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VICHAR KRANTI ABHIYAN ON VICHAR KRANTI ABHIYAN ON INTERNETINTERNET

Progress Report Progress Report Prepared for

Meeting with Shradeya Jiji and Varistha Karyakarta of Shantikunj on Dec 20th (2006)

Presented By: Prof. Saurabh Mishra (IITB), Shri Rajesh Yadav (Delhi Youth Group) & Shri Divyesh Vyas (Shantikunj Team)

Prepared by: Vipul Patel, Saurabh Mishra, Rajesh Yadav, Shantikunj Computer Room, Gaurav Bhalotia, Parag Mahaley,

Chaitanya Hazare on behalf of AWGP web team

Vichar Kranti Abhiyan on InternetThe Beginning……

Param Pujya Gurudev has said: Param Pujya Gurudev has said:

““All my spiritual energy is condensed in my words. All my spiritual energy is condensed in my words. Anyone who will read and assimilate my message of spiritual Anyone who will read and assimilate my message of spiritual

awakening is my disciple.”awakening is my disciple.”

““The heart of this Mission is to take the consciousness The heart of this Mission is to take the consciousness transforming literature to every noble and educated transforming literature to every noble and educated

person in the world.” person in the world.”

“ “My humble request to all of you is to spread the sparks of My humble request to all of you is to spread the sparks of the illumination behind my inspired words as far and wide as the illumination behind my inspired words as far and wide as

you can” you can”

Active discussions started on spread of Vichar Kranti Abhiyan using internet on Yahoo Group in 2004-2005 and many like

minded disciples from all over the world started coming together with Gurusatta’s inspirations.

Vichar Kranti Abhiyan on Internet Yahoo Group of Gayatri Pariwar

Yahoo Group Yahoo Group has played a major role in has played a major role in bringing pariwar members from all over bringing pariwar members from all over the world together.the world together. - Over 1242 members at present Over 1242 members at present (including DSVV alumni)(including DSVV alumni)- Pujya Gurudev is inspiring a large number of new members to Pujya Gurudev is inspiring a large number of new members to join the group continuously.join the group continuously.- Focus on spiritual discussions leading to self improvement and Focus on spiritual discussions leading to self improvement and spread of Vichar Kranti Abhiyan and communication of mission spread of Vichar Kranti Abhiyan and communication of mission activities across the world.activities across the world.

YAHOO GROUP HAS BEEN A GREAT SOURCE FOR CONNECTING DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD, SHARING

IDEAS AND ACTIVITIES AND COLLECTIVELY LEARNING PUJYA GURUDEV’S TEACHINGS

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gayatri_parivar/

Vichar Kranti Abhiyan on Internet Yahoo Group of Gayatri Pariwar

Vichar Kranti Abhiyan on Internet

Website Development What we realized early on….

The reach of internet has grown manifolds. People can The reach of internet has grown manifolds. People can contribute to Vichar Kranti Abhiyan through Internet contribute to Vichar Kranti Abhiyan through Internet

from their own offices and homes.from their own offices and homes.

We should strive to tap these resourcesWe should strive to tap these resources

WE DECIDED TO

Complement Shantikunj to develop internet strengths

Provide support rather than demanding support

Make fast decisions based on teachings of Pujya Gurudev

Vichar Kranti Abhiyan on Internet

Updated Website – How it started

In 2005 youth camp in PA, a web team was formed with In 2005 youth camp in PA, a web team was formed with members from Shantikunj and youths from USA and members from Shantikunj and youths from USA and

India.India.

The main goal of the website was to make The main goal of the website was to make literature and other material ( audio/video etc.) literature and other material ( audio/video etc.) available to the world and easily searchable on available to the world and easily searchable on

the website.the website.

Resources came from unexpected sources and the website was launched on Vasant Parva, 2006.

New literature in scanned/typed/re-typed formats as well as more and more audio/video files were made available on the website

since early 2006

AWGP website

Vichar Kranti Abhiyan on Internet How far has www.awgp.org reached?

Average Daily Visitors in October 2006: 325 (54% - First time visitors)

By promoting our website in every Gayatri Pariwar function across the globe, Using Search Engine Optimization and also by Sponsoring links on Google (paid), we can increase this number

several times in no time.

Vichar Kranti Abhiyan on Internet How far has www.awgp.org reached?

We have started reaching out to spiritual seekers globally

Visitors from 121 countries in past six weeks!!!!!!!Visitors from a total of 142 countries in past six months

Internet is enabling “Vichar Kranti Abhiyan” to spread to New Regions, New People

Yahoo group members are doing active “Jan Sampark”/ promotion on internet

Vichar Kranti Abhiyan on Internet

Online Videos (video.google.com)

The first video uploaded by Gaurav (CA) and Rajesh Yadav (Delhi) in The first video uploaded by Gaurav (CA) and Rajesh Yadav (Delhi) in Feb 2006.Feb 2006.

274 videos have been uploaded as of Dec 15274 videos have been uploaded as of Dec 15thth 2006 2006

About 100 Yug Pravah issues are online now. About 100 Yug Pravah issues are online now.

Key Team members for uploading Videos: Key Team members for uploading Videos: Rajesh Yadav and BL Pradhan (Delhi), Chaitanya Hazare (CA), Deepti Rajesh Yadav and BL Pradhan (Delhi), Chaitanya Hazare (CA), Deepti

Dixit (PA), Shantikunj Team, Vipul Patel (PA), Gaurav (CA) Dixit (PA), Shantikunj Team, Vipul Patel (PA), Gaurav (CA)

More Parijans are connecting to Shantikunj on frequent basis…Google Video Search Engine is bringing a lot of viewers to the

videos (Keywords - Meditation, Shantikunj, Yoga, Gayatri, …).A lot of new people are getting introduced to our mission.

Vichar Kranti Abhiyan on Internet Mostly Viewed Online Videos

242 4136

Super Science of Gayatri (English) Shantikunj 2273277

Corporate Excellence - Dr Pranav Pandya

1563178Yug Pravah No 100 (Shantikunj Video Magazine)

1982869

Yoga for Madhumeha Diabetes

106811931Yoga

DOWNLOADS

PAGE VIEWSVIDEO TITLE (TOP 5 VIDEOS)

………..WE NEED MORE VIDEOS IN ENGLISH…..…… SPECIFICALLY ON YOGA, MEDITATION AND GITA

EMD HAS BEEN VERY SUPPORTIVE IN PROVIDING VIDEOS

TOTAL OF 71,741 VIEWS AND 6329 DOWNLOADS AS OF 15TH DEC- 2006

Total of 22,665 views and 1572 downloads between 3rd Nov. and 15th Dec.

Next Phase of WebsitesDSVV

PHASE II of PHASE II of www.dsvv.orgwww.dsvv.orgUpdated DSVV Website is recently launched by the Updated DSVV Website is recently launched by the

collective efforts of a small DSVV Team and the AWGP collective efforts of a small DSVV Team and the AWGP Web Team. Web Team.

Website still requires a lot of work (Website still requires a lot of work (Content, PicturesContent, Pictures).).

awgp_researchawgp_research yahoo group yahoo group for taking DSVV research to for taking DSVV research to the world.the world.IN ORDER TO MAKE DSVV WEBSITE INTERNATIONALLY

RECOGNIZED, DSVV STUDENTS/STAFF MEMBERS MUST TAKE OWNERSHIP OF ITS CONTENT AND PROMOTION.

WE ALL MUST PARTICIPATE IN CREATING AWARENESS ABOUT THE POWER OF INTERNET AT DSVV.

Next Phase of WebsitesWWW.AWGP.ORG

Dedicated volunteers with technical skills having thorough understanding of mission are urgently required.

PHASE II of PHASE II of www.awgp.org Focus on “Sookshma Swaroop” of Vichar Kranti Abhiyan to reach out Focus on “Sookshma Swaroop” of Vichar Kranti Abhiyan to reach out to all spiritual seekers across the globe irrespective of their faith or to all spiritual seekers across the globe irrespective of their faith or religion.religion.

Weekly conf. calls for PHASE II of AWGP Website have started.Weekly conf. calls for PHASE II of AWGP Website have started.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) methods are being implemented.Search Engine Optimization (SEO) methods are being implemented.

CMS based in-house website platform has been developed.CMS based in-house website platform has been developed.

Key Team Members:Key Team Members: Shantikunj Team, Saurabh Mishra (Mumbai), Parag Mahalley Shantikunj Team, Saurabh Mishra (Mumbai), Parag Mahalley (TX), Gaurav Bhalotia (CA), Vipul Patel (PA), Rajesh Yadav (Delhi), Rajesh Mishra (TX), Gaurav Bhalotia (CA), Vipul Patel (PA), Rajesh Yadav (Delhi), Rajesh Mishra (Pune), Mohan Gupta (CA), Vivek Khanna (MD), Brijesh Kumar (Delhi), Padma (Pune), Mohan Gupta (CA), Vivek Khanna (MD), Brijesh Kumar (Delhi), Padma (Pune), Ankur Saxena (Pune), Chaitanya (CA), Swati Soni (Pune)(Pune), Ankur Saxena (Pune), Chaitanya (CA), Swati Soni (Pune)

Status of Online Literature English Books

Majority of English books have been reformatted for internet Majority of English books have been reformatted for internet edition and soft copies of books are now available. Some older edition and soft copies of books are now available. Some older books have been re-typed. New books are being added as and books have been re-typed. New books are being added as and

when they become available.when they become available.

Key Team MembersKey Team MembersBook Typing/OCR:Book Typing/OCR: Coordinator: Vipul Patel (PA)/Prof. Saurabh Mishra Coordinator: Vipul Patel (PA)/Prof. Saurabh Mishra (Mumbai)(Mumbai)

Dr. Madhavi Singh ( PA), Vaskarla Suresh (VA), Gayatri Naik Dr. Madhavi Singh ( PA), Vaskarla Suresh (VA), Gayatri Naik (IL), Tejal (IL), Tejal Thakkar (IL), Swati Patel (PA), Ajay Gupta (PA), Dr. Saraf Thakkar (IL), Swati Patel (PA), Ajay Gupta (PA), Dr. Saraf (Bangalore)(Bangalore)Book formatting:Book formatting: Nrupali – Team Leader Nrupali – Team Leader

Lajja Mahalley (TX), Bhawar Patel (NJ), Neeraj Ram (Australia), Lajja Mahalley (TX), Bhawar Patel (NJ), Neeraj Ram (Australia),

Lata ( Orissa), Vivek Singh (Roorkee) Lata ( Orissa), Vivek Singh (Roorkee) Book Cover Design:Book Cover Design: Somonath Patra (Bangalore), Gayatri Naik (IL), Somonath Patra (Bangalore), Gayatri Naik (IL), Ketan Ketan Patel (Vadodara), Garima Bhalotia (Rourkela)Patel (Vadodara), Garima Bhalotia (Rourkela)

Next PhaseCreate awareness about online books.

Put books on Google E-Print and other major book search domains.

Status of Online Literature Hindi Literature

All 70 Vangamyas are expected to be online by Vasant Panchami, All 70 Vangamyas are expected to be online by Vasant Panchami, 20072007 Scanning of Akhand Jyoti (Hindi) has been started. All issues (1939-Scanning of Akhand Jyoti (Hindi) has been started. All issues (1939-present) will be online soon.present) will be online soon. Approximately 300 books have been scanned. Approximately 300 books have been scanned. Delhi (Palam) youth group has taken a “Sankalpa” to scan additional Delhi (Palam) youth group has taken a “Sankalpa” to scan additional 151 books before Adarniya Dr. Saheb’s visit on 27151 books before Adarniya Dr. Saheb’s visit on 27thth January. January.

Coordinators:Coordinators: Rajesh Yadav (Delhi) / Prof. Saurabh Mishra (Mumbai) Rajesh Yadav (Delhi) / Prof. Saurabh Mishra (Mumbai)Palam, Delhi:Palam, Delhi: Palam Team is the major contributor and scanning is being done Palam Team is the major contributor and scanning is being done in shifts. Purchase of second scanner is planned.in shifts. Purchase of second scanner is planned.PA, USA:PA, USA: Recently acquired a stack paper cutter and is scanning remaining Recently acquired a stack paper cutter and is scanning remaining Vangmayas.Vangmayas.Other Contributors:Other Contributors: Sonia Srivastava (Canada), Krishna Singh (PA), Tejal Sonia Srivastava (Canada), Krishna Singh (PA), Tejal Thakkar (IL)Thakkar (IL)Material Support:Material Support: Vijay Sharma (Ahmedabad), Shantikunj Vijay Sharma (Ahmedabad), Shantikunj

Youth groups are encouraged to have a computer with internet where local samayadani’s can do samaya daan on internet for Vichar

Kranti.

CWC, USA has budgeted financial support for hardware/software purchase for these groups.

Vichar Kranti Abhiyan on Internet Literature / Content in Other Languages

Ketan Patel and his team has started scanning Ketan Patel and his team has started scanning Gujarati Gujarati books. books. 45 books have been scanned so far. Vijay Sharma (Ahmedabad) 45 books have been scanned so far. Vijay Sharma (Ahmedabad) is providing books and is coordinating the priority. is providing books and is coordinating the priority.

AkhandAkhand JyotiJyoti English English is Online, Monthly Publications in is Online, Monthly Publications in Tamil, Tamil, Telugu and MarathiTelugu and Marathi will be online soon. will be online soon.

Pragya Abhiyan (Gujarati and Pragya Abhiyan (Gujarati and HindiHindi)) are also online now. are also online now.

Books in Books in Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Kannad, Oriya, Bangla Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Kannad, Oriya, Bangla and Marathiand Marathi are being scanned are being scanned

Access to electronic files for new material will save a lot of time and effort.

Vichar Kranti Abhiyan on Internet Audio

Online AudioOnline Audio - Lectures Lectures of Param Pujya Gurudev, Vandaniya Mataji, Adarniya Dr. of Param Pujya Gurudev, Vandaniya Mataji, Adarniya Dr.

Saheb and Jiji and varishta karyakartas of Shantikunj. Saheb and Jiji and varishta karyakartas of Shantikunj. - Pragya GeetsPragya Geets, Yagna vidhi, guided meditations, Audio books, Yagna vidhi, guided meditations, Audio books- Audio BooksAudio Books in Gujarati/Hindi/English are being prepared by in Gujarati/Hindi/English are being prepared by

Mayur Rao of Dhuvarn, Gujarat and Saurabh Mishra (Mumbai)Mayur Rao of Dhuvarn, Gujarat and Saurabh Mishra (Mumbai)- http://www.awgp.org/jukeboxhttp://www.awgp.org/jukebox (Ready to be online) (Ready to be online)

Radio Station: Internet radio for AWGP and DSVVRadio Station: Internet radio for AWGP and DSVV At present, morning meditation, amritvani and songs (5 – At present, morning meditation, amritvani and songs (5 –

6 a.m.) are broadcasted on Skype daily from Shantikunj 6 a.m.) are broadcasted on Skype daily from Shantikunj computer room. computer room.

A 24 hr A 24 hr internet basedinternet based broadcasting radio station is broadcasting radio station is ready to be launched. (main contributors: Chaitanya Hazarey ready to be launched. (main contributors: Chaitanya Hazarey and Rajesh Yadav) and Rajesh Yadav) AUDIO LECTURES/SONGS/AUDIO BOOKS CAN BE LISTENED

ONLINE OR DOWNLOADED ON MP3 PLAYERS FROM INTERNET.

Vichar Kranti Abhiyan on Internet NEW INITIATIVES

Periodic International Gosthi with Senior Parijans At ShantikunjPeriodic International Gosthi with Senior Parijans At Shantikunj

- SKYPE conf. facility on internet will be used for large international SKYPE conf. facility on internet will be used for large international conferences.conferences. - During his last trip to USA, Adarniya Dr. Saheb conducted the During his last trip to USA, Adarniya Dr. Saheb conducted the first international Internet Gosthi from New Jersey with over 25+ first international Internet Gosthi from New Jersey with over 25+ locations (over 300 parijans) participating.locations (over 300 parijans) participating.- Adarniya Dr. Saheb, Vireshwar Upaddhyaya ji, Kalicharan ji and Adarniya Dr. Saheb, Vireshwar Upaddhyaya ji, Kalicharan ji and Dr. A. K. Datta ji have agreed to give time for this.Dr. A. K. Datta ji have agreed to give time for this.

Online “NEWS and Feature” section for news articles (in several Online “NEWS and Feature” section for news articles (in several languages) for distribution to medialanguages) for distribution to media Live Webcast of Events on Internet.Live Webcast of Events on Internet.

Online subscriptions for magazines and Online Book Store.Online subscriptions for magazines and Online Book Store.WE NEED TO START INTERNET GOSTHI SOON AS YOUTH MEMBERS

NEED GUIDANCE AND MOTIVATION

NEED HIGH SPEED INTERENT CONNECTIVITY : 1 - 2 Mbps

NEWS AND FEATURE SECTION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH QUALIFIED STAFF

ESPECIALLY FOR ENGLISH

Vichar Kranti Abhiyan on Internet Inspirational Elements for Web Team - I

• Apne Anga Avayavon Se (Sajal Shraddha)Apne Anga Avayavon Se (Sajal Shraddha) – Who – Who are we?are we? Aatmeeyataa VikaasAatmeeyataa Vikaas vs Productivity, vs Productivity,

Team WorkTeam Work vs Individual Effort, vs Individual Effort, BeliefBelief that everything is done by Gurusatta’s that everything is done by Gurusatta’s

InspirationInspiration• Yug Nirman Satsankalp (Prakhar Pragya)Yug Nirman Satsankalp (Prakhar Pragya) – How to – How to do? do? Discipline - Individual’s Name should not be Discipline - Individual’s Name should not be putput on on Website - P.P. Gurudev appreciation for EMD Website - P.P. Gurudev appreciation for EMD Team work.Team work.• Vichar Kranti Ke BeejVichar Kranti Ke Beej – What to do? Gurusatta Ki – What to do? Gurusatta Ki Peedaa, Peedaa, Nivedan, Aavaahan, Aashvaasan Nivedan, Aavaahan, Aashvaasan (Web Team (Web Team Believes)Believes)• Regular SwaadhyaayaRegular Swaadhyaaya of Krantidharmi Saahitya (21 of Krantidharmi Saahitya (21stst Century Century Literature) and AmritavaaniLiterature) and Amritavaani

Web Team’s achievements are a result of belief in the principles laid down by Gurusatta.

Vichar Kranti Abhiyan on Internet Inspirational Elements for Web Team - II

•Philosophy of GayatriPhilosophy of Gayatri – Collective thinking for website – Collective thinking for website in all in all languages and for all regions & groups.languages and for all regions & groups.• Philosophy of YagyaPhilosophy of Yagya – Collective Effort, Salaaha Le – Collective Effort, Salaaha Le Sammaan Sammaan Den, Pariwaar Bhaav Kaa Vikaas (Freedom of Den, Pariwaar Bhaav Kaa Vikaas (Freedom of suggestions suggestions and initiatives)and initiatives)• Rigorous Review ProcessRigorous Review Process before uploading/publishing before uploading/publishing of 2-3 of 2-3 stages based on stages based on principles laid down by principles laid down by

Gurusatta and Gurusatta and 5 5 W’s – WW’s – What? hat? WWhy? Hohy? Howw? ? WWhere? & here? & WWhen? hen? - - AccountabilityAccountability

Web Team’s achievements are a result of belief in the principles laid down by Gurusatta.

Vichar Kranti Abhiyan on Internet How are we creating awareness?

Several yahoo group members are writing articles with Several yahoo group members are writing articles with links to our books, audio lectures, videos, Akhand Jyoti links to our books, audio lectures, videos, Akhand Jyoti

articles and articles and postingposting them them on various spiritual on various spiritual discussion forums and websitesdiscussion forums and websites..

Several members are doing Several members are doing one-on-one jan-samparkone-on-one jan-sampark by by sending emails to a member of a specific group - for sending emails to a member of a specific group - for

example, introducing member of a group on subconscious example, introducing member of a group on subconscious mind with our book: Extrasensory potentials of mind.. Etc.. mind with our book: Extrasensory potentials of mind.. Etc..

Many of these emails are receiving great responses.Many of these emails are receiving great responses.

Delhi youth have taken a sankalpa to send 51,551 emails Delhi youth have taken a sankalpa to send 51,551 emails (using (using OrkutOrkut) by Jan 27) by Jan 27thth before the visit of Adarniya Dr. before the visit of Adarniya Dr.

Saheb at Palam.Saheb at Palam.Delhi youth’s passion is inspiring many youth groups to actively participate

Vichar Kranti Abhiyan on Internet WHAT DOES WEBTEAM NEED IMMEDIATELY?

THE NEED OF THE HOUR IS TO CREATE AWARENESS ABOUT THE THE NEED OF THE HOUR IS TO CREATE AWARENESS ABOUT THE CONTENT ON OUR WEBSITE AMONG OUR OWN PARIJANS CONTENT ON OUR WEBSITE AMONG OUR OWN PARIJANS

- Efficient content development team with Efficient content development team with Mission’s Mission’s comprehensive visioncomprehensive vision- We need to have regular articles about website in Pragya Abhiyan We need to have regular articles about website in Pragya Abhiyan and other magazines in all languages. and other magazines in all languages. - ALLALL books, flyers, banners, CDs must have our website names. books, flyers, banners, CDs must have our website names.- We need to have several banners with website names within We need to have several banners with website names within Shantikunj/DSVV for our visiting parijans and on the front gates for Shantikunj/DSVV for our visiting parijans and on the front gates for highway traffic.highway traffic.- We have started collecting emails at Swagat Kaksha at Shantikunj. We have started collecting emails at Swagat Kaksha at Shantikunj. We must start sending messages to them at least once a month.We must start sending messages to them at least once a month.- DSVV needs to start collecting emails.DSVV needs to start collecting emails.- Soft copies of Akhand Jyoti (other than English), Vangamaya and Soft copies of Akhand Jyoti (other than English), Vangamaya and other books.other books.- High speed internet connectivity in Shantikunj/DSVV : 1-2 Mbps High speed internet connectivity in Shantikunj/DSVV : 1-2 Mbps

Our parijans must talk about website in every program to attract youth.

...Email is a very cost/time effective medium to stay connected…