Vivekananda Balaka Sangha

Vivekananda Balaka Sangha is an institution opened in April 1953 for the education of poor boys. It was established by Swami Yatiswarananda in Bangalore, India.

Vivekananda Balaka Sangha
Address
Bangalore, India Karnataka
Information
Motto	Atmano mokshartham jagat hitaya cha (आत्मनो मोक्षार्थं जगद्धिताय च) (For one’s own salvation and for the welfare of the world)
Oversight	Ramakrishna Mission
Website	rkmkmpskamarpukur.org

History

Yatiswarananda, president of Ramakarishna Math school in Bangalore, was inspired by Sunday schools he saw in the United States. He was impressed at how they promoted the moral and ethical development of children in conjunction with their regular education. When he returned to India, Yatiswarananda planned a similar venture for the spiritual and moral growth of children, in line with the vision of Swami Vivekananda. The result was Vivekananda Balaka Sangha. The institution's first students were local school children.

Current state

Balaka Sangha is currently part of Ramakrishna Math school, and functions as a cultural organisation for boys older than 9. Students are taught Vedic chanting and Bhajan chanting, and are exposed to the cultural and religious heritage of India.