Samvaada is a dialogue which allows a flow of meaning among us,
a flow of love and connection between parents and children,
a flow of connection and encouragement between fellow parents,
a flow of Dharma between contributing members of society.
Samvaada enriches our lives.
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15. April – June 2024 Quarterly Newsletter
We are happy that SHINE is making a meaningful difference at three levels—in the life of the SHINE Tejasvi teacher, in the lives of the SHINE children, and in the lives of you, dear parents. This quarterly issue gives you a glimpse of the experiences of the students, parents and teachers at SHINE. There is also the comic strip on Dharma-based interactions and the activities the children have participated in this quarter. Happy reading!
14. January – March 2024 Quarterly Newsletter
Welcome to the first edition of Samvaada this year! We’re seeking more teachers to join SHINE Tejasvis and share Sanatana Dharma values with children. This edition features a tejasvi’s journey, a Dharma-based parenting comic strip, and festive activities. Plus, there’s a new engaging book for children and parents. Enjoy the read!
13. October – December 2023 Quarterly Newsletter
It is the last Samvaada edition of the year! As we run through the impact created by the SHINE program and the Tejasvi-s. , the heart fills with gratitude and pride. The children have learnt various aspects of Sanatana Dharma and enthusiastically participate in all the celebrations and events. This edition has our new feature – Dharma-based parenting section in the form of cartoons. Enjoy the vibrant colours and illustrations! Wishing you a 2024 that is full of harmony and blessings.
12. July-September 2023 Quarterly Newsletter
14 SHINE teachers who are actively conducting classes for children both offline and online mode have reached out to 172 children from 4 countries – India, USA, UK, Trinidad & Tobago. These children can tell you why Dharma is the secret of all superheroes, can chant shlokas, learn from Ramayana and Mahabharata, speak about their Iṣṭa devata-s, tell you about temples, celebrate festivals and have fun while doing all of this!
In the coming year, we will reach out to 300 children through an additional 10 teachers and make Dharma SHINE even brighter.
11. April-June 2023 Quarterly Newsletter
It gives the SHINE teachers great joy to see the way the children have gained an insight into Sanatana Dharma – appreciating everything as Ishvara, understanding dharma, and enjoying the beauty of our festivals. It is inspiring to see them have a subtle impact on their parents’ lives, too. To date, 14 teachers have reached out to 141 children and we aim to reach out to 750 children, contributing to India’s 75th year of Independence.
10. January – March 2023 Quarterly Newsletter
We celebrate the Hindu New Year and Sri Ram Navami with wishes to all for happy, fulfilled lives. We are happy to share that we have now 108 children in the SHINE family. Teaching them about dharma, Ishvara, and the cultural and spiritual heritage of Bharat has indeed been a joyful journey.
9. October – December 2022 Quarterly Newsletter
Congratulations to all the new SHINE Tejasvi teachers for taking up SHINE, being a part of and committed to this journey of contributing to Bharat and passing on its glory to the next generations. Prayers that may SHINE reach out to and touch the lives of as many children as possible.
8. July-September 2022 Quarterly Newsletter
With the abundant blessings of Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswatiji, we are thrilled to let you know that we now have about 20 SHINE teachers across India and other parts of the world. The newsletter includes details of new teachers, their experience on completion of SHINE Tejasvi – Teachers’ Training Program, the upcoming batches in different countries and much more. Children learnt the significance of Guru Purnima, about Rishi Veda Vyasa and an Overview of the Hindu Shastra.
7. April-June 2022 Quarterly Newsletter
As a part of honouring our relationships with the five connections (Pancha Maha Yajnas), in the quarter of April to June 2022, we focused on doing our yajna towards the ‘Bhuta-s’. We celebrated the World Environment Day on June 5th. Our plan in this 75th year of India’s Independence – 750 children (6-12 years) across Bharat and overseas will learn and live Sanatana Dharma in their every day lives. Hence, we are looking for SHINE teachers (Tejasvis) who will join us in making our dream a reality.
6. Jan-Mar 2022 Quarterly Newsletter
As we celebrate the Hindu New Year, let us all welcome Bhagavan Sri Rama into our lives. May we all live the values that characterize and glorify him. Let him become an intrinsic and inseparable part of our lives so that we stand up for Dharma (universal values and principles) that become the “adharastambha”, the foundation for life on this Earth, our only home. You will notice that our newsletter has a brand new look for the new year! Also SHINE Samvaada is becoming a shining newsletter by children, for children and with our children. We are happy and proud of how they are living a life of Dharma.
5. Oct-Dec 2021 Quarterly Newsletter
Its been a wonderful journey with our Shine Samvaada as we welcome the New Year. Its gratifying to see the involvement of our children in honoring our ancestors, celebrating Navaratri and Deepavali, contributing to a cause on Children’s Day and reveling in the knowledge of the Bhagavad Gita.
4. July-Sept 2021 Quarterly Newsletter
Festivals have always been a very key and an integral part of every culture. The months of Ashadha (July), Shravana (Aug) and Bhadrapada (Sep), are very auspicious, as, in these months, we seek blessings of our different Rishis, Devatas and Pitrs (ancestors). The newsletter includes a welcome note by Sonali Ambasankar and articles on Janmashtami and Navaratri and our SHINE students have enthusiastically participated in these festivities.
3. April – June 2021 Quarterly Newsletter –
We complete our Dharma trilogy series with our new release,’The power and magic of karma’. The newsletter includes an article on Guru Purnima, the inspiring story of Swami Chinmayananda, highlights of our online SHINE camp, video links and beautiful expressions by children.
2. Jan – March 2021 Quarterly newsletter
As we approach the celebration of Rama Navami, what better way to celebrate than start the issue with an appreciation of you, wonderful parents as you live your dharma! There are links to our new video series – Dharma – the secret of all superheroes, the power of three devata-s, announcement to our upcoming SHINE online camp and our children’s space full of meaning and creativity.
1.Our inaugural issue and Annual Newsletter 2020
This issue includes a welcome letter by Swamini Brahmaprajnananda, a note on how to establish a spiritual foundation for our children, links to several informative and engaging youtube videos of shlokas and marga-darshanam, guidance to parents. It also includes a valuable resource about a review of all resources online for the spiritual heritage of India.
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