Sanatan Jyoti - Bharat Sevashram Sangha

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ETERNAL LIGHT ♦ SANATAN JYOTI ♦ 2013Message from the Acting President of ExecutiveCommittee of BSSNADear Fellow Devotees,November 23, 2013It’s amazing how far Bharat Sevashram Sanghas’ Chicago branch came in shortperiod of time. It all started in 1992 in the basement of a devotee’s home in Chicago.That was the time when Swami Purnatmananda-ji just came to this country. With thecooperation of devotees and his hard work and dedication, within few years in 1997Swami Purnatmananda-ji was able to acquire Chicago Ashram’s first own building.Soon after that Ashram purchased a bigger building in Elgin, Illinois and from therein 2007 Ashram moved to even bigger building in the historic city of Aurora, Illinois.Aurora Ashram’s building is 16,000 sq. ft. of floor space with high ceiling andauditorium in the basement. It also has 60 car capacity parking lot. These are somethings none of the previous Chicago Ashram buildings had.Purchasing a big building is one thing, maintaining a building of this size is evenbigger challenge. Being in Midwest, during coldest months of the year heating bill forthe Ashram alone goes as high as $3,000/month. Then of course there are otherutility bills and cost of building maintenance, lawn maintenance etc. These are notonly expenses for the Ashram. There are many other legal and compliance relatedexpenses.With Gods grace, with generous donations received from all devotees like you,Ashram somehow able to manage such huge expenses. Apart from monitorydonations, many devotees give their countless hours to do Ashram’s work thatotherwise Ashram had to pay someone to hire to get that work done. Devotees’selfless work not only does good to their heart and soul, but also sets great examplefor future generation.Annual fundraiser is the only event which Ashram holds for the purpose of collectingdonations. Other times devotees willingly donate when they come for Pujas and8BHARAT SEVASHRAM SANGHA OF NORTH AMERICA, CHICAGO
ETERNAL LIGHT ♦ SANATAN JYOTI ♦ 2013celebrations at the Ashram throughout the year. We all are fortunate that in spite ofbeing so far from India, we have such a big Ashram where we can come andcelebrate Indian cultural events. This brings us happiness, peace and provides oursoul spiritual food. Our kids, our future generation, get opportunity to learn Indianculture. Once a year Ashram conducts full day youth summer camp to bring kidseven closer to Indian culture. At camp kids are taught many moral lessons with thehope they will become good citizens.On behalf of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Chicago I would like to thank each andeveryone those volunteered, sponsored, donated and even just participated inevents. Without your continuous support Chicago Ashram couldn’t have came so far.Ashram sincerely hopes you will continue to provide even more support in comingyears.With best wishes,Sincerely,Debabrata Sadhukhan,(Acting President of Executive CommitteeBharat Sevashram Sangha, Chicago)BHARAT SEVASHRAM SANGHA OF NORTH AMERICA, CHICAGO 9
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