Art of Living volunteers work in Gaja affected villages in South India

Chennai: December 6, 16.00 IST: In the aftermath of the cyclone Gaja, the Art of Living volunteers swung into action to provide relief materials to the affected villages of Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Pudukottai and Nagapattinam. As on 5^th December, we have covered 154 villages, benefiting 21456 families and distributed 81 tons worth materials, including essential supplies like potable water, rice, dals, milk powder, bread, etc. Tarpaulin sheets for those whose homes were damaged. Approximately 100+ volunteers are physically working on this project, everyday, backed by many more volunteers who are working hard to procure and reach the supplies to the common relief centre for the 4 districts.

 

Besides providing relief materials, under the guidance of Swami Sarveshwar, Brahmmachari SriTej, Senthil Subramaniyan, Youth Co-ordinator for Tamil Nadu and counsellors Rakesh Babu and Dr. Damodaran taught meditation & breathing exercises to the affected families. Mr. Senthil Subramaniyan  shared that, "It was heartening to see some of the villagers share that more than the relief materials which would last 3-4 days, the mediation sessions gave them mental peace and hope to face Life challenges." As part of long term relief measures, these sessions will continue in the affected districts.

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