Ayudh - Awaken Youth; Unite for Dharma

AYUDH Kolkata organized Youth Camp reaching the youth at the vibrant city of West Bengal to provide a platform for young people to connect, share ideas, and explore their potential to serve the society. These camps are held in various cities of India, bringing together participants from different walks of life for learning spiritual values and fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose to serve. 

The camp witnessed an Investiture Ceremony with the selection of position heads and Team Leads and honoring AYUDH Leaders from Kolkata for their incomparable contribution for their social commitment. Amma reminds us, "The beauty and charm of selfless love and service should not die away from the face of this earth.” With this mission, AYUDH is nurturing a generation of compassionate leaders who are committed to social service, environmental sustainability, and striving for inner growth. 

The camp gave the participants the opportunity to discuss the social issues faced by today’s generation with their team members & come up with a new project/event plan for 2024. Team leaders presented potential social projects for the Kolkata region, showcasing their commitment to resolving the issues and making a positive change.  

Bri. Amritatmika Chaitanya from the National Coordination Team of AYUDH India enthusiastically supported the new project ideas proposed by the teams. She affirmed the transformative potential of these initiatives and their alignment with AYUDH's mission of igniting social change through youth leadership. Her unwavering support fueled the teams' motivation and empowered them to bring their visionary projects to life. 

Bri. Niseema from the National Coordination Team guided participants through the motivational talk with the messages from the timeless epics and Sanatana Dharma fundamentals in the form of a quiz. As AYUDHians navigated the quiz gained a deeper appreciation for the profound lessons embedded within the scriptures, ancient sagas, and the true essence of Eternal Truth. 

Ms Priya Nair, Principal, Amrita Vidyalayam, Kolkata appreciated the participants for dedicating their time for the good cause and said, all acts need to be done with passion, then we will not miss great opportunities. She congratulated the Team Leads and said they have to be role models for other youngsters. 

The day included more enjoyable Team Bonding games and other group activities, ensuring a perfect balance between learning and enjoyment.  

AYUDH Team leader Debayan Das, an Engineering student from Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata reflects on his experience, "The youth camp was an unforgettable experience. I've learned so much about my scriptures and duties toward the world, and I'm so grateful for the opportunity to be part of AYUDH initiatives. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a way to grow and serve the world." 

“The AYUDH Youth Camp was an amazing experience! As always, I enjoyed the day spent with the AYUDH team. Our discussions were so fruitful, and we are excited to plan the upcoming events. The time spent with AYUDH team is the one I cherish the most in my life because this is the time I think and do something good for others “, remarked Soumita Banerjee from Amrita Vidyalayam, Kolkata 

At the end of the camp AYUDHians passionately sang melodies of bhajans, filling the air with the sweet sounds of devotion and togetherness.