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ABOUT OUR FOUNDER:

Thathuvagnani Vethathiri Maharishi

Thathuvagnani Vethathiri Maharishi was born in the year 1911 in a weaver’s family of Guduvancheri, a small village near Chennai. From his childhood his inquiring mind searched for the answers to the following question: “Who is God?” “What is life?” “Why does poverty exist in the World?” He grew into a self educated man and a profound thinker. Through sustained research in the philosophies of Tamil Siddha saints, such as Thirumoolar, Thiruvalluvar, Thayumanavar and Ramalingar, and meditation on self, he formulated a complete science of living for the betterment of all men and women. He came to the firm conviction that training of the mind, introspection and reformation of the habits of life are necessary for achieving success, peace, happiness and wisdom. Hence he systematized a science of living as follows.

1. Physical exercises: to maintain general fitness;
2. Simplified Kundalini Yoga (SKY) meditation to train the mind to a subtle frequency and enhance its capabilities;
3. Self-analysis or introspection, for sublimation and self-realization;
4. Kaya Kalpa Yoga to maintain youthfulness and postpone death so as to live long enough to achive one’s goal in life.

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Through his own realization of Truth, he synthesized and expounded the philosophies of universal magnetism, bio magnetism, evolution of the universe, evolution of living beings, Brahma Gnanam (God realization) and the Vethathiri Model of Universe (Cosmological Theory). He lived and taught his philosophy for more than five decades in a simple, rational language, so that it could be understood by the majority and ultimately, through dedication of mind, anyone could experience the subjective phenomena of Truth, life-force and mind. He founded The World Community Service Centre (WCSC) in the year 1958 in Guduvancheri. He was invited to visit foreign countries on many occasions and has taught extensively for more than 20 years in U.S.A., Malaysia, Singapore, Mexico, Democratic Republic of Korea and Japan. He also spoke at the United Nations organisation in the year 1974.

Even at the advanced age of 95 he was tirelessly working for the cause of world peace through individual peace. More than one million people have learnt this Yoga for Human Excellence. Maharishi attained Mahasamadhi at the age of 95, on 28th March, 2006 at Temple of Consciousness, Aliyar.

Objectives Of The Wcsc

1. The objective of the World Community Service Centre is to bring peace in the society through peace in the individual. Society is made up of individual human beings. Hence, peace must emanate from individual, then permeate to the family, and then to the society at large. Ultimately world peace will blossom. The practices and teachings of the WCSC are made so as to combine and integrate these three aims.

2. To teach philosophy of Nature and initiate practical and easy methods of attaining Self Realisation to those who deserve and thereby spread altruism all over the world.

3. To make people understand that they must unite for purposes of solving common problems such as unemployment, imparting spiritual education to all children, clearing of slums and improving sanitation and to educate the people about the necessity of Co-operative Societies for production and distribution of essential requisites of life, etc.,

Policy:

It is the policy of WCSC to work for and achieve all its objects and ideals by all peaceful and legitimate means and to spread its objects and ideals amongst the people of India and other nations of the World without transgressing the limits of Freedom of speech, Freedom of thought, Freedom of action and Freedom of opinion, as conferred by the Constitutions of those nations. This organisation will be a non-religious and non-political Organization.

Administration Of WCSC

The WCSC has been registered under Societies Registration Act of Tamil Nadu, India. Hence this organisation is functioning in accordance with the procedure laid down by this Act. The following Administration Bodies have been formed as provided by this Act.

General Body

The General Body shall be constituted as follows:

i) One member (Managing Trustee / Secretary /Treasurer / or any Trustee) of the affiliated Trust.
ii) Such other members admitted by President / Board of Management.
Number of General Body Members for the year 2007 – 2008 is 363.

Functions Of The General Body

i) Subject to the express provisions contained in the Articles of Association of WCSC, the General Body Members shall be the authority of this organization and shall have the powers for amendment and / or additions to the Memorandum or Articles of this organization on the recommendations of President / Board of Management.
ii) The General Body shall elect the Executive Committee Members for a term of three years.

Note: The General Body meeting is held once in a year.

Executive Committee

In the General Body Meeting, once in three years, members not exceeding 200 are elected as Executive Committee Members. Among these Executive Committee members, not exceeding 100 members are elected to the Board of Management. Among the members of Board of Management, following office bearers have been elected for the year 2007-2008 President-1, Vice President-5, General Secretary-1, Joint Secretary-3 and Treasurer-1.
Number of Executive Committee Members for the year 2007 – 2008 is 128.

Note: The Meeting of Executive Committee is held twice in a year.

Functions Of Board Of Management

i) Board of Management represents WCSC.
ii) Board of Management frames Bye-Laws in respect of any subject for carrying out the aims and objects of the WCSC and about which the articles are silent and have not made any express provisions and the Board of Management shall have the power to move, add, alter, modify or delete the aims and objects of WCSC with the consent of the President and Executive Committee.
iii) Shall determine and provide ways and means for the maintenance of all offices and other employees of WCSC.
iv) Shall have the powers to receive the contribution in cash or in kind either for the above said general purpose or for any specific objects and shall deal with the same;
v) Shall form sub-committees for the various activities of the Centre, wherever and whenever necessary, and also delegate any of the powers hereby conferred on the Board of Management to be exercised by any person, Committee nominated by it and by such delegation of powers the Board of Management are in no way diverted of their powers in this behalf. Further the Board of Management has powers to vary and / or revoke the powers so delegated; the said Committee should function under the head of the President.

Number of Member in Board of Management for the year 2007 – 2008 is 57.

Note: The Meeting of Board of Management is held once in three months.

Duties And Functions of Office Bearers President:

He shall preside over all the meetings of the Board of Management, Executive Committee and of the General Body and of all the Sub-Committees. His ruling shall be final in all procedural matters. The President shall have power of General supervision over all the activities of WCSC.

Vice President:

One of the Vice-Presidents shall act as President in the absence of the President.

General Secretary:

The General Secretary to the Board of Management will be in charge of the office of WCSC and amongst others do the following acts and things;

i) To look after and conduct all correspondence relating to or in any way concerning the WCSC other than those which may be allocated to any member or members in charge of any department of WCSC.
ii) To operate under the joint signature of President or such other member of the Board of Management approved or authorized in this behalf by the Board of Management on any account in one or more bank or banks as approved by the Board of Management in conjunction with Treasurer of WCSC.
iii) He shall be responsible for carrying on day to day administration and collection of subscription and all other dues of WCSC.

Joint Secretaries:

They shall assist the General Secretary in all his works and one of them shall act as General Secretary in his absence.

Treasurer:

i) He shall present up-to-date accounts in every meeting of the Board of Management showing receipts and expenditure up to the date of the meeting.
ii) He shall at the time of the Annual General Body Meeting present full and detailed accounts duly audited by the Auditor of WCSC.

Directorates

The President has formed the following Directorates and has appointed suitable Senior Professors / Professors of SKY to serve in these Committees to streamline WCSC Administration and to implement the projects most effectively.

a) Directorate of VISION for Wisdom – to organize different courses of SKY system of Yoga by the Universities.
b) Directorate of SMART (Selection of Masters and Training) - to select different levels of Masters and impart training to them in the SKY system.
c) Directorate of Brain Trust - to undertake the works relating to Research and Developments, Web Site, Information Technology, etc., in the SKY system of Yoga practices
d) Directorate of Publications – to attend the works relating to Publications of Books written by Maharishi through Vethathiri Publications and Publication of ‘Anboli’ monthly Magazine of WCSC, preparation of CD, DVD Brouchers etc., to propagate the system of Yoga practices and Maharishi’s Philosophy.

Activities of WCSC
 

Manavalakkalai Yoga for Human excellence
Integrated Yoga Practices for Holistice Health
(Physical, Spiritual and Social Health)

Introduction:

The World Community Service Centre founded by Yogiraj Vethathiri Maharishi has been teaching Integrated Yoga practices consisting of.

1. Simplified Physical Exercise for maintaining good health by curing diseases and improving the immunity power against diseases.
2. Simplified Meditation and Introspection Methods to keep the mind in peaceful state and to lead a virtuous way of life.
3. Simplified Kayakalpa Exercise to conserve life energy to maintain youthfulness and ensure longevity of life.

Contents Of The Course:

I.Simplified Physical Exercise:

A set of exercises has been designed as synthesis of different yogasana practices. This can be practiced by any person above the age of eight. The contents of simplified exercises are as follows:

i) Hand exercises
ii) Leg exercises
iii) Neuro-muscular breathing exercises
iv) Eye exercises
v) Kapalapathy
vi) Makarasana Part 1 & 2
vii) Massage
viii) Acu-pressure
ix) Relaxation

These Physical exercises ensure proper circulation of blood, heat and air in the body.

The Foot Reflexology in the leg exercise activates the nerves and correct Electrical imbalances. Breathing exercise ensures increase in the intake of oxygen which will help to purify the blood.

Eventhough most of these exercises are helpful to cure some diseases like arthritis, sinasitis, spondilatis etc., they are mainly useful for prevention of occurrence of diseases.

II.Simplified Kundalini Yoga

Astanga Yoga (Yoga in eight steps) evolved by Pathanjali Saint has been simplified to suit the needs of modern way of life. The principles and practices adopted in this simplified meditation are based on scientific principles.

It is a fact that human being is always in emotional mood due to hereditary imprints and environmental factors. By doing this meditation, the frequency of mind is reduced from Beta (14-40 cycles per second – emotional mood) to Alfa (8-13 cps – awareness stage). The practitioner is able to keep the mind at pituitary gland (Master gland for five senses) and do his/her activities (Thought, word and deed) with awareness of the consequences. This will enable any practitioner to keep the mind in a peaceful state and to develop willpower, avoid pains / diseases and also to solve problems.

III.Introspection Or Self Analysis

This is another important practice in this system of yoga. With the willpower derived by meditation, the practitioner will be able to develop positive thinking, can be free from desires which can not be fulfilled, can neutralize anger and eradicate worries.

By doing this practice, one is able to understand the “Causes and Effect System” of Nature. He will adopt moderation in food, physical activities, sleep, sex, and thought force so that he/she will neither ignore nor over indulge in these five aspects. This will enable the individual to lead a virtuous way of life with three phases namely morality (not to cause harm physically or mentally), duty (due to society) and charity (helping others by physical labour, material and knowledge)

IV.kayakalpa yoga practices

Science of Kayakalpa delineates the manner in which the human body can be immortalized. Kaya Kalpa Yoga has a three-fold objective:

1. Withstanding the ageing process:
2. Maintaining health and youthfulness and
3. Postponing one’s death to suit one’s wishes.

Kayakalpa comprises two important exercises:

1. Recycling of vital energy and
2. Toning of nervous system.

If these two exercises are learnt and practiced regularly immunity of individual will be raised to a remarkable instant.

The practice enables and equips one to maintain physical and mental health, further spiritual development and rejuvenate the physical body to withstand the ageing process. The practice will benefit everyone, regardless of sex, race, religion, caste, to enjoy a happy and energetic life.

Conclusion:

Thus, these Integrated Yoga practices will enable the practitioner to develop concentration and maintain good health, happiness, peace and also to preserve the intensity of life energy (Bio-current) to lead a perfect life and do the activities which are usefull to self and the Society.

Trusts Affiliated With WCSC

Simplified Kundalini Yoga Trusts (Spiritual Education Centres) Affiliated to the WCSC are conducting courses on Yoga for Human Excellence referred to above according to the procedure laid down by WCSC Management.

The classes are conducted by the Masters and Professors of Yoga trained and nominated by WCSC.

Every Trust is functioning with Trustees who are providing necessary funds for the Infrastructure and other facilities for functioning of the Trusts. Each Trust utilizes the services of one Master-in-Charge and required number of Assistant Masters-in-Charge who are trained by WCSC (Directorate of SMART)

A Program Officer is looking after day to day functioning of the Trust.

A Trust can have required number of SKY Meditation Centers according to the need of the area and also the availability of minimum number of male and female Masters of SKY. All the YHE courses are conducted in Meditation Centers also with the guidance of the concerned Trust.

Upgrading a Meditation Centre as Trust

Any Meditation Centre with minimum number of Trustees, a building with required facilities and minimum number of male and female Masters can become an independent Trust on recommendation by the concerned Trust and Zonal Committee. (in Tamil Nadu)

Zonal Committee

In Tamil Nadu, Zonal Committees have been formed, each Zone consisting of 3 or 4 Districts in order to co-ordinate the activities of the Trust and to help WCSC Head Office in Development activities. Each Zone is functioning on behalf of WCSC Head Office, in the respective area.

Zonal Committee Members

The Zonal Committee Members are nominated by the President, WCSC.

Some important Functions of Zonal Committee:

1. To convene meeting of Trustees of Trusts in the Zone, review the performance of each Trust and provide guidelines to improve the Activities of Trusts.
2. To motivate Trusts to open more number of SKY Meditation Centres to teach these Yoga practices to students and public in the respective area.
3. To motivate Meditation Centres with necessary infrastructure, sources of funds and Masters to upgrade them as Trusts.
4. To provide necessary facilities for conducting special meetings convened by Director VISION for Wisdom and Director, SMART.
5. To maintain data base in respect of all the Trusts in the Zone, collect and send the data required by WCSC Head Office and to send quarterly consolidated reports on performance of Trusts and Accounts in respect of the Zone to WCSC Head Office Chennai at the end of each Quarter.

 
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