Anna Vastra Daana Satram Narayanashrama Tapovanam

Daana - Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha Daana purifies and sanctifies one’s wealth however meager or huge it may be. It preserves wealth by fostering generosity. It begets a blessing that passes on to the ensuing generations. It is the giver who should feel grateful that there are people to receive his charity. In fact, charity is a misnomer. It definitely carries the undercurrent of a sense of superiority. The concept of Daana has a far greater magnitude and nobility of purpose. Humility has to be the watchword. Prayerfulness must grace the mind. Thankfulness must be the attitude. Equality, impartiality, must be the canvas of vision. - Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha

Anna Vastra Daana Satram at Narayanashrama Tapovanam Daana v/s Taxes Tax is levied by the Government through law. No body has an option in this regard. But daana is something one gives heartily to others, outside blood and matrimonial relationships, requesting the recipients to make use of it in their life. By so doing, the giver, say the scriptures, will feel immense satisfaction. This kind of voluntary sharing of wealth is far different from the payment of taxes. - Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha Anna Vastra Daana Satram at Narayanashrama Tapovanam

What is Anna Vastra Daana Satram A benevolent event, sponsored by many people, aiming to benefit the society at large, constitutes a Satram. Anna-vastra Daana Satram is not just to help the recipients materially. Daana awareness instilled in countless men and women the world over, enriches the society with fellow-feeling and long-term harmony. Our aim is not only to benefit the poor but to spread the message and spirit of daana-dharma in society. It is the sense of sharing that is cultivated through Daana. Over 5000 assemble from nearby villages

About Anna Vastra Daana Satram Started in 1985, Narayanashrama Tapovanam and Hind Navotthana Pratishtan have been jointly conducting it. Distribution of Rice and Clothing (along with prasadam). Benefited 23,500 rural families in 2008. Estimated cost in 2009 is Rs. 30 lakhs. Distribution from 50 village centres. Starts early July. Distribution of Rice and Clothing at Narayanashrama Tapovanam

Ongoing Village Welfare Distribution of sewing machines to deserving indigent women, under self-employment project. This year’s plan is to give 40 machines. Monthly Daana Satram scheme: 15 Kgs of rice together with some cash is distributed to more than 300 destitute individuals every month. Distribution of sewing machines at Narayanashrama Tapovanam

This is what the Participants said “It was more fulfilling in being able to offer our oblations in a huge holy Yajna, than the satisfaction of making some charity to the poor.” “The recipients came after taking bath, putting tilak on their forehead, in a devotional mood. The feeling was one of holiness – more like receiving prasaada than a gift.” “This daana is a benediction for my welfare, rather than a mere material help.” “The atmosphere, reverberating with the fervent naama-sankeertana and the inspiring hymns on daana-dharma, was so much charged with divinity.” Recipients brave it through rough weather to be blessed by Sannyaasins at Narayanashrama Tapovanam

Volunteers packing rice at Narayanashrama Tapovanam How is it Organized Deserving families are identified and tokens are issued in advance by volunteers. Different distribution centres cater to different villages. Volunteers participate in buying and packing rice and clothes. Volunteers come up to manage the entire distribution process. Volunteers packing rice at Narayanashrama Tapovanam

Daana Enriches One’s Life No treasure can equal daana and no wealth can equal contentment. Daana results in increasing the giver’s resources. Also, the contentment daana instantly bestows, is the greatest reward of all human efforts on this earth.

Would you like to Participate? Serve the great cause of disseminating the message of Daana. Join us along with your family and friends to participate in distribution. Such a noble cause is not possible without firm support from like-minded citizens. Any contributions may please be made through a cheque/DD in favour of “Narayanashrama Tapovanam” and sent to the Ashram. Volunteers helping in distribution of clothes Renewal of exemption under section 80G of Income-tax is under process.

For further information, please contact Narayanashrama Tapovanam Venginissery, PO Paralam, Trichur Dt., 680575, Kerala Phone: 0487-2278363, 2278302 Email: ashram1@gmail.com, Website: www.brahmavidya.org