The Organization
America Saraswata Sangha(AMSAS) is a religious and spiritual organization.
It is registered as a non-profit 501-3(c) organization with the State of North Carolina.
One of the primary goal of AMSAS is to help its members achieve spiritual enlightenment. It is a branch
of (NSS), Puri, India.
NSS was established by Guru Paramahansa Shrimad Swami Nigamananda Saraswati Deva on August 24, 1934.
Members of AMSAS accept Swami Nigamananda as their only Guru and Ista, JAYAGURU as mantra and
they promise to abide by the direction of NSS. AMSAS members join Sangha Puja every weekend at
Nigam Smruti Mandira, Efland in person and over conference bridge. During the Sangha Session Thakura's
teachings,philosophy are discussed as per the instruction of Thakura.
Shree Shree Thakura lived at Puri for twelve years. In his secluded life at Puri,
some people started coming to see him and became disciples. On his auspicious birthday in Year 1934, he established
Nilachala Saraswata Sangha for his disciples in Odisha. The house where Thakura used to live is now known as
Nilachala Kutira.
The Sangha was established with following three principles.
- Leading ideal household life (Adarsha Gruhasta Gathana): Lead a disciplined and idealistic life such
that your kids can grow to be of noble characters.
- Realization of United Strength (Sangha Shakti Pratistha): Establish a sangha(religious group) where
you can find at least three devotees to attain spiritual enlightenment.
- Sharing of feelings (Bhava Binimaya): Share your spiritual feelings with other devotees by attending
Sammilani (Spiritual Congregation).
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