Bal-sabha can be translated to "kids(boys)-assembly." Every Sunday, bal-sabha takes place every week at mandir(temple). It is split into three groups by age; Group 1, Group 2, Group 3.
Bal-sabha lasts approximately an hour as shown in the sample scedule.
| Sabha Schedule | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Theme | ||
| Topic | Time | Title | Presenter |
| Slokh | 1-2 | Manglachanan | Balaks |
| Dhoon | 2-3 | Bolo Re Swami... | Balaks |
| Praarthna | 3-4 | Ame Sau Swamina... | Balaks |
| SKC Presentation | 4-5 | Misc. | Presenter 1 |
| PV Presentation | 5-6 | Misc. | Presenter 2 |
| Conclusion | |||
At the beginning of the week (usually Tuesday or Wednesday), an email is sent out with the schedule of the upcoming sabha and pdf sources. Presentors are expected to prepare a presentation and/or activity.
The email is sent by the main sanchalak. He assigns presenters based on availability and experience.
To start off sabha we begin with the Viday Slokha and Jay Naad.
The purpose of Viday Slokha and Jay Naad is to welcome Maharaj into the sabha. The Sabha is ended with the Purnahuti Slokha. Followed by the Jay Naad, would be Dhun and and Praarthna. These could vary from each sabha.
Viday Slokha:
"Shri-mad-sad-gun-Shalinam chidchidi vyaapta cha divyakrutim
Jive-Shaakshar mukta koti sukhdam naikãvtãrã dhipam
Gneya Shri Purushottamam munivaray Vedãdi-kirtyam vibhum
tammulãkshar-yuktameva Sahajãnadam cha vande sadã"
Jay Naad:
"Shree Swaminarayan Bhagwan ni Jay
Shree Akshara-Purushottam Maharaj ni Jay
Shree Gunatitanand Swami Maharaj ni Jay
Shree Bhagatji Maharaj ni Jay
Shree Shastriji Maharaj ni Jay
Shree Yogiji Maharaj ni Jay
Shree Pramukh Swami Maharaj ni Jay
Shree Mahant Swami Maharaj ni Jay"
During a typical Sabha, there will be two presentations. The first is Satsang Knowledge(SKC), which focuses on satsang concepts and teachings. The second is Prasang Varna(PV). PV typically consists of several prasangs and applications. Each presentation requires a visual assistance and it's advisable to include an activity(especially PV).
Between the DPK and announcements, Smruti Time and Mukhpath takes place. Smruti Time shows a vicharan video, and then ask the balaks questions and reflect. Mukhpath changes from each unit. It could a slokha, kirtan, or Vachanamrut quote.
After the announcement, the sabha ends with the Dhyey Mantra and Purnahuti Slokha.
Dhyey Mantra:
Gunãtitam gurum prãpya, Brahmarupam nijãtmanaha
Purnahuti Slokha:
Shriharim sãksharam sarvadeveshvaram