International Youth Conference on Satyagraha & Geeta Pravachana

South Asian Fraternity,
6, Lajpat Bhawan, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi – 11 00 24
&
Geetai Mission,
Paramdham Ashram, Paunar, Wardha – 44 21 11

Ref. No: SAF/Conf/137 Date: 27.12.2007

Dear Friend,

The nation is celebrating the Centenary of Satyagraha initially started by Mahatma Gandhi in 1907 & also the 75th year of Geeta Pravachana written by Sant Vinobaji. Geeta Pravachana has been translated into 18 Indian & 8 foreign languages. So far more than 26 lakh copies have been sold. It contains guidelines for every aspect of life.

We are planning to organize an International Youth Conference on Satyagraha & Geeta Pravachana at the Youth Hostel, Puri, Orissa on February 16 & 17 (Sat, Sun), 2008. We intend to invite about 200 youths from various countries & streams.

We shall invite articles on Satyagraha & Geeta Pravachana from eminent Gandhians to be read in the conference & published in the Souvenir. We shall invite some Gandhian thinkers to address the delegates.

Since we are not depending on government grant, we may not be able to reimburse the traveling expenses. However, we shall provide free vegetarian food & simple accommodation.

We extend invitation to all interested young friends to join in the deliberations of this conference to think over how Satyagraha & Geeta Pravachana can help to solve the problems of violence & lead us to a joyful community life.

Suggested Topics :
1 Satyagraha in modern context in social and public life,
2 Role of Geeta Pravachana in preparing the real spirit of Satyagraha,
3 Spiritual / Moral base of Satyagrahis,
4 Geeta Pravachana to promote peace & communal harmony,
5 Satyagraha for preservation of environment,
6 Antyodaya to counter violence in public life,
7 Women empowerment through Geeta Pravachana,
8 Social justice through Satyagraha & Geeta Pravachana.

Please motivate one male & one female young friend to participate.

Please send the application on a simple paper & wait for our selection letter.

With prayers for peace.

Yours sincerely,



Satya Paul,
Secretary General,
South Asian Fraternity,
Lajpat Bhavan, Lajpat Nagar IV,
New Delhi – 11 00 24


Ms. Pravina Desai
Secretary, Geetai Mission,
Paramdham Ashram, Paunar,
Wardha – 442 111. (Maharashtra)Email: