At Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul Bangalore, a special pre-vacation programme titled “Vacation Tiffin” was conducted on 16th October 2026 to guide students on how to make their upcoming Dussehra vacation meaningful, productive, and spiritually enriching. During the session, Pujya Trithswarop dasji Swamiji explained the various activities students should undertake during their holidays, along with things they should avoid, encouraging them to use their vacation wisely while remaining connected to their values and daily disciplines.
To put these teachings into practice, every student was given a specially designed worksheet titled “My Dussehra Vacation – Pre-Vacation Workshop.” The worksheet encouraged students to share inspiring stories about Gurukul, Bhagwan Swaminarayan, and the Saints; introduce others to the Shikshapatri; help their parents through useful household activities; and participate in seva and charity. It also encouraged spiritual charity by distributing Jap Malas and teaching the Swaminarayan Mahamantra, sharing satsang through devotional videos and satsang sessions, and inspiring others to join Gurukul.
Through this thoughtful initiative, students were encouraged to transform their vacation into an opportunity for personal growth, family service, spiritual development, and spreading satsang. The programme beautifully conveyed that holidays are not merely a break from studies but also a valuable time to practise good values and live the teachings of Gurukul. 🙏