Join the Living with Values - Vachana Jeevana 2027 Competition!
This innovative competition is the back again for the second time, it promotes meaningful self-reflection and introspection, bringing a modern perspective to timeless values.
Join Us for the Journey of a Lifetime!
Be part of something bigger! The Living with Values Journal Writing Competition invites you to join a powerful movement where your insights can inspire real change. For over 20 days, you’ll experience a transformative journey, bringing timeless wisdom to your own life through your own reflections.
With a modest $10 AUD entry fee, you’re not only supporting your own growth but helping create a values-driven community. This is more than a competition; it’s a mission to unite people across borders, cultivating a culture rooted in respect, compassion, and resilience. Join us today and let your story be part of this incredible journey!
All proceeds from the entry fees go towards supporting BSAPAC’s mission to promote such initiatives further and foster a community aligned with values of empathy, integrity, and resilience.
The Judging Panel
Our judging panel is composed of a team of distinguished experts from the fields of Vachana literature, cultural studies, and community leadership. This diverse panel of judges brings unique perspectives to ensure each submission is appreciated for its cultural resonance and thoughtful translation of values. With backgrounds spanning various disciplines, the judges are dedicated to recognizing authentic reflections that truly embody the spirit of compassion, justice, and integrity.
The Living with Values Journal Writing Competition
The Journal Writing Competition is an inspiring, first-of-its-kind global event organised by the Basava Samiti Asia Pacific (BSAPAC). This competition encourages participants from all backgrounds, ages, and communities to engage deeply with five core value themes: Respect, Determination, Justice, Compassion, and Honesty. Through a unique journaling journey, each participant selects a value theme, dedicating daily reflections to real-life applications of that value, fostering personal growth and insight.
Key Details of the Competition
- Entry Fee: $10 AUD + Service Fee for only 1 theme that you choose
- Eligibility: Open to participants of all ages, ethnicities, and genders
- Duration: 20-day journal with daily entries focusing on a single value theme from
- Submission Journal: The entries can be in English, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Chinese and Persian and can be provided with a suitable translation. It must not exceed 2000 words per day. BSAPAC have access to translators who will assist with the messaging as required.
- Entries are welcome: from all ages, genders and all abilities
- Submission Format: Digital submission via email, it can include images, videos and text (Contact Us).
Each entry should be submitted in a consolidated document that meets the word count requirements and adheres to the competition’s format guidelines.
Submit your entries via email [email protected] with the subject line Vachana Jeevana.
Schedule and Judging
- First Screening: Conducted in person or online across Australia and beyond
- Winners Announced: 15th and 16th May 2027 at the 3rd Asia Pacific Convention 2027
- Opportunity for short listed articles to be published in the Convention Souvenir Magazine 2027.
Disclaimer: AI Generated fake stories will be disqualified from judgement. All reflections must be true and original.