Prapatti and the Movement of Integral Education

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ASTHA ZONE
BALASORE
On 9.4.2008 Sri Aurobindo Study Circle was held at Yogamandir, Santia, Jaleswar. Kirtan Bhai, Prabhat Bhai and Sushama Apa gave deliberations on various subjects like – “Savitri: the Legend epic of Love and Death”, “A big change is going to take place on this earth”, “Love oneself and others” and “The role of women in the present situation”… On 1.5.2008, Subal Chandra Sahoo of Rajpur arranged the annual Sri Aurobindo Study Circle in his house. Khagendra Bhai, Narahai Bhadra, Dhirendra Pradhan, Purna Chandra Senapati etc participated in this study circle… On 2.5.2008 Kirtan Bhai of Bartan conducted the 5th Annual Study Circle of Srimaa Sri Arurobindo Anandamayee study circle …On 7.5.2008 Gayaprasad of Rajpur celebrated the Annual Sri Aurobindo Study Circle at his house. Narahari Bhadra and Purnachandra Senapati participated in the discussion on the subject “Divine Grace”.

BHADRAK 2.4.2008 a new Sri Auroibindo Study Circle was opened at Sami Apa’s house and this was conducted by Bharat Bhai… On 5.4.2008 two new Sri Aurobindo Study Circles opened at Nrusimha Charan Prusty and Reeta Apa’s house… On 13.4.2008 the 158th session of Sri Aurobindo Moving Study Circle was organized in Kiran Chandra Gupta’s house. Subodh Kumar Das spoke on “Brief Life Sketch of The Mother”, while Golakbihari Sahoo spoke on “Adoration of Savitri” . Other speakers elaborated on “Brief life history of Sri Aurobindo and His poems”, “Everything:….. our working power and earning power belongs to The Mother.”…On 27.4.2008 Pitabasa Samal of Charigharia organised the Annual Sri Aurobindo Study circle at his house. Golakbihari Sahoo, Indramani Mahal and Subodh Kumar Das participated here and delivered their talks on various subjects like “Golden Day, Golden Light” and “Why we should take refuge at the Feet of The Mother?”…On 27.4.2008 The Sri Aurobindo Study Circle was organised at Tihidi in the house of Bishnu Mohan Nahak
KEONJHAR
8.4.2008 The Annual Function of Sri Aurobindo Integral Education Centre, Champua was observed Nirmal Chandra Nayak, Manager TISCO participated as the Chief Guest in this function...On 10.4.2008 Sri Aurobindo Integral Education Centre Keonjhar organised its Annual Function…On 11.4.2008 a one dayYouth Camp was held at Sarei. …From 12.4.2008 to 13.4.2008 a district level Sri Aurobindo Study Circle Conference was organised in the premises of the Integral Education Centre which was conducted by Ajay Bhai. Prasad Tripathy and Dr. Debidutta Kar participated in the Conference and delivered their talks on subjects “The importance of Integral Education” and “The duty of the sadhaks in Integral Yoga” respsctively… 15.4.2008 Sri Aurobindo integral Education Centre, Binida celebrated its Annual Function. Ajay Bhai enlightened the students about the purpose of Integral Education. Dasarathi Bhai and Suresh Bhai participated in this celebration…20.4.2008 : A Workers’ Meet was organised on behalf of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle, West Joda Mines and this was hosted by Anang Mahana and Sujata Mahana. Anadi Charan Swain and Saroj Kumar Prusty discussed about the subjects “The need of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle” and “Sri Aurobindo’s Yoga in normal life”. Rajeswari Pattanayak and Namita Prusty also participated in this meet.21.4.2008 The annual Sri Aurobindo Study Circle was observed at BidyadharBhai’s house at Bathal. 23.4.2008 In the Annual Sri Aurobindo Study Circle, which was organised at Uma Apa’s house, Baldebjew Colony, Brahmananda Bhai briefly discussed about “The Miracle in The Mother’s name”.24.4.2008: The Anniversary of The Mother’s final arrival at Pondicherry was celebrated in many places of the district Keonjhar, like Kainipura, Matkambeda, Tentulinanda, Champua, Mugupur, and many more…On this day the Women’s Study Circle celebrated its Annual Study Circle and Pranati Apa and Uma Apa participated in this function.From 24th to 26th April a Sri Aurobindo Study Circle Conference was organised at Neudani. In this conference Satyendra Bhai, Fakir Bhai, Kirtan Bhai and Danu Bhai actively participated. From 28th to 29th April Mugupur celebrated its Annual Sri Aurobindo Study Circle. Radha Apa, Danu Bhai and Fakir Bhai took active part in this function.29.4.2008 Sanatan Bhai of Sulata conducted the Annual Sri Aurobindo Study Circle and on the same day a special programme was organised by Prasant Bhai at Jalasarpur. 30.4.2008 a special programme was organised in the Sri Aurobindo Integral School, Keonjhar. In this specially arranged function Pranati Apa, Kalpana Apa, Niroj Bhai spoke about “Prapatti and The Movement of Integral Education”.
MAYURBHANJ
14.4.2008, the 24th anniversary of Relics Installation Day of Sri Aurobindo Nitya Nibas was celebrated. Prasad Tripathy, Pravat Nayak, Gadadhar Mishra, Fakir Charan Sankhua participated in this celebration.
KRUPA ZONE
DHENKANAL
1.4.2008 the Annual session of the collective Study Circle was held in Sansailo village. “The Role of women in establishing the Divine Age” was the subject for discussion and the participants were Rudra Bhai, Nabin bhai, Tiki Apa, Kuni Apa and Jhali Apa. Kulu Apa and Lulu Apa participated in the Question-Answer Programme… Matrukrupa Study Circle was newly opened in Mukta Kishore Sahoo’s residence. Tiki Apa, Kulu Apa, and Kuni Apa discussed on “The Need of Sri Aurobindo Study circle”. 8.4.2008 Sanjay Bhai discussed about “The Necessity of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle” in a specially arranged study circle at Dhenkanal Town Hall.9.4.2008 A new study circle named Dibyakrupa Study Circle was started in the house of Krushna Chandra Sahoo of Sansailo Village. In this opening ceremony “Women in Integral Yoga” was the topic for discussion.
SAMARPAN ZONE
KORAPUT 6.4.2008 The Sri Aurobindo Study Circle of the adolescent girls was organised in the auditorium of Boriguma Hospital. In this study circle C.H. Santakar, Usharani, Sachidananda Ratha, Lalit Mohan Pattanayak, etc participated and many people of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle had attended the meeting. 13.4.2008, a zonal Sri Aurobindo Study Circle was held in the house of Milan Rani Sarkar of Ambaguda village. Santoshini Patra conducted the study circle. In this particular meeting many speakers delivered speeches on different subjects. C. H. Santakar discussed on “Divine Work”, Lalit Mohan Pattanayak told on “Sadhana of the woman”, Tarini Charan Pati on “Namajapa”etc. People of several studycircles of Sashahandi, Kodinga, Boriguma, Ambaguda, Nabrangapur, Koraput, Jaynagar etc had come to participate.16.4.2008, a special Sri Aurobindo Study Circle Conference was observed at Borigumma High School. Lalit Mohan Pattanayk graced the meeting as the Chief Guest and Bhubanananda Mohanty as the President. C.H. Santakar discussed on “In Search of Divine Ananda”and “Aim of Life”. In this conference Rajat Kumar Sarangi, Gobind Das, Gitanjali Behera and the teachers of Sri Aurobindo Integral Education Centre participated.21.4.2008, Sri Aurobindo Integral Education Centre, Irrigation Colony, Jeypore observed its 24th Annual Function. In this Harihar Sahu acted as the president and George Lakra as the Chief Guest. Poddar Bhai, Uday Bhai, Nilamadhab Bhai spoke on various subjects.

NABRANGPUR
From 30.3.2008 to 1.4.2008 a Camp was organised at B. Maliguda. Sudhir Bhai and Lalit Bhai organised this camp. In the opening session Debidutta Kar, Tarini Charan Pati, Nirakar Bhai, Santosh Kumar Gahan etc participated in the discussion. In other sessions Harekrushna Bhai, Sangita Pattanayak, Subhashree Apa Sampada Mishra, Sujata Pati, Santoshini Patra, and Santakar participated.8.4.2008, a unique Sri Aurobindo Study circle was held in the premises of Nabrangpur Sri Aurobindo Study Circle Trust. “The Vision and the Smile of The Mother” was the subject for discussion and Chandan Bhumiyan, Ajay Sahu, Dasharathi Majhi took part in the discussions.9.4.2008, in a specially arranged Sri Aurobindo Study Circle, the subjects like “Rejection” and “Right Attitude” were covered in the discussion. Lalit Mohan Pattanayak, Suresh Chandra Mishra, Ajay Bhai, Santi Apa, Supriya Apa, Geeta Apa participated in this discussions.17.4.2008 Sri Aurobindo Integral education centre, Papadahandi celebrated its 12th Annual Function. Rabindra Nath Khosla attended the meeting as the Chief Guest and Lalit Mohan Pattanayak as the Chief Speaker. 20.4.2008, a district level Sri Aurobindo Study Circle Conference was organised in the premises of The High School, Khatubai which was organised by Chandan Bhumiyan. In this conference Lalit Bhai spoke on “The obstacles in sadhana”, Ramakanta Jena on “Sri Aurobindo Study Circle: Why, What and How?”, Abhimanyu Das “Divine Work”. Shayamsundar Ningi, Rammohan Pattanayak, Nanu Das etc participated in the function.24.4.2008 a special Sri Aurobindo Study Circle was held at Nabrangpur. In this study circle a discussion was held on “The significance of the 24th April Darshan Day”. On this occasion the 4th issue of Surabhi, the magazine was brought out by Rajendra Tripathy. 27.4.2008 a district level Sri Aurobindo Study circle was organised in Dangara village. Lalit Bhai discussed about “In search of Divine Ananda”. C. H. Santakar, Surendra Kuamr Panda, Abhimanyu Das etc participated in this meeting.
SAMATA ZONE
JHARSUGUDA 1.4.2008, A Sri Aurobindo Study circle was held in the house of Sadananda Pradhan where Surendra Nath Behera, Prasant Kumar Pal etc participated2.4.2008, the Annual Sri Aurobindo Study circle was observed in the house of Gagan Bihari Das, Bhuliatikta.Prafulla Kumar Panda and Satyanarayan Babu took part in the discussion Surendranath Behera conduted the meeting.
SANGATI ZONE
BOUDH24.4.2008, in a special programme held at Chauinriapada, Braja Bhai discussed about “The purpose of Sri Aurobindo Study Circle and Integral Education”. Suramani bhai, Gauri bhai, Rajesh bhai, Ramprasad Bhai and Pratyush bhai participated in the meeting.
SATYA ZONE
CUTTACK 13.4.2008 A camp was organised in the campus of Siddheswarpur Pathamandir. 1.5.2008 Annual Sri Aurobindo Study circle was organised in Bhabani Jena’s house.
KENDRAPADA
Niranjan Nayak of Garadpur block organised in his house the annual Sri Aurobindo Study Circle.
13.4.2008 the 7th annual Sri Aurobindo study circle was organised by Prahllad Kumar Swain of Garadpur. Sukadeb Samal organised this study circle. 27.4.2008 the 8th annual study circle was celebrated by Narilo SriAurobindo Study Circle and Kendrapara Unit. Sarbaswar Mohapatra, Sukadeba Samal, Mamata Mohanty etc participated in this study circle.
SANTI ZONE
NUAPADA On 9.4.2008 Sri Aurobindo Integral Education Centre celebrated its Annual Function. Speakers were Ramchandra Mishra and Supriya Chatterjee had participated in this function and gave their views on “The Importance of Integral Education in Present Circumstances”.