Rising Apostles for Ahimsa and Maitri
A One-Year Residential Flowership Programme
Vision
To build a global community of peace and harmony apostles by
inner transformation and community engagement.
Objectives
- To internalize truthfulness in thought, word, and action as the anchor of peace.
- To cultivate love as a universal force beyond borders, religions, and divisions.
- To practice compassion through selfless service, empathy, and care for nature.
- To understand and apply Gandhian philosophy in today’s ecological and global context.
- To prepare participants as peace ambassadors capable of resolving conflicts, fostering dialogue, and initiating grassroots social change.
- To promote sustainable living practices and eco-conscious leadership.
- To experience satsang as a scientific and spiritual practice for nurturing peace.
- To practice minimalism – living with less.
- To embark upon a journey of Panchkoshiya development.
- To start ‘Raamvaadi’ – a activity center
Syllabus
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Location |
Lokbharati Gramvidyapeeth, Sanosara, Ta. Sihor, Dist. Bhavnagar, Gujarat (INDIA) |
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Inspiration |
Mahatma Gandhi & Rev. Morari Bapu |
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Patron |
Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, & Pro Vice Chancellor |
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Fellowship Certified by |
Lokbharati University for Rural Innovation, Sanosara |
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Duration & Mode |
1 Year - Fulltime & Residential |
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Eligibility |
Admissions through LoI, Entrance Test, Personal Interview and Group Discussion
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Language of Instruction |
English & Hindi |
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Target Participants |
Open to individuals from all cultures, faiths, genders and professions across the globe |
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Batch Size |
Maximum 25 |
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Guiding Principles |
Truth, Love, Compassion, Ahimsa (Non-violence), Maitri (Kinship), Peace and faith in the existence in the Ultimate.
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Mentors |
Experts from diverse fields |
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Internships & Retreats |
Ramkatha Shravan (wherever in India), Kailash Gurukul, Chitrakutdham Talgajarda, Mahuva, Sabarmati Ashram, Sevagram-Vardha, Vinoba Ashram Paunar, Dandi Museum, Gramodhyog Centers, Vigyan Ashram Pabal, Gandhi Tirth Jalgaon, Naturopathy Centers, Organic Farms, etc.
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Course Facilitators |
Shree Vishal Bhadani +91 9426885387 vishalbhadani87@gmail.com |
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Shree Jaydev Mankad +91 9825272501 jaydevmankad@gmail.com |
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Course Fee |
$ 2000 (US) including food and accommodation (the expenditure for internship is not included as it varies from candidate to candidate)
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Foundation of the Flowership
Semester-1:
Gandhi Bapu
- Truth & Harmony
- Ahimsa and Maitri
- Philosophy of Unto this last
- Faith and Living the Values
- Internships
Semester-2:
Morai Bapu
- Love & Compassion
- Fraternity and Peace
- Accepting all, cooperation and commitment
- Diligence, perseverance and prayer
- Internships
Daily Rhythm (Indicative)
- 05:30 – 07:00 am : Yoga, meditation, silence
- 07:00 – 08:00 am : Community chores / eco-work (shared living practice)
- 08:00 – 09:00 am : Breakfast
- 09:30 – 12:30 pm : Classes, seminars, or workshops
- 12:30 – 02:00 pm : Lunch & rest
- 02:00 – 05:00 pm : Fieldwork / group projects / dialogues
- 05:00 – 06:00 pm : Sports
- 06:00 – 07:00 pm : Evening prayer / peace meditation
- 07:00 – 08:00 pm : Dinner and Satsang
- 08:00 – 09:00 pm : Story circle / cultural exchange / guest talk
- 09:00 pm : Personal journaling and Silence until next morning
Expected Outcomes
- Develop and make others develop a deep, embodied understanding of Truth, Love, and Compassion.
- Learn and apply practical skills in non-violence, mediation, ecological responsibility, and conflict resolution.
- Experience the transformative power of satsang in nurturing inner and collective peace.
- Carry forward Peace Action Projects for human and environmental well-being in their own communities.
What after the Flowership?
RAAMVAADI
These ambassadors will start an activity center in their respective countries to rise as voices of conscience, bridging divides, healing conflicts, and fostering sustainable communities rooted in dignity, justice, ecological harmony, and mutual respect. Through inner transformation, service to society, environmental stewardship, and satsang as a collective practice of truth and love, RAAM aspires to create a living movement of peace radiating from the self to society, from local communities to the global stage.
At the successful completion of the programme, the flowers will get