02/01/2026
Day 1 of the 18th National Network of Buddhist Youth Convention ignited minds and hearts across India! ✨
Inspired by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s timeless message—“Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence”—the day unfolded with powerful energy, unity, and purpose.
The convention began on a deeply spiritual note with Trisharana–Panchashila, Vidhayaka Panchashila, and Buddha Pooja, grounding the youth in Dhamma and collective resolve. In the esteemed presence of our honourable guests, the atmosphere was charged with inspiration and commitment to social transformation.
The Convention Preamble, delivered by Jaideep Bagade Jaideep Bagde , set a strong foundation, reminding us that learning, inner transformation, and service to society are at the core of the NNBY mission.
Ms. Savita Bedarkar enlightened the gathering on the legacy of great social reformers and the historical and social relevance of Manusmriti Dahan Din.
Adding a global Ambedkarite perspective, Mr. Sandeep Mohite (Oman – AIM) shared how Ambedkar International Mission supports NNBY libraries across seven states and powerfully reiterated Babasaheb’s guiding call:
Educate • Agitate • Organise, along with the transformative mantra RISE – Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence.
A deeply moving moment came when activist Amol presented a song against Manuwad, leading into the symbolic Manusmriti Dahan—burning not just notes, but our inner Manu: prejudice, negativity, discrimination, and limiting habits 🔥.
The day concluded peacefully with Dhammapalan Gatha, setting the tone for deeper learning in the sessions ahead.
Youth energy + Dhamma + Ambedkarite vision = Real transformation in action! 💙
🙏🏻 Sangit Sakhare
मन की जागृति से शुरू हुआ एक नया सवेरा,
बाबासाहेब के विचारों ने दिखाया उजियारा।
त्रिशरण–पंचशील की ध्वनि में गूंजा संकल्प,
भारत भर के युवाओं का एक स्वर, एक विकल्प।
ज्ञान की लौ जली, अन्याय की राख उड़ी,
मनुवाद की जंजीरें मन से आज टूटीं।
“शिक्षित बनो, संगठित रहो, संघर्ष करो,”
धम्म के पथ पर युवा बोले—अब बदलाव होगा जरूर।
नीले आकाश के नीचे जागा चेतन मन,
धम्म और आंबेडकरी सोच से सशक्त हुआ जन।
युवा ऊर्जा, करुणा, और क्रांति की पहचान—
यही है परिवर्तन, यही है नया निर्माण। 💙