Shaakha Activities
Sangh is an organization, but most importantly a family, that is built on informal relationships amongst the swayamsevaks. They come together and bond with the common mission of Param Vaibhav of Bharat Mata.
Sanskar-giving wholesome activities for physical, intellectual and psychological well being - are engaged in Shakha. Bhagwa Dhwaj, rendered as our Guru in Sangh, is a symbol of our Dharma and culture representing purity, knowledge and sacrifice. Hence the presence of Bhagwa Dhwaj makes Shakha-sthan (a place where Shakha is held) a sacred place for learning and sadhana.
Everyone comes to Shakha from their own engagements and with different thoughts in mind. Achar Paddhati at the beginning helps to gather our minds to immerse in the activities of the Shakha. It thus brings order and discipline in the program and helps inculcate discipline in our lives.
At the end is our way of showing respect to the Guru (Bhagwa Dhwaj) and remembering our cultural heritage from the past and also a reminder of our current duty towards society and Dharma. The earnest atmosphere during the Shakha, including singing prarthana collectively with an oath to make the Bharat Mata victorious, is one way of experiencing this unity with a purpose.
It is therefore important that all of us understand the spirit behind Shakha and follow it faithfully.
Here are some of the shaakha activities that can be conducted:
1. Shaakha Start
2. Ekatmata Stotra/Mantra
3. Laghu/Ushna Vyayam
4. Surya Namaskaara (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ5YwvPSUH8)
5. Vyayaam
6. Khel
7. Boudhik
7.a. Geet (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCskOI-saEOaAQvTM7E8I3Qg)
7.b. Subhashita
7.c. Amritvachan
7.d. Boudhik/Katha/Charcha
8. Prarthana - Shaakha End (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh9mZ0DDqE4)
