The concept of ghar sabha is an innovative initiative introduced by Pramukh Swami Mahara (fifth spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan). Conflicting schedules and varied interests make it increasingly difficult for members of a modern family to spend quality time together. Ghar sabha offers a solution to this by encouraging family members to gather daily to discuss spirituality and share updates and happenings from each other’s lives. This daily communication helps family members become better attuned to each other’s spiritual and emotional needs. Pramukh Swami Maharaj launched this initiative as a remedy for social and familial unrest in our communities, saying, “Ghar sabha e ghar ni shobha che,” meaning “Ghar sabha is the only way to truly beautify our homes.” Families are given access to discussion topics, media supplements and short presentations that can be shared in their ghar sabhas along with traditional prayers. Ghar sabha has improved the dynamics of thousands of families.

Weekly bal satsang sabhas, or children’s assemblies, provide an opportunity for children to engage in a healthy environment with their peers. These assemblies introduce complex ideas through interactive mediums, such as skits, debates, and question/answer sessions, which enable children to voice their opinions and ask questions freely. Sabhas are typically run by youths that have been raised and educated in the same locales, making it easier for them to relate to the children’s concerns and attitudes. BAPS provides value-based education about the importance of respecting elders, communicating with parents, and basics such as no cursing, no violence, no stealing, and etiquette. Children are given an opportunity to practically apply their lessons at recitals, festivals, and weekly satsang assemblies.

Weekly kishore/yuvak satsang sabha, or youth assemblies, provide an opportunity for youths to engage in a healthy environment with their peers. These assemblies build a base for morality and spirituality in their lives. They introduce complex ideas through interactive mediums, such as skits, debates, and question/answer sessions, which enable youths to voice their opinions and ask questions freely. Sabhas are typically run by youths that have been raised and educated in the same locales, making it easier for them to relate to other youths’ concerns and attitudes. BAPS provides value-based education about the importance of respecting elders, maintaining addiction-free lives, morally acceptable behavior, interacting with peers, and communication skills. Youths are given an opportunity to practically apply their lessons at recitals, festivals, and weekly satsang assemblies. BAPS youth assemblies usually consist of prayer, devotional bhajans, presentations on Hindu dharma or history, followed by a forum to discuss everyday situations and issues, such as with domestic relationships, education, career, negative peer pressure, and communicating with their parents. Assemblies are typically followed by recreational activities for youths to interact in an informal setting. These weekly assemblies help shape the lives of thousands of youths around the world.

Weekly Mahila satsang sabha, or women assemblies, provide an opportunity for women to empower and contribute to society. BAPS women assemblies usually consist of prayer, devotional bhajans, presentations on Hindu dharma or history, followed by a forum to discuss everyday situations and issues, such as with domestic relationships, education, career, negative peer pressure, and communicating with family. Assemblies are typically followed by recreational activities to interact in an informal setting.

Weekly balika satsang sabhas, or children’s assemblies, provide an opportunity for children to engage in a healthy environment with their peers. These assemblies introduce complex ideas through interactive mediums, such as skits, debates, and question/answer sessions, which enable children to voice their opinions and ask questions freely. Sabhas are typically run by youth girls that have been raised and educated in the same locales, making it easier for them to relate to the children’s concerns and attitudes. BAPS provides value-based education about the importance of respecting elders, communicating with parents, and basics such as no cursing, no violence, no stealing, and etiquette. Children are given an opportunity to practically apply their lessons at recitals, festivals, and weekly satsang assemblies.

Weekly kishori/yuvati satsang sabha, or youth assemblies, provide an opportunity for youths to engage in a healthy environment with their peers. These assemblies build a base for morality and spirituality in their lives. They introduce complex ideas through interactive mediums, such as skits, debates, and question/answer sessions, which enable youths to voice their opinions and ask questions freely. Sabhas are typically run by youths that have been raised and educated in the same locales, making it easier for them to relate to other youths’ concerns and attitudes. BAPS provides value-based education about the importance of respecting elders, maintaining addiction-free lives, morally acceptable behavior, interacting with peers, and communication skills. Youths are given an opportunity to practically apply their lessons at recitals, festivals, and weekly satsang assemblies. BAPS youth assemblies usually consist of prayer, devotional bhajans, presentations on Hindu dharma or history, followed by a forum to discuss everyday situations and issues, such as with domestic relationships, education, career, negative peer pressure, and communicating with their parents. Assemblies are typically followed by recreational activities for youths to interact in an informal setting. These weekly assemblies help shape the lives of thousands of youths around the world.