Young Sadhak Sangam
(Ranchi Ashram)
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 – Sunday, September 14, 2025
About the Event
As the mind and the feeling are directed inward, you begin to feel God’s joy. The pleasures of the senses do not last, but the joy of God is everlasting. It is incomparable!
— Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda
A New Programme Blossoms
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS) organized a Sadhana Sangam exclusively for young sadhaks (ages 23-35) — a spiritually immersive experience that was held at the serene YSS Ranchi Ashram from September 10 to 14, 2025.
This special Sangam was a manifestation of the growing interest among youth in Paramahansa Yogananda’s universal teachings for inner clarity and strength.
The Sangam offered a sacred space where hundreds of young devotees from across India came together to dive deeper into Paramahansa Yogananda’s teachings, form soul friendships, and discover a balanced spiritual lifestyle suited to the fast-paced modern world.
A Nourishing Spiritual Routine for a Yogic Way of Life
Rooted in Yoganandaji’s ideal of balanced living, the daily routine during sangam was simple yet transformational: meditations and kirtans, engaging classes and workshops, joyful seva, inspirational satsangas, YSS Lessons study, introspection, and a time for rest, recreation, and fellowship.
This holistic yogic lifestyle was thoughtfully planned and designed for young seekers — something they can carry home and make their own.
Highlights of the Sangam
While the programme included review and guided practice of the YSS techniques of meditation, new elements were introduced, especially for young seekers. The programme included:
- Group meditations and kirtans
- Review and guided practice of the sacred YSS meditation techniques
- Group study of Lessons and introspection
- Inspirational satsangas on Guruji’s teachings, and their application in daily life
- Workshops and discussion groups on
- Making life’s important decisions with spiritual wisdom
- Finding inner balance in a fast-paced world
- Nurturing relationships with kindness and consideration
- Applying the law of success
- Outing to a nature spot near Ranchi
- Recreational activities like hatha yoga sessions, sports, etc.
- Fellowship with other young sadhaks
The classes and talks were held in English. Although there was no Kriya Yoga diksha ceremony, a review class on the technique of Kriya Yoga was conducted.
Your Financial Support Is Appreciated
We request contributions to cover various expenses incurred in organizing these functions. The Registration Fee is subsidized, so that even devotees with limited means can participate. We are grateful to those who are able to make larger contributions, allowing us to offer this subsidy and thereby extend Gurudeva’s hospitality to all sincere seekers.
Contact Details for Registration and Enquiries
Yogoda Satsanga Sakha Math — Ranchi
Paramahansa Yogananda Path
Ranchi 834 001
Phone: (0651) 6655 555 (Mon-Sat, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
Email: [email protected]
If you would like to know more about the programmes we have for youth, please contact [email protected].
