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Samagra started with three social workers in India, who felt that ‘social work’ needs to be balanced and enlightened by spiritual sadhana. Nay, spiritual pursuit itself should be the core and social work, its outward manifestation. Motivation to serve others in the truest sense can only come when one has had a glimpse of the cord of oneness which ties ‘us’ to ‘them’ and vice versa. No amount of intellectual understanding of social issues or emotional pain for others can give us this understanding, this vision. And without it, true sewa can not be sustained for any length of time. Without it, service can not empower both the parties. With it, service becomes joy and a tool for our final evolution. Read more about this holistic vision (on-line booklet).

In practical terms, we try to balance a routine of meditation, calmness, chanting, study of scriptures with a daily schedule of visits to children and others needing our services, in schools, support groups and at centre itself. Following ancient Indian tradition, we respect and accept all paths of sincere enquiry.