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Established legally as a not-for-profit foundation under the inspiration and guidance of Saman Shrutpragyaji in 2006, the Peace of Mind Foundation, situated in the city of Rajkot, in Gujarat, India, has been founded upon the fundamental value of peace.
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We were so grateful to spend time with Samanji on Friday. We were blessed to hear about his life story, learn various forms of meditation, share a meal, ask him endless questions, and enjoy a therapeutic car ride together. His energy is infectious, and I cannot wait to read his book that he so kindly brought for us. Most importantly, we were able to bring many of our friends together to spend time with him, and the feeling of peace and love in the room was overwhelming
Hi! I'm Annika Sheth and I'm apart of 2024-25 Project Aastha organized by the peace of mind foundation and I have really loved this experience for the past eight days and enjoyed so many factors of this trip. Some feedback I would give is more interactions with the kids that would connect with them on a more personal level like lessons or do my activities with them. I also would like to do more charity work like how we gave bananas to the kids and blankets to the workers. I feel like that would have been really fun and would've served as extra seva. Overall this was a really fun trip and I enjoyed interacting with the kids a lot.
This seva trip has been one to remember and I know it has made a positive impact on me for life. Personally I felt that this trip was very accommodating for NRI, everything was so much better than expected. From the nice living spaces to the amazing fresh food that we were given everyday, everything was perfect! I definitely would recommend project Aastha to anyone! I myself have learned so much on this trip, from the way kids learn in schools here, to the connectedness of the Indian community. One thing that I would recommend is getting more hands on volunteer work. Though I agree that offering our knowledge is great, I also think we can show that we are equals to them by getting more involved. For example helping farm, working more with kids personally, cooking food, etc.
2024-2025 project Aastha has been nothing short of perfect. The living arrangements, food/ refreshments, and most importantly itinerary was extremely well planned, organized, and diversified. I feel that this project had an ideal mix of seva, learning, exploration, and dharma. The balance was better than I had expected. I've found every corner of this trip accommodating, friendly, and enjoyable. I could not have had a better experience and would like to extend my thanks to Samanji and team for organizing an opportunity so impactful, yet enjoyable.
I had a great time on this Seva trip. I would like to thank Samanji Shrutpragyaji for organizing such an amazing and eye-opening experience for us all. It was very well thought out, and every activity enriched my journey. I especially loved the school discussions and connecting with the students. Learning about the passion and goals of the students taught me more about my homeland. All of the cultural activities and sightseeing that were included helped me connect with my culture and gave me invaluable experiences. I also appreciated the flexibility of the activities and how much was adapted based on our preferences. Thanks for an amazing experience — I hope to come back soon and visit with all the friends I made on this trip.
I had an excellent and eye-opening experience at Project Aastha 2024, filled with happiness and joy through working with children. One piece of feedback I would encourage for future Project Aastha programs is to diversify the schools and vary the groups we interact with. I really enjoyed visiting the school for mentally challenged children and wished we had more time to engage with them. Although we had a great time speaking with boys and girls from standards 5–12, it would be even more meaningful if we had the opportunity to connect with a wider variety of people.
My name is Pranay Mohnot, and I had a fulfilling experience in Project Aastha 2024/2025. While I enjoyed interacting with school children through the Q&A sessions, I would’ve appreciated an after-action review each night to reflect on what went well and identify areas for improvement. My answers during the Q&As lacked structure at times, so more preparation and review would be beneficial. The talent show at Purusharth School was one of the highlights for me. However, it could have been even better with advance preparation. For example, we could have performed a skit or delivered more elaborate performances if we had prior knowledge and time to rehearse.
While I had an amazing time participating in Project Aastha, I do have a couple of suggestions for future programs. For the next Project Aastha, I recommend incorporating more than just Q&A sessions. One of my favorite moments was when we distributed bananas to the disabled children and gave blankets to construction workers. I’d love to see more community service activities like that, which create a direct and meaningful impact. Much of the project involved us speaking, and it’s unclear how much information the students were actually retaining. To better engage the students, we could include fun, interactive activities—such as playing games or teaching simple skills like cooking. Also, instead of keeping all sessions in a panel format, we could occasionally offer workshops to encourage more hands-on participation and deeper connection
What I deeply appreciate about Samanji is his refreshing candidness and practical approach to spirituality. As a "pseudo-monk" who embraces modern technology while maintaining monastic principles, he bridges the gap between complete renunciation and meaningful societal contribution. His philosophy centers on "being rather than becoming," emphasizing present-moment awareness without attachment. He masterfully integrates wisdom from multiple religious traditions, particularly Jainism, while remaining open to contemporary spiritual research and practices. His teaching style is gentle and humorous, never overwhelming students with pressure or unrealistic expectations. Instead, he begins with simple, achievable goals like daily ten-minute meditations. His social intelligence allows him to instantly connect with anyone, making complex spiritual concepts accessible through his lighthearted yet profound approach to life
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