru Samithi provides assistance for marriage of girls from poor families. Birthday celebrations of children are done at Bala Darshan in its traditional way, where the kid is encouraged to contribute for any Bala/Balika Sadans of their choice, in Kerala.

In Kuwait, our members working in various institutions provide assistance by way of informing job opportunities, medical assistance and so on. One of our unique features is the Vishu Seva Dinam conducted during Vishu, where all members and well-wishers of Seva Darshan Kuwait contribute towards to the various Bala/Balika Sadans in the form of “Vishukaineettam”.

Seva Vibhag coordinates the mega projects undertaken by Seva Darshan. During 10 years of our relentless services to Nation, we successfully accomplished 3 mega seva projects. These are Krishnajyoti Swashraya Kendram, Palaghat for visually challenged (1998), Tribal School and Hostel, Marayoor (2011), Vikas Education Project, Tiruchirappalli Tamilnad for the underprivileged students (2013). For regular updates you can contact us at sevadarshan@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.

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VISWAKARMA INSTITUTE OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING, CHALAKUDY ( VIVT )

SEVA DARSHAN is a socio-cultural organization that works with the aim of organizing the Indian expatriate community in Kuwait with the motto of Service to Mankind is Service to God. We organize various programs and functions to ensure that our message reaches all sections of the society. We undertake many seva projects in Kuwait and India. In the last six years we have undertaken three major seva projects in Palghat, Marayoor and Tiruchirapalli.

In 2014 we have decided to start a skill development center in Chalakkudi, Trichur of Kerala State. This Viswakarma Institute of Technology is affiliated to “Jagad Guru Educational, Cultural and Charitable Trust”, Chalakkudy. The trust is already running two schools. This institute will be dedicated to uplift the economically underprivileged students.

The land for the institute has been acquired and the trust is currently in the process of getting the required government licenses and approvals. At the same time we have also applied for the recognition for certification courses to the technical department of the central government. Currently we have also started to build the required workshops for the institute. This project will immensely benefit the boys and girls from Bala / Balika Sadanams to aquite technical skills and to choose a proper career when they are required to stand on their own feet and live in the world. It will also enable such children who don’t train well in their regular academic studies to acquire these skills. This initiative will establish a center that will render "Vocational Training Provider” (VTP) courses, Modular Employable Skills (MES) under Skill Development Initiative Scheme (SDIS) of DGE&T (Govt. of Indian). Successful persons will be awarded certificates issued by NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training). Other courses in the pipeline are Automotive Repair, Fabrication, Information and Communication Technology, Industrial Electrical, Civil Construction, Electrical Engineering, Banking and Accounting

The project will be upgraded to the level of ITI within a period of 2 to 5 years as per the plan and schedule. Part-time courses will be available for the selected sectors, which will benefit not only students who have just passed out from school but also those who are well experienced in the field but not possessing adequate approved certificates to climb the ladder in industries. As per requirement we have 50 cents of land available and a building of 300 sq meters. A new complex of another 300 sq meter will also be constructed. VIVT is located in the premises of Vivekananda Bala Sadanam, 200 meters south of Chalakudy Taluk Hospital; It is 1,3KM from Chalakudy South Junction on the east side of the NH47 Chalakudy bridge.

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Sthri ShakthiRam Vaidya

In India, the family is the most important institution that has survived through the ages. We have a society that emphasizes family integrity, family loyalty and family unity. In creating the human race “male and female”, God gives man and woman an equal personality, endowing them the inalienable rights and responsibilities proper to the human person. Presently it seems we are facing a real social paralysis when it comes to the security of Women in the world. Wherever we go we read the news about the atrocities against our sisters. Why do these monsters tear off the fabric of society? Bharat is also not an exception to it. It is quite a strange fact to digest. In Bharat where Women has a special place in social arena such gruesome incidents are making us speechless, at a time motionless. On the other hand, women have become symbol of material gain. She was portrayed as fashion and gossip loving personality. But we should see that Woman plays a vital part of social system.

The Womanhood is a river flows continuously for the benefit of creature and she not only produces us all but sustains and nourishes for better life. We find the same womanhood in Sun which gives the light to entire world, in rain, in wind and in every phenomenon of the world. We should salute this womanhood whose ultimate manifestation is in the Mother Form. She is responsible for being instrumental of sustaining the balance of Humanity and unites entire creation close to her.

For us Hindus, any woman is on a higher pedestal. Various ideologies through the prisms of their ‘ism’s view women differently. In the so called ‘modern’ western thinking, she is atomised as an individual and therefore is expected to assert her own rights. In the west she was considered inferior to man, therefore she tries to prove that she is equal to man. In trying to prove that, she unfortunately imitates man and thus by her very imitation of man, she unconsciously grants superiority to man. Communism on the other hand views everything in the light of class struggle. It also views women as being oppressed by men and therefore urges women to break the shackles of culture, family and religion and become free. We see the result of these various instigations to women in the West. Though she appears to be enjoying social and economic freedom, the end result is increase in broken homes, insecure social systems and result is juvenile delinquency, with the result the women have become more insecure and so exploited more. For example, in America 32% of the children are born to unwed mothers, only 52% of the children live with their original parents, the divorce rate has doubled from 1960 to 1996.

Thus the role of Woman needs to be reviewed today. We believe that woman shouldn’t imitate man. Her character is not to imitate others. Imitation is the result of inferiority complex rooted in the psyche of both men and women. Feminism may be both cause and result of the above psyche. Women should recognise their own strength and explore the strength for the benefit of the society. So in short, Women should build the strength as Sthri-Shakti, than the Sthri Mukti.

We believe that the society is live and divine. Each factor of the society should work for the benefit of society. Like student should study for the benefit of the society, not for him/her self only. All men should work hard for the sake of society. Similarly role of women is explore her inner potential for the welfare of the society. The major role of Women is the role to bring a able person into existence. This process may start even before the birth. So we have some Sanskaras before the birth of the child. In this process, woman’s role is un-replaceable. Today world is facing the crisis of character. Though responsibility of men can’t be questioned, world recognises women role as vital and unique. We had a great example of

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Jijamata and Shivaji in this regard.

Normally in many organisations, men are seen as front runners. Their outgoing attitude and present social norms are responsible for it. However role of Women is the backbone of an organisation. We experience it frequently that being low profile they provide all background support to the movement. Without this support, men are helpless in their performance. So, many a times Face of the organisation may be a Man, but the backbone of the organisation is a Woman.

We are fed up with the stories of quarrels between two women under one roof. We can’t understand the mean people who demand dowry at the wedding. We are really saddened by the reaction of the society when girl is born in the family. We are worshipper of Kanyakumari and Grihalakshmi. How can this country forget that we do Kanya Poojan. Women should rise for the protection of girl. They should educate the masses to come out of the deep rooted problems of some part of the society. The spirit of mutual help and service would also have to be made popular through our day-to-day social intercourse. Our womenfolk should not be allowed to develop inferiority complex or a feeling of helplessness. They should be taught that they are the living emblems of Parashakti.

literacy campaign among women is one more important programme, which our educated mothers alone can successfully tackle. But here also, inculcating noble samskars in them should be given the priority; teaching of alphabets should come second. In order to do this, instill in them a spirit of pure Devotion to our Motherland, Faith in our Dharma and Pride in our History. Show them the map of our sacred motherland, the holy streams and mountains, the Tirthas and temples stretching right from the Himalayas to Kanyakumari. Introduce them to the rich variety of our national life in language, literature, art and social traditions. Thus make them become intimate with the true spirit of our national being.

Swami Vivekananda once was asked about the problems of the women, he said, “Women must be put in a position to solve their own problems in their own way. No one can or ought to do this for them. And our Indian women are as capable of doing it as any in the world.” One can note the reverence of Womanhood in Vande Mataram, 'Tumi Vidya Tumi Dharma'.

Manu wrote in his Manusmrithi:

"Pita Rakshathi Kaumare, Bhartha rakshathi yauvane, Puthro rakshathi vardhakye,

Na sthree swathanthryam arhathi.."

Meaning…In adolescence her father, in youth her husband, in old age her son...must take care of a woman. No woman shall be granted excessive freedom. In Manu’s perception, a woman is, by her very nature, so divine and unique that she should never be left to fend for herself. It is the duty of society to protect and take good care of her — by her father during childhood, husband in her youth, and son in her old age.

Can you imagine life without women? Female in Hinduism is considered to utmost importance. We Hindus, contemplate cow as Mata and are called as 'Gou Mata'. In Ramayana, God Rama couldn’t perform Aswamedha Yaga without Mata Sita, so he built a look alike statue of Mata Sita and performed the Yaga. This implies the theory that we should be able to see goddess in every woman. The Hindu goddess in all

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her innumerable forms has also been celebrated in poetic verses of praise for many centuries. The ancient Tamil classic, Chilappadikaram, praises its benighted heroine, 'Kannaki', who in her rage at a king’s injustice, tore off her left breast and burned the city of Madurai to the ground before rising to the sky as a goddess. The beautiful Gita Govinda of Jayadeva details in verses heavy with longing and love the ecstatic union of Krishna with beautiful Radha. The Saundarya Lahari (often attributed to Adi Shankara) details the magnificent, radiant form of Devi as queen of the universe, and reveals the esoteric meaning of her form as the Sri Yantra, the geometric pattern of energies that describes the inner workings of the universe.

Our ancient Shakta theology in particular, unlike any other living religious tradition, attributes supreme divinity, power over creation, all speech, nature, mind, and liberation, the universe itself, to Devi, the Goddess, who exceeds even the great gods Shiva, Vishnu, Indra, and Brahma, upon whose bent backs she sits in glory. These precious traditions of Hinduism, kept secret and revealed only to a few initiates for millennia, are beginning to be known better today and to be shared with a wider circle of devotees. Within this great tradition lie the potential seeds of a revolution in the way human beings conceive of our world, ourselves, and one another.

The society that provides respect and dignity to women flourishes with nobility and prosperity. And a society that does not put women on such a high pedestal has to face miseries and failures regardless of how so much noble deeds they perform otherwise.

National IdentiesNational River: Ganga is the longest river of India flowing over 2,510 kms of mountains,

valleys and plains. It originates in the snowfields of the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas as the Bhagirathi River. It is later joined by other rivers such as the Alaknanda, Yamuna, Son, Gumti, Kosi and Ghagra.

National Emblem: The state emblem is an adaptation from the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka. In the original, there are four lions, standing back to back, mounted on an abacus with a frieze carrying sculptures in high relief of an elephant, a galloping horse, a bull and a lion separated by intervening wheels over a bell-shaped lotus. Carved out of a single block of polished sandstone, the Capital is crowned by the Wheel of the Law (Dharma Chakra). In the state emblem, adopted by the Government of India on 26 January 1950, only three lions are visible, the fourth being hidden from view. The wheel appears in relief in the centre of the abacus with a bull on right and a horse on left and the outlines of other wheels on extreme right and left. The words Satyameva Jayate from Mundaka Upanishad, meaning 'Truth Alone Triumphs', are inscribed below the abacus in Devanagari script.

National Flag: The National Flag is a horizontal tricolour of deep saffron (kesaria) at the top, white in the middle and dark green at the bottom in equal proportion. The ratio of width of the flag to its length is two to three. In the centre of the white band is a navy-blue wheel which represents the chakra. The top saffron colour, indicates the strength and courage of the country. The white middle band indicates peace and truth with Dharma Chakra. The green shows the fertility, growth and auspiciousness of the land.Its design is that of the wheel which appears on the abacus of the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka. Its diameter approximates to the width of the white band and it has 24 spokes. The design of the National Flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 22 July 1947.

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Organ donationDr. Narayanan Namboothiri

(MOH, Kuwait)

Transplantation of human organs was first done in India, according to ancient literature. Charaka and Sushruta transplanted nose in an injured person in those days over 5000 years back. Transplantation, since then, is a recognized treatment of people with organ failure. Presently kidney, heart, lung, intestine, liver and pancreas are transplanted in different centers across the world. In addition tissues like cornea, veins, heart valves and bones are also used in transplantation. Biggest hurdle of organ transplantation is shortage of organ. On an average 21 people die every day from lack of available organ in USA and proportionately it is almost 5 fold of it in India. Waiting list for transplant is bulging every minute.

A healthy person can be a living donor for donations kidney, part of liver, lung, intestine, blood or bone marrow. Buying or selling organs or tissues is prohibited and is illegal internationally, medically, legally and ethically. Diseased organ donation rate is only 0.05 per million people in India while it is 5 in Hong Kong, 8 in Kuwait, 25 in USA and 35 in Spain per million people. Cornea is the most frequently transplanted tissue.

In India there are more than 2 million kidney failure patients. Every year 100,000 new patients require treatment with end stage kidney failure. Only 2 % of these patients get dialysis and 5 % get transplanted. India rank only 40th in the number of transplants per million people, only 3 in a million is getting a kidney for transplant. According to International Society of Nephrology, almost 27000 live related and unrelated kidney transplants occur in world yearly, 6435 in USA, and 1768 in Brazil and just over 3200 in India.

Misconceptions and inaccuracies persist on organ donation.

Facts on deceased (cadaver) donation.

1. Anyone can be a potential donor regardless of age, sex, race or medical history

2. All major religions in the world support organ and tissue donation and see it as the final act of love and generosity to and others

3. When you are admitted with injury in hospital priority is to save your life .Organ donation is considered after you are diseased (Brain dead)

4. When one is in the waiting list, it is the severity of illness, time spent waiting and blood group which counts, not your financial or celebrity status

5. Through the entire donation process the body is treated with care, respect and dignity

6. There are no cost for the donor or family for organ or tissue donation

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7. One deceased donor can save up to eight lives.

Facts about living donors

1. Donors should between 21 – 70 years old

2. Individuals should not donate under pressure

3. Donor will undergo detailed evaluation to ascertain his full fitness of health and suitability to donate

4. Current research indicate that kidney donation does not change life expectancy or increase in risk of developing any disease

5. One can have active normal life after donation and does not affect one’s ability to have a child or doing sports activities

6. One can go back to work after 2 – 3 weeks of donation

7. After donation most have a feeling of satisfaction, having helped to save another life

8. Persons with diabetes, cancer or other major systemic illnesses are unfit to donate

Did you know in India every year nearly:

- 500,000 people die because of non-availability of organ

- 200,000 people die of liver disease

- 500,000 people die of heart disease

- 150,000 people await kidney for transplantation which only less than 5000 get it

- 1,000,000 people suffer from corneal blindness and await transplantation.

Organ transplantation and procurement in Kuwait:

• Kidney transplantation started in 1979.

• Organ procurement from deceased was started in 1996.

• All residents of Kuwait are entitled to be on the waiting list to receive organs.

• Transplant operation, medication and follow up is provided free of charge to all residents.

• The ministry of health supports families of deceased donors and covers the cost of repatriation of the body.

Religion and Organ Donation

Islam and Organ Donation:

The Muslim Law Council UK fatwa draws on one of the basic aims of the Muslim faith: Saving life.

“Whosoever saves the life of one person it would be as if he saved the life of all mankind”.

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Holy Qur’an, chapter 5:32

“Whosoever helps another will be granted help from Allah”.

Prophet Muhammed (PBUH)

“If you happened to be ill and in need of a transplant, you certainly would wish that someone would help you by providing the needed organ”.

Christianity and organ Donation:

Jesus Christ:

“…freely you have received, freely give.”

Matthew, chapter 10:8

“I hope that Christian people will seriously and positively consider organ donation. The ready willingness to donate an organ is a clear sign of that sacrificial self-giving for others patterned by Jesus Christ”.

His Holiness Pope John Paul II

“Any act that can save life, such as organ donation, is a great thing and quite acceptable within our faith”.

Hindu Dharma and Organ Donation:

“…it is said that the soul is invisible….knowing this you should not grieve for the body.”

Bhagavad Gita, chapter 2:25

“Of all the things that it is possible to donate, to donate your own body is infinitely more worthwhile.”

The Manusmruthi

“The important issue for a Hindu is that which sustains life should be accepted and promoted as Dharma (righteous living). Organ donation is an integral part of our livin.”

Sikhism and Organ Donation:

“Where self exists, there is no God Where God exists, there is no self.”

Guru Nanak, Guru Granth Sahib

“The dead sustain their bond with the living through virtuous deeds.”

Guru Nanak, Guru Granth Sahib

“The Sikh religion teachers that life continues after death in the soul, and not the physical body. The last act of giving and helping others organ donation is both consistent with and in the spirit of, Sikh teachings.”

Dr. Indrajit Singh OBE, Director of the Network of Sikh Organizations UK

“The true servants of God are those who serve Him through helping others.”

Live Life then Give Life

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BALA DARSHAN KUWAITBala Darsan Kuwait is the children’s forum of Seva Darshan. The forum enables children to discover

and manifest divinity. It enables our children to appreciate their cultural roots and learn Indian values. This is done through weekly planned activities, which include games, yoga, stories, bhajans (songs), shlokas (prayers), and arts and crafts.

Children of age 5 and above participate in the weekly classes. The shlokas, prayers, are mostly in Sanskrit language. Songs are mostly in Hindi and sometimes in English, Sanskrit or any other Indian language. We encourage children to speak in their mother tongue at home and with friends from similar background. We strongly believe that Bhasha (language), Bhusha (dressing) and Aachar (manners) make and sustain our Sanskriti (culture). Currently classes are held in Malayalam and Tamil in the different areas of Kuwait.

Volunteers from Seva Darshan dedicate their time to prepare and conduct these classes. The Bala Darshan also brings the families of these children together and various programmes like Gokulotsavam are regularly held with their support.

We have received lots of accolades and encouragement from the society and today over 500 students attend the Bala Darshan classes every week across various centers in Kuwait.

For more details contact us on baladarshankuwait@gmail.com

Adhiatmika Samithi KuwaitWhen Seva Darshan Kuwait members started regular gathering, the need for a platform to meet,

meditate and pray was raised by many families. An Adhiatmic Aamithi was formed that has grown over the years and is now an important part of the organization.

The samithi aims to establish a spiritual society that works towards the welfare of all society and all living beings. It works towards developing the feel of love between all people. It aims to help all weak, poor, neglected and helpless people. It contributes towards the activity of the whole organization by ways of financial and moral support.

The members meet regularly and for festivals. Their aim also is to ensure that the traditions and culture of our Nation is kept intact.

Major events like Ramayana Masam acharnam, Ayyappa Vilakku, Bhajans are conducted regularly.

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Amarnath Yatra and Environment Obaidur Rehman

Kashmir holds not only a distinction of being a picturesque tourist place, but also a melting pot of various religious centers and pilgrimage spots – which makes it a busy religious tourism destination all across the year. In fact, religions have inspired the construction of some of the most spectacular monuments in Valley and all forms of art and architecture find expression in them. It is because of the religious character that the three regions of Jammu and Kashmir have got a unique identification: While Kashmir Valley is known as a land of Sufis, Jammu city is called a land of temples and Ladakh is famous for the gumpas and monasteries. So in all three parts of the state, pilgrim tourism remains the most happening activity besides the normal tourist flows.

The famous religious tourism spots of Kashmir include Hazratbal, Kherbawani, and Amarnath Cave. But it is the Amarnath Cave that receives largest number of pilgrims. So we can say that in terms of numerical numbers, Amarnath is largest religious tourism destination. Amarnath Yatra is not only special for Hindus but for Muslims too. Hundreds of Muslims could be seen offering their services for the smooth conduct of the yatra. So the pilgrimage provides a secular tinge in an exclusively religious environment. It provides a chance of interaction and intermingling of intra and inter-religious communities and promotes feelings of communal harmony.

Amarnath cave is a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in South Kashmir Himalayas, at an altitude of 3,888 m (12,756 ft), about 141 km from Srinagar, and reached via Pahalgam and Baltal routes. The shrine is considered to be one of the holiest shrines in Hinduism. The cave is surrounded by snowy mountains. The cave itself is covered with snow most of the year except in three summer months (from mid June to mid August) when it is open for pilgrims. Thousands of Hindu devotees make an annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave on challenging mountainous terrain to see an ice stalagmite formed inside the cave.

It is believed that after the middle Ages, this cave was forgotten by people before it was discovered by a shepherd, Butta Malik, in the 15th century once again. Story goes that a saint gave Buta Malik a bag full of coal. On reaching home, to his utter surprise he finds the bag was full of gold coins. Overwhelmed with joy, he wanted to thank the saint. But, he found that the saint had disappeared. Instead he found the Holy Cave and Shiv Lingam there in. He announced the discovery of this to the Villagers. Then onwards this has become the sacred place of Pilgrimage.

Another story relates to Bhrigu Muni. Long time ago, it is believed that the Vale of Kashmir was submerged under water and Kashyapa Muni drained it through a series of rivers and rivulets. Therefore when the waters drained, Bhrigu Muni was the first to have Darshan of Lord Amarnath. Thereafter, when people heard of the Lingam, it became an abode of Lord Bholenath for all believers and a pilgrimage which is performed by lakhs of people every year.

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Environment issue is not restricted to Kashmir only. It has assumed an international challenge and the alarming situation demands a need for a global awakening. But given the fragile nature of Kashmir’s environment, particularly the areas surrounding the Amarnath Cave and the routes that lead to it, authorities are duty bound to ensure that mass flow of pilgrims to an ecologically fragile area doesn’t cause harm to it. But the ground situation presents a different picture. Such remains the scale of the yatra, that at its peak, the two base camps at Baltal and Pahalgam, huge camps with thousands of tents pitched across miles of once green meadows. The enormous numbers

directly reflect on the facilities provided to the yatries. There's a lack of toilets and a lot of pilgrims end up relieving themselves into the open by the rivers passing by the base camps. Furthermore a lack of a proper waste disposal system in both the camps and along the routes to the cave means that the whole area is littered with plastic bottles, wrappers and other non-biodegradable pollutants, even much longer after the yatra is over.

However, the fact remain that the pollution onslaught is bound to cause an irreparable loss to the Holy cave and its surrounding ecology. There is a strong need to conduct a proper scientific survey to assess the annual carrying capacity by the Pahalgam and Baltal routes that would serve as reliable and scientific indicators towards arriving at a safe annual pilgrim number. However, this popular pilgrimage, received about 634,000 persons in 2011, the highest recorded number for the site.The number was 622,000 in 2012 and 350,000 in 2013. Pilgrims visit the holy site during the 45-day season around the festival of Shravani Mela in July–August, coinciding with the Hindu holy month of Shraavana.

Hinduism as a Law of Life: "Hinduism, which is the most skeptical and the most believing of all, the most skeptical

because it has questioned and experimented the most, the most believing because it has the deepest experience and the most varied and positive spiritual knowledge, that wider Hinduism which is not a dogma or combination of dogmas but a law of life, which is not a social framework but the spirit of a past and future social evolution, which rejects nothing but insists on testing and experiencing everything and when tested and experienced, turning in to the soul's uses, in this Hinduism, we find the basis of future world religion. This Sanatana Dharma has many scriptures: The Veda, the Vedanta, the Gita, the Upanishads, the Darshanas, the Puranas, the Tantras … but its real, the most authoritative scripture is in the heart in which the Eternal has his dwelling."(Karmayogin)

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AYURVEDIC SUPPORT TO BREAST CANCERViadyashree.K.S.Jayashree

Every creation in the universe shall experience joy and sorrow at some point of time. Ayurveda defines that the human body is the shelter for Dukha which is further defined as “pratikulavedaniyam dukham” experience which is not congenial and joyful is Dukha. Otherwise Dukha is also used as a synonym for disease or sickness. The tissues of the body are made up of cells which are the basic unit of life. Each cell has specific behavior with regard to its structure, number and life span. This behavior changes suddenly and the cells grow massively without control and as a result giving rise to a mass or tumour.

The cells in the malignant tumour can damage the nearby organs, tissue. They also break away from a malignant tumour and travel though the lymphatic circulation to form new tumour in other parts of the body. Among the varieties of cancers, Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, with nearly 1.7million new cases diagnosed in 2012. This represents about 12% of all new cancer cases and 25% of all cancers in women as per World Cancer Research Fund International.

The type of breast cancer is generally determined by the origin of the growth of cancer cells, which is almost always in the lobes, lobules, or ducts. When cancer is found in the nearby lymph nodes, it helps doctors to identify just how far the cancer has spread. If the nearest lymph nodes contain cancer cells, additional nodes are usually examined for the presence or absence of cancer cells to understand how far the disease has progressed. Death rates from breast cancer have been declining since about 1990, in part to better due to screening and early detection, increased awareness, and continually improving treatment options.

There is no known specific cause for Breast cancer. It is established that breast cancer is always caused by damage to a cell's DNA. There are certain risk factors such as Age, Race, Family history, Personal health history, early menarche, late menopause, which cannot be changed or prevented. Among these also the causative factor cannot be pinpointed for having caused Breast cancer.

Preventable or avoidable risk factors –

• Sedentary life style

• Alcohol consumption

• Radiation

• Combined hormonal therapy

• Obesity

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The following belief is often observed among the population. But they are not causes that are proven. Hence one has to be aware that--

• Breast cancer is not contagious; one can’t contract cancer from a person who is suffering from cancer.

• Breast cancer is not caused by wearing underwear bras, implants, deodorants, antiperspirants, mammograms, caffeine, plastic food serving items, microwaves or cell phones, as myths often suggest.

Detection by self-examination

Self-examination of the breast is the best way to be aware of the changes that can occur in the breast and can approach the specialist well in advance. This would prevent the complications of breast cancer and one can lead normal life even after being detected and treated in time.

Confirmatory testing - The mammogram and clinical breast exam are the main tests recommended by the American Cancer Society to find breast cancer early. For women who are at high risk of breast cancer due to certain factors, the American Cancer Society also recommends breast MRI.

Ayurvedic classics describe a clinical condition called ‘Arbuda’ which is often compared with malignant tumours. Where the tumours cannot be felt in a location they can be correlated under different heads like For Leuchemia (blood cancer) the sannipathaja pandu and asadhya pandu are the entities that could be compared to a certain extent. Still an Ayurvedic physician has to depend totally on the modern diagnostic tools both for the detection and the progression of the disease.

Under the causative factors Ayurvedic seers have added few more as –

• Mamasa parayana – constant meat consumption

• Ahitha ahara, tridosha prakopaka ahara and vihara.- Consumption of foods and indulging in activities that aggravate all the three body humours-Vatha Pitta and Kapha. Though Ayurveda does not clime the complete cure in breast cancer, it can provide a very effective add on therapy that can improve the quality of life of the patient and also support in checking the disease.

1. Most important line of treatment Ayurveda advocates is the sustainability of ‘Bala” the both physical strength and the immunity. This in turn shall help to conquer the disease cancer.-Arbuda.

‘Rakshed balam chapi narasya nityam tadrakshitam vyadhibalam nihanti’ – Sushrutha, chi. 18/3

2. Panchakarma shodhana chikithsa- detoxifications through the adaptation of five purificatory measures have to be adapted as the first line of treatment. Ofcourse implementation of Panchakarma shodhana is the discretion of the attending physician who will schedule based on the stage of the disease, status of general health, associated complications, systemic signs and symptoms etc. The author has tried the Adha shodhana – the purgative therapy in cases diagnosed as Breast cancer and being subjected to chemo therapy after the surgery, which help the patient to accept the chemo therapeutic agent with milder form of adverse effects.

3. Mathra basthi- trance- rectal administration of medicated ghee, after the completion of the chemo therapy improves the digestion, enhances physical as well as mental stamina, promotes weight. The same measure is more effective in terminal cases two who are suffering with severe loss of appetite and literally starve.

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4. Rasayana therapy -is another unique approach Ayurveda has evolved. Use of single herbs or in combination to maintain the holistic health. Attributes of Rasayana are-

● Promotion of memory

● Intelligence

● Immunity against disease and decay

● Preservation of youth, lustre, voice

● Maintenance of optimum strength of the body and senses

5. Use of herbo-mineral formulations-

Ayurveda has identified that everything in the universe has medicinal value provided one uses with skill and manifold processing and combinations. Thus the practitioners of Ayurveda have used many metals and minerals also the gems as well in preparation of medicines. Many effective herbomineral formulations are indicated in the management of Cancer. Few to quote here are – Roudra rasa, chandraprabha vati, vajra bhasma, Mahayogaraja guggulu, Thriphala guggulu etc.

As per the standards laid down by WHO (world health organization) every registered, diagnosed case of cancer patient should receive the course of treatment as per standards, no fresh case is treated by Ayurvedic physicians. Only recurrent and terminal cases are permitted. If both systems come together to treat the cancer cases certainly there will be a great hope of survival without complication can be achieved. Not only that the quality of life of the patient can be improved.

Cancer treatment can be stressful. Hence relaxing exercises, pranayama, yogasanas, can be much helpful. Ayurveda offers oral herbs and herbomineral formulations, as well as topical therapeutic measures like murdhni taila application of medicated oil to the scalp as shiropichu or dhara in overcoming the stress.

Finally every woman should subject herself for examination and investigations periodically and be aware of the risk factors and try to prevent those which can be prevented. A healthy life style often delays the onset even if there is susceptibility.

Every year October month is observed as breast cancer month to create awareness and spread the word about Breast cancer. Let us not wait till October instead every day be the day of awareness to protect our women from the Breast Cancer.

Remember that old saying, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"?

"Our duty towards God is compassion and love towards the poor and needy."

—Amma

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Vichar Bharati KuwaitVichar Bharati is an affiliate of Seva Darshan Kuwait which is in existence since 2005 and a registered

organization with Indian Embassy. Seva Darshan’s working principle is Manav Seva is Madhav Seva.

Expatriate Indians live a fast paced life in Kuwait and the pressure of a monotonous working culture has forced a lot of us to change our values and priorities. This has in no way hindered our thought process and the community strives to achieve and contribute to the well being of our Nation in an intellectual and constructive way; Vichar Bharati fills this gap.

Over the years many organizations have been created in Kuwait that has varied interests in arts, culture, religious philosophies, specific demographic areas etc. Seva Darshan and its affiliate organizations aims at unifying this thought process and enabling the Indian community to understand our culture, traditions, values and attitudes more deeply and act as a catalyst in reforming the society for the betterment of the Nation. The tide of globalization is posing a serious threat to these values of our nation that had stood the test of time. A new age civilization simply based on consumers and their materialistic aspirations is slowly evolving.

Vichar Bharati has been formed as an intellectual platform that can take up these challenges through effective debates, and propagation of ideas amongst the elite as well as common people of our society. Established in 2010, the organization as already had the honor of hosting eminent scholars like Dr. Subramanian Swamy, Sri. Ravi Iyer (Seva International). Vichar Bharati is dedicated to the cause of formulating and dissecting thoughts and ideas have only positive bearing on Nation-building activities.

Vichar Bharati will be instrumental in bringing forward an in-depth exploration to the multi-dimensional achievements of India. From the time of Independence from the British rule we have slowly strived to build up our country in the vision of the leaders who fought it. But a failure in the core values, spiritual and cultural, have slowed down our faith in the true progress of our State. This has resulted in our nation facing many overwhelming pressure from internal and external forces, which makes it very vulnerable.

As nationalistic children of this Nation, the onus lies on our hands to ensure that the progress of our nation is ensured in all areas that will totally contribute to the welfare of our nation and society. Vichar Bharathi is of the firm conviction that the task of Nation building and Man making cannot be achieved unless we derive our strength from our roots. To make this possible we invite all dedicated intellectuals and professionals to explore the potential of our rich philosophy, culture and history. A mixed approach using all available tools will be adopted to arrive to channelize our inherent strength for the sake of building a better and brighter Bharat. We will dedicate ourselves for the development and growth of our country in all field of human endeavor – cultural, social, academic, moral, national and spiritual – by promoting a sense of patriotism, national unity and integrity.

In the service of the nation, for the spiritual and social upliftment of our society.

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ISRO Touches New Heights Compiled by : G K Pallikkattu

On the 24th September 2014, India created history by becoming the first country in the world to enter the Mars orbit in the very first attempt. Its Mars orbiter mission also called ‘Mangalyan’, was placed successfully in the orbit of the red planet on this day. India thus joined the elite club of the countries exploring Mars—US, Russia and Europe. It has also become the first Asian country to reach Mars planet. While all other countries including the US and Russia, had to face initial failures, India did it in one go.

Indian Space Research Organization, ISRO, added to its credit, besides other achievements, the unmanned moon mission ‘Chanderyan 1’, which was launched in 2008. ISRO has been chosen for last year’s (2014) Indira Gandhi prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development. It has been chosen for the award for strengthening international cooperation in peaceful uses of outer space. India’s space activities which started in early 60’s from Thumba in Thiruvananthapuram have come a long way since then. The immense potential of space technology in national development was first realized by Dr. Vikram Sarabhai who firmly believed that this powerful technology could play a meaningful role in solving the problems of common man. He had said “We are convinced that if we are to play a meaningful role nationally, and in the committee of nations, we must be second to none in the application of advanced technologies to the real problems of man and society”.

Initially, the space programme focused on achieving self- reliance by developing capability to build and launch communication satellites for television broadcasts, telecommunications and meteorological applications as also remote sensing satellites for management of natural resources. In keeping with objectives of ISRO to develop space technology and its application to nation building, it has operationalized two major satellite systems. One is called Indian National Satellite (INSAT) and the other Indian Remote Sensing (IRS). INSAT is used for communication services while the other is for management of natural resources. ISRO uses Geostationary Satellite Launch Vehicles (GSLV) for INSAT type satellites and Polar Satellite Launch vehicles for launching IRS type satellites. Its PSLV-C26 successfully launched IRNSS-1C, the third satellite in the Indian regional Navigational satellite system ,from Satish Dhavan Space Centre, Sriharikota. On December, ISRO successfully test fired GSLV mark III. With this launch, India is now capable of sending astronauts into the space. India has thus become a major player in the multibillion dollar competitive market of commercial launch market.

Prime Minister Mr .Narendra Modi has made it clear that he wants to expand the Indian space programme and had asked ISRO to develop a satellite that would serve all SAARC nations. During his Mayanmar visit he announced that the services of SAARC satellite will be extended to Mayanmar also. This will be beneficial, among others, in the fields of health, telemedicine, and long distance education.

India’s Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), powered by smart satellites, has shown the world the way of doing things differently without making any sacrifice on the quality in space mission. The application of satellites for human welfare has also been quite impressive. For instance, INSAT-3D, which became operational in January last year, played an important role in tracking Cyclone Hudhood which hit the east coast of India in October last. During Cyclone Phailin, which hit east coast at the same time in the previous year, images from Kalpana played a vital role.

India’s space programme is thus set to move from one milestone to another and thus realize the dreams of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai – the father of country’s space programme.

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Dr. PadmaKumar K NSamskrita Bharati Organising Secretary, USA

Samskritam is the umbilical cord that inextricably connects one to one’s samskriti. Samskriti forms the essence of one’s lifestyle. Not only does samskriti dictate the external actions and interactions of a person but also his/her thoughts, decisions, and purpose in life. Why then would anyone, in a right state of mind, break the Samskritam-cord to enter the definite path to self-destruction?

A person can have either tyaga samskriti, a life grounded in self-sacrifice and spiritual joy, or bhoga samskriti, a life based on selfish accumulation and material pleasure. Though the great saints, leaders and freedom fighters of India lived the life of tyaaga samskriti with a higher purpose in mind, today we, regrettably, live a life of bhoga samskriti. We exploit and destroy our surroundings for our own benefit, to the extent that we view nature as something to be conquered, not as something that is an integral part of us, and of which we form an integral part. We are motivated by the desire to “live comfortably” and accumulate material wealth, a habit we justify to our own restless conscience.

Samskritam is inseparably linked to our culture. By studying Samskritam and reconnecting to our true samskriti – the tyaaga samskriti, we can mold ourselves to live simply and selflessly. Learning it can help us familiarize with our true values that we are quickly losing touch with, under the influence of the Western world. We are moving away from Samskritam and samskriti. Our thinking has become very low. We think that everything is meant for our bhoga, our happiness. Samskritam is the language of our Vedas, Puranas, and other storehouses of spiritual wisdom. The relationship between culture and language is an intimate one, for language is the vehicle of human thoughts. It teaches us to live life by dharma. Our samskriti is based on Sanatana Dharma, which shows the way of life for all humanity. The substratum of Dharma is based on the Vedas. The Vedas have endowed us with guidelines on all subjects necessary for the well being of every living creature. It teaches us as to how every living being can live in harmony with each other. This knowledge is applicable today, more than ever before.

Samskritam consists of vast treasure of: literature, science, mathematics, astrology, astronomy, Ayurveda, and yoga. Few Indians today know that centuries before the Wright brothers came along, a workable flying machine existed in the notes and workshop of the great rishi Bharadwaj. During the time of Ramayana, we see the use of pushpaka vimana. Aryabhata was a Mathematician who invented zero, and wrote the masterpiece in mathematics and astronomy, Aryabhatiya (in Samskritam). It is safe to say that no one in the last few centuries has come close to achieving all that Aryabhata did. Way before Newton, he had invented calculus to aid his study of the physics of planetary bodies. Similarly, before Galileo, he accurately plotted seven of the solar system’s eight planets and concluded that Earth was a sphere that rotated on an axis and revolved around the sun. Here is a sloka from ancient Sanskrit text that may surprise you:

This sloka from the Aryabhatiya gives the value of pi to four decimal places and acknowledges that it is an approximate value. It also says that pi is the relationship between the diameter and circumference of a circle. Hundreds of astonishing records exist in Samskritam text books that describe in great detail what

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we see as fairly modern innovations, including functions of heart, cataract surgery, kidney stone removal, cancer treatment, brain surgeries, iron and steel refinement, metallurgy, indoor sewage and plumbing, and incredible architecture. The list is incomplete; it does not even begin to discuss complex music theory, artistic techniques, and efficient economic and political ideologies.

This sloka identifies the 24 main arteries in the human body and describes their function of carrying nutrients and oxygen through the blood to all parts of the body.

Panini, the distinguished Sanskrit grammarian of 5th century BC, is the world's first computational grammarian. His work, Ashtadhyayi is considered to be the most comprehensive scientific grammar book ever written for any language. According to NASA research, the method used for paraphrasing Sanskrit is identical not only in essence but in form with current work in Artificial Intelligence. Much of what Europeans claim as their own inventions have actually existed for centuries in India, but have, with the decline of Samskritam, grown to be forgotten in the minds of the Indian people.

The world is currently in a state of deep Vishada, or chronic grief syndrome. We suffer from countless diseases, depression and sadness. We have forgotten what real happiness is, unable to perceive reality through the intoxication of selfishness, greed, and lethargy. Fortunately, Samskritam is the key to our self-imposed jail cell of vishada. It can potentially liberate us from our own ego and unite us with the Paramatma. The Great wealth of Indian Culture, the Bhagavat Geetha gives the remedy for this.

Samskritam is often viewed as a very difficult language to learn. This is because we try to learn it by a European way of teaching – the grammar and translation method! We do not have to rely on this unnatural and ineffective method anymore. Samskrita Bharati, a one of its kind organization, is dedicated to bringing the language of Samskritam and all its benefits to the common man. For the past 30 years, Samskrita Bharati is untiringly working towards this goal through the revolutionary methods. It is our duty to bring back our mothers glory once again to the main stream.

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Samskrita Bharati Kuwait Samskritam, or Sanskrit as we call it, is the core of our Bharatiya culture and tradition. This language

occupies an exalted position amongst the numerous languages of the world, as it is not just a communication tool but is an entire 'way of life'.

There are many efforts being undertaken to restore Samskritam to its once held position of glory. Samskrita Bharathi, is one such non-profit organization that is working to bring Samskritam back into the mainstream. To enable the large expat Indian population in the Middle-East to benefit from this endeavour, the work of Samskrita Bharati has started its work in Kuwait, during the Navarathri season of 2012, as a wing of Seva Darshan Kuwait.

Samskrita Bharati is functioning in Kuwait in association with Sanskrit Department, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Kuwait. In the aim of spreading and promoting the ancient language of our motherland in our day to day life, Samskrita Bharathi is conducting various Sanskrit shibirams (Spoken Sanskrit Camps) across Kuwait. We also offer graduation level correspondence courses with exam centers in Kuwait.

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Mathru SamithiSeva Darshan believes in the guiding power of “Sthree” or “Mother” in a family. Recoggnising their

importance Seva Darsan provided a platform ‘Mathru Samithi’ for our lady members to meet and share their thoughts and experience. They serve as the supporting force for all the seva Darsan activities and vibhags starting from Baladarsan to Adyatmic Samiti. In case of special requests, the seva vibhag along with the Mathru Samithi provide assistance for marriage of girls from poor families.

The MathruSamithi, comprising of the ladies of Seva Darshan also play an important role in all activities of the organization. Regular meeting of the samithi members happen in all areas where discussions and programmes to enhance the well-being of the family are discussed. Their role in Seva Darsan main events like Ramayana Masam acharnam, Ayyappa Vilakku, Bhajans are commendable.

Sopanam E-MagazineEncouraging inborn talents and giving everyone the required platform to exhibit their work was the

objective of starting a magazine by Seva Darshan.

Sopanam-E-Magzine was launched in 2011 by Vichar Bharati. The magazine aims to enhance the writing and creative talents of members of the Seva Darshan family and also features essays and other works from well-wishers. The magazine is prepared meticulously and is read by over 5000 people worldwide.

The magazine has conducted competitions and other programmes in the last years. In 2014 a literary competition was held for the open public.

To know more about Sopanam and to contribute do write to us at vbkuwait@gmail.com

Kitchen RemediesAcne - Grated cucumber applied over the face, eyes and neck for fifteen minutes is very much beneficial for acne and blackheads. Asthma - Take a teaspoon of fresh ginger juice mixed with a cup of fenugreek decoction and honey to taste. This mixture acts as a excellent expectorant in the treatment of asthma. Backache - Garlic is the most important home remedy for backache. Two or three cloves should be taken, grained and mixed with sesame oil. This mixed rubbed on back will give excellent result for backache.Bad Breath - Wash your mouth with lime juice mixed with water. This will prevent bad breath.Bleeding external - Apply ice cube or sandalwood paste.Bleeding internal - Drink a glass of warm milk with a 1/2 teaspoon of saffron & turmeric powder.Boils - Betel leaves are a valuable remedy for boils. A leaf is gently warmed till it becomes soft. Apply this on effected area with a layer of castor oil. Burns - Add coconut oil to the paste of fresh gel of aloe vera blended with a pinch of tur-meric Powder and apply.Cold - Boil teaspoonful of ginger powder or eucalyptus leaves in one quart of water & in-hale the steam.

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SAMKALP: A DREAM COMING TRUESANTOSH TANEJA

Samkalp was born in 1986, to address the need for “effective administration” and the “ethics in governance”. It was felt that more socially committed, nationally inspired, innovative and imaginative persons should join the Civil Services. Actually the thinking process started a way back in the year 1977. After a lot of deliberation and discussions, SAMKALP came into being “to groom student to take up the administrative services of the country, as a career with a missionary zeal, nationalistic spirit and a total commitment towards basis human values”. Samkalp strives to inspire in them, a sense of confidence and determination to become better administrators.

Since its inception Samkalp has successfully passed through various phases and widened its horizon as per the need of time. It started its activities with one school and slowly and steadily spread its activities to other schools and then graduated to college/university level. In 1991 the hostel facility for the students started. At present we have 160seats available in our different boys hostels. In 1994 samkalp started guidance/coaching and counseling the students for the Civil Services Examination and for the first time four students were successful. Since then Samkalp has not looked back and every year numbers have been increasing. In 2014 nearly 50% of the successful candidates in Civil services Examination were from Samkalp. Results from 2009 to 2014 are given below:-

The above results were achieved due to various activities undertaken by Samkalp. It starts at School level by organizing “Personality developments camps” of the selected school students over a period of Nine days every year. Aim is to mould the young minds. Civil Services Orientation Programme for the college / university students are organized thrice in a year. In addition “Awareness Workshops” are organized as and when required.

To personify the virtues of Integrity, compassion and excellence in line with the very motto of Samkalp a 3 days fully residential Social Orientation Camp (Disha Bodh Shiver)is organized every year on the eve of birthday of Swami Vivekananda for the Civil services aspirants. 22 such camps have already been organized.

Regular coaching for civil services examination is being conducted at two places in Delhi. Experienced faculty is being employed for this purpose. Non commercial approach has made this activity very popular among the students. Students from humble background, who are socially committed and have zeal to

SAMKALP: A DREAM COMING TRUE

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SANTOSH TANEJA

Samkalp was born in 1986, to address the need for “effective administration” and the “ethics in governance”. It was felt that more socially committed, nationally inspired, innovative and imaginative persons should join the Civil Services. Actually the thinking process started a way back in the year 1977. After a lot of deliberation and discussions, SAMKALP came into being “to groom student to take up the administrative services of the country, as a career with a missionary zeal, nationalistic spirit and a total commitment towards basis human values”. Samkalp strives to inspire in them, a sense of confidence and determination to become better administrators.

Since its inception Samkalp has successfully passed through various phases and widened its horizon as per the need of time. It started its activities with one school and slowly and steadily spread its activities to other schools and then graduated to college/university level. In 1991 the hostel facility for the students started. At present we have 160seats available in our different boys hostels. In 1994 samkalp started guidance/coaching and counseling the students for the Civil Services Examination and for the first time four students were successful. Since then Samkalp has not looked back and every year numbers have been increasing. In 2014 nearly 50% of the successful candidates in Civil services Examination were from Samkalp. Results from 2009 to 2014 are given below:-

UPSC* 781 875 920 910 998 1122

SAMKALP 380 444 451 440 435 585

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serve the nation are given all the help including scholarships.

The most important and popular activity being conducted is Interview Guidance Programme Candidates who emerge successful in the main examination avail this facility. Samkalp has a very experienced and eminent faculty, who are master in their respective fields. Results are very encouraging.

On the persistent demand from candidates of remote area, Samkalp has started its outside chapters also. Some of the places are Kerala, Coimbatore, Lundhiana (Punjab), Jaipur & Bhelai (MP). Of late approximately 5-10% of the Civil aspirants are the candidates who are either working or studied in foreign countries. Students can join Samkalp at any stage.

Potential and hard work of students, good work of Samkalp and the grace of God all have contributed to resounding success of Samkalp. Till date over 4200 students, who have been associated with Samkalp have succeeded in Civil services. Students, have achieved highest ranks in last few years and in 2014 first Nine positions out of ten were from Samkalp.

HUMAN BODY FACTS• The brain uses over a quarter of the oxygen used by the human body.

• Your heart beats around 100000 times a day, 36500000 times a year and over a billion times if you live beyond 30.

• Red blood cells carry oxygen around the body. They are created inside the bone marrow of your bones.

• The colour of a human’s skin is determined by the level of pigment melanin that the body produces. Those with small amounts of melanin have light skin while those with large amounts have dark skin.

• Adult lungs have a surface area of around 70 square metres! An average person breathes in around 11,000 litres of air every day.

• Humans have a stage of sleep that features rapid eye movement (REM). REM sleep makes up around 25% of total sleep time and is often when you have your most vivid dreams.

• Most adults have 32 teeth.

• The smallest bone found in the human body is located in the middle ear. The staples (or stirrup) bone is only 2.8 millimetres long.

• Your nose and ears continue growing throughout your entire life.

• Infants blink only once or twice a minute while adults average around 10.

• As well as having unique fingerprints, humans also have unique tongue prints.

• The left side of your body is controlled by the right side of your brain while the right side of your body is controlled by the left side of your brain.

• Antibiotics are only effective against bacteria, they won't help in fighting off a virus.

• It takes the body around 12 hours to completely digest eaten food.

• Your sense of smell is around 10000 times more sensitive than your sense of taste.

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Science International Forum (SIF), KuwaitScience International Forum (SIF), Kuwait is a voluntary organization formed and supported by

professionals in the fields of Science and Technology, Education, and a few Philanthropists and prominent members of business community in Kuwait. SIF-Kuwait serves as the official representative of Vijnana Bharati in Kuwait. Vijnana Bharati is a national movement for Science and Technology found by Scientists and Technocrats

from different parts of the country. Registered as a Society in the year 2001 at Bangalore, it has state level registered units in all the states. Patronized by Dr. Anil Kakodkar (Former Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission), Dr. G. Madhavan Nair (Former Chairman, ISRO) and Dr. Vijay Bhatkar (Inventor of PARAM Super Computer), it has 6000 scientists and technocrats as its members from India. It has received two national awards from Prime Minister of India and Union Minister for Science and Technology in 2006 and 2007 respectively for the Outstanding Contributions in the field of Science and Technology and Science Popularization activities among masses. VijnanaBharati has collaborated with Government Departments, State Governments and Union

Ministries to conduct different programs and projects across the country. Keeping in view of the vast Indian expat community in Middle East, Science International Forum was established initially in Oman in 2004 followed by Qatar, UAE, and Bahrain. This platform provided an excellent opportunity for Indian Expat students in the region to experience the achievements and developments in the field of Science and Technology. Kuwait formally joined this league with the establishment of Science International Forum Kuwait in 2014.Objectives of SIF-Kuwait are:• Introduce India’s rich scientific heritage to the youth in order to kindle scientific temperament

within them• Identify and appreciate students with a flair for science and technology• Motivate the young generation to take up science as a career and encourage them to contribute

towards INDIA VISION 2020.The first Sastra Prathiba examination held by SIF Kuwait in 14th January 2015 was a great success

with the active participation of more than 3500 students from all the Indian Schools in Kuwait. Various other activities like Science Camps, Knowledge Fairs, Science India Gala, and Teachers Empowerment Programs have been planned for the coming years in Kuwait.For more details contact us on sifkwt@gmail.com

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Yuva Darshan KuwaitYouth is a spark which grows into blazing flame. Guiding and developing the youth in the right

direction will certainly be beneficial not only for the family, but more so for the society and our nation as a whole. Yuva Darshan, the youth wing of Seva Darshan Kuwait stands for Indian youth to ‘lead the leaders of tomorrow’s India’.

The global world has recognized and acknowledged the potential of India and declared that India is on the crossroads of its way to be a superpower by the year 2030. At this fast pace of growth and overall development, we have no doubt that India will become the intellectual hub in the near future. Foreseeing the impending prospect to be ’the best’ and ‘the leaders’, it is the joint responsibility of parents and the society to empower our youth to take up the challenge. Along with ensuring quality education, our youth should be appropriately guided, trained and molded into a competent personality.

Yuva Darshan Kuwait conducts monthly classes for children from 8th grade onwards. Innovative ideas, patriotic stories, thoughtful discussions and presentations are taken at these classes. In 2013, in line with the celebration of 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, Yuva Darshan conducted the day long integral development camp ‘Yuva For India’, which was a great success. In 2014 Yuva Darshan joined hands with Vichar Bharati hosted a career guidance talk by Sri. Santhosh Taneja, a renowned social activist and founder member of the civil service training academy ‘Samkalp’ based in New Delhi on “ROAD MAP TO THE INDIAN CIVIL SERVICE”.

For more details contact us on yuvadarshankuwait@gmail.com