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In 1984, in memory of his guru Swami Sivananda, Paramahamsaji founded Sivananda Math, a charitable institution at Munger. This institution aims at facilitating the growth and development of the under privileged and the deprived sections of the society with special emphasis on rural communities. The main thrust is given on health, hygiene and education. Scholarships are also given to the deserving students. Clothes are distributed to the needy and medical assistance is provided to the under privileged. The Sivananda Math has provided succor to the needy in the following manner still today:
Scholarships have been given to 450 deserving youths, residing in the Munger district. 40 hand pumps were provided in Munger town for the supply of drinking water. A private bus stand was constructed on the request of the District Administration. For the purpose of upgrading health and education facilities, seven villages have been adopted. Clothing and food have been distributed to the destitute. Houses have been constructed for many of the adivasis in Rikhia (Deoghar) and a small hospital has been established there to look after their health
requirements. The second institution that Paramahamsa Satyananda established in 1984 is the Yoga Research Foundation. The aim of this institution is to provide an accurate assessment of yoga within a scientific framework and to establish yoga as a science essential for the further evolution of mankind. The first project was a five year study on respiratory diseases. Yoga research is carried out in a controlled environment in order to provide an accurate assessment of the practices. Brain mapping and documentation of transcendental states is a further aspect of this work.
Countless people throughout the world were inspired by Paramahamsa Satyananda during his many world tours. The result is a staggering number of yoga ashrams and thousands of centers spread all over the globe, the focal point of which is the Bihar School of Yoga. It is praiseworthy to note that over 600 delegates, representing all those centers, are present here in
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| SR No. | 014011 |
| Book Title | Yoga Sagar |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Paramhamsa Satyananda |
| Publisher | Bihar School of Yoga Munger |
| Publication Year | 1994 |
| Total Pages | 436 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Seminar & Articles |
| File Size | 24 MB |