Basics - GUIDING

Sulekha Rani.R,            Basic       -                   1.  GUIDE        1. A Guide is 2. A Guide is 3. A Guide is 4. A Guide is 5. A Guide is 6. A Guide is 7. A Guide is

PGT Chemistry, KV NTPC Kayamkulam  GUIDING    LAW Trustworthy. Loyal. A friend to animal and loves Nature. Disciplined and helps protect public property. Courageous. Thrifty. Pure in Thought, Word and Deed.

   2.      GUIDE PROMISE

On my honor

I promise that

I will do my best

To do my duty to God

And my Country

To help other people and

To obey the Scout/Guide Law. 

                                                                           3.   SIGN 

                                       


 The Guide Sign is given by raising the Right hand in level with the shoulder, palm to the front with three fingers stretched together and thumb closing on the little finger.

• The Sign is given at the time of Investiture or at the time of renewal of the Scout/Guide promise.
• The Sign reminds Parts of the Promise made and forms the basis of the Salute.
• The thumb covering the little finger stands for protecting the weaker people.

                                 4.  MOTTO 

                                                 " BE PREPARED " 

 It is achieved by being Physically Strong, Mentally Awake, and Morally Straight.

It also means that you are always in a state of readiness in mind and body to do your duty.

Be Prepared in Mind: It can be achieved by having disciplined yourself to be obedient to every order, and also by having thought out beforehand any accident or situation that might occur, so that you know the right thing to do at the right moment, and are willing to do it.

     

                                              5.   SALUTE


  The scout/Guide salute is a secret sign used only by the Scouts and Guides all over the world amongst themselves.

        Scout/Guide Salute is given by raising the right arm smartly to the level of the shoulder, palm to the front with the three fingers stretched together, the first touching the forehead one inch above the right eyebrow and thumb closing on the little finger. And after that, the arm cutting to the front is quickly and smartly down curling the fingers.

        The Salute reminds, members of the promise taken. The 3 fingers held upright represent the 3 fold Promise.

A special case comes with Scout/Guide staff or when right hand is engaged: -

        When a Scout/Guide is carrying his/her Staff in his/her right hand or engaged otherwise, he will bring his left arm smartly across the body along the belt-line in a horizontal position. Palm facing down, the fingers showing the Scout/Guide Sign and be kept just along the belt-line for a period.

When to salute: -

1. None should wait to be saluted but "Salute First" irrespective of age and position.

2. All Scouts/Guides in uniform should salute each other only at their first meet during a day and when they part for the day.

3. During hoisting of National Flag and Bharat Scouts & Guides Flag, World Scouts Flag World Guides Flag.

4. Playing of National Anthem.
5. To funerals of Scout and National Leaders.

6. While in a rally or Group "file" none should Salute but the leader of the rally or "file" should Salute and others should stand in Attention Position. The only Exception is during National Anthem or Flag Honoring, when all present Salute.

 6. LEFT HAND SHAKE 

 

   There are number of traditional things in our Movement and the Left Hand Shake is one of them.

        In 1896 our founder, as Colonel Baden Powell, was in Ashanti in Africa. After the conflict on entering the town was met and greeted by the African Chief. B.P. held out his right hand. The African Chief said, "No, you must shake my left hand, because only the Bravest Of The Brave Shake hands With The Left".

And also the left hand is nearer to our heart so it's given as a Hearty Shake Hand.

        Every Scout/Guide should shake hand with the left to show that we are all are in this great World-Wide Brotherhood and Sisterhood.

 7. PRAYER 

Guide Prayer Daya Kar Dhan Bhakti Ka Hamen Parmatma Dena, Daya Kar Dhan Hamari atma Men Shudhata Dena. Hamare Dhyan Mein Aoo Prabhu Ankho Mein Bas Jao, Andhere Dilo Mein Aa Kar Ke Param Jyothi Jaga Denaa . Baha do Prem Ki Ganga Dilo Mein Prem Ka Sagar, Hame Apas Mein Mil Jhul Kar Prabhu Rehna Sikha Dena. Hamara Karm Ho Seva Hamara Dharm Ho Seva, Sada Emaan Ho Seva Va Sevaku Char Bana Dena . VatanKe Vaste Jeena Vatan Ke Vaste Marna , Vatan Par Jaa Fidha Karna Prabhu Humko Sikha Dena.

       8.  FLAG SONG 

Flag Song Bharat Scout Guide Jhanda Uncha Sada Rahega, Uncha Sada Rahega Jhanda Uncha Sada Rahega. Neela Rang Gagan Sa Vistrit Bhratru Bahv Phelata, Tridal kamal Nit tin Pratigyao Ki Yad dilata. Aur Chakr Kehta Hei Prathipal Age Kadam Badega. Uncha Sada Rahega Jhanda Uncha Sada Rahega. 9. ALL FAITH PRAYER    As this 'All Faiths Prayer' is over, there is total silence. The leader may give short instructions, if necessary. Then all disperse very silently without any noise or talk, the prayer is an occasion of being one with the All Mighty.         The Scouts & Guides should make a note of each prayer in the notebook and on completion of four such Prayer Meetings, should get his/her card signed by the S.M./G.C.    Pratah Smaran: Pratah smarami ridi sansfuradatma tatvam,Sat chit sukham paramhansagatim turiyam, Yat swapna jagar sushuptamavaiti Nityam, Tad brahma nishkalamaham na cha bhut sanghah…(1) Pratarbhajami manso vachasamagamyam, Vacho vibhanti nikhila yadanugrahena, Yanneti neti vachanair nigamamavochus, Tam deva deva majamachyuta rahuragryma….(2) Pratar namami tamaso paramarkavarnam, Punam sanatana padam purushottamakhyam, Yasmin idam jagadasheshamashesh murti, Rajva bhujangmaiva pratibhashitam vai….(3) Saraswti Vandana: Ya kundendu tusharahara dhavala, ya shubhravastravrita, Ya vina brahmachyutashankaraprabhritibhir devaisadavandita. Sa mam patu saraswati bhagvati, nihshesh jadya paha. Ram Dhun   Raghupati raghav rajaram Patita pavan sitaram, Sita ram, sitaram, Bhaj pyare tu sitaram …. Raghupati Ishvar allah tere nam Sabko sanmati de bhagavan ….. Raghupati      Nam Dhun     Jay bolo sab dharmonki,  Jay bolo sat karmonki,  Jay bolo manavataki, Jay bolo sab janataki,  Pichhadi koi na jati ho,  Sabase sabaki priti ho,  Desh dharm se niti ho,  Ham sat ke hi sathik ho … Jay bolo  Ham sab kashta uthayenge,  Sab milkar such payenge,  Sab mil prabhugun gayenge,  Satka jas fallayenge … Jay bolo       Individual Prayers:         By a representative of persons belonging to different religious present on the occasion, e.g. Christian, Islam, Hindu, Jain, Buddha, Sikh, Zoroastrians etc. It is a main short prayer from each religion. We shall Overcome: We shall overcome (3) some day, O… deep in my heart I do believe thatWe shall overcome some day We'll walk hand in hand (3) some day O ….. deep in my heart …. We shall live in peace (3) some day O …. Deep in my heart That truth will make us free (3) some day O … deep in my heart We are not afraid (3) today O …. Deep in my heart…..  Shanti Path: Sarvepi sukhinah santu Sarve santu niramaya, Sarve bhadrani pashyantu, Ma kashchit dukhmapnuyat. Ohm … Shantih …. Shantih …. Shantih.    10  Camp Fire Closing Song        Softly fall the light of day        As the camp fire fades away        Silently Scout Guide should ask        Have I done my daily task        Have I kept my honour bright        Can I sleep guiltless tonight        Have I done and have I dare        Every thing to be prepared           Day is done....           Gone the sun ......           From the sea ,           From the hills ,           From the sky ,          All is well,          Safely rest,          God is nice. 11.  UNIFORM   The Guide Uniform Compulsory: (i) Overall: Deep sky blue of plain non-transparent material with four patch pockets, half sleeves, 8 cms. above the elbow with turned up and stitched down cuffs, 4 cms. wide, open sports collar and epaulets on both shoulders. It should not be tight fitted. OR Salwar, Kamiz and Dupatta: White Salwar and Kamiz (with two patch pockets and half sleeves) with open sports collar and epaulets. Dupatta shall be deep sky blue-non-transparent. OR Skirt and Blouse: Deep sky blue skirt upto knee or ankle length, white blouse with its length 8 cms below the waistline. Two patch pockets, open sports collar and epaulets. (ii) Scarf: Of the group colour other than green, purple and yellow as stated in the scout section. (iii) Membership badge: should be on the left sleeve. (iv) Belt: Brown leather belt with B.S.&G. buckle. Note: Belt is compulsory on overall or salvar kamiz uniform. It is optional when blouse and skirts or sari is worn. (v) Shoulder Badge: As in the scout section. (vi) Patrol Emblem: Embroidered on black background with green border and 4 cms. in diameter. To be worn above the left pocket or at the same place on the dupatta.  The Guide Uniform Optional: (i) Camp Uniform: deep sky blue salwar-kamiz with dupatta or dup sky blue overall. (ii) Socks: White or camel colour socks (iii) Footwear: Black brown leather shoes or white or brown canvas shoes or black or brown sandals with strap. (iv) Crescent or cardigan: Black or navy blue. (v) Harversack: Deep sky blue 21 x 34 cms. size. On left shoulder to hand below the waist. (Not with the overall). Rucksack may be carried on the back. (vi) Hari ribbon: Black (vii) Jewellery: No jewellery except those enjoined by religion or custom. (viii) Lanyard and whistle: white lanyard with a long whistle may be worn round the neck. (ix) World Guide Badge: Above the left pocket, same place on dupatta when sari is worn it should be on the side not covered with sari. The whole company wears optional items uniformly. 12. BADGES  Pravesh Scout/Guide Pratham Sopan Scout/Guide Dwitiya Sopan Scout/Guide Tritiya Sopan Scout/Guide Rajya Puraskar Scout/Guide Rastrapathi Puraskar Scout    PRAVESH BADGE:        It is a yellow fluer-de-lis on green background. The three petals stand for the three parts of the promise. The Ashoka Chakra stands for consistent progress and awakening. The guide trefoil superimposed on scout emblem indicates the combined organization of scouts and guides in India. The three petals at the bottom are bound with a band showing brotherly bond. Scouts in the center of the left patch pocket wear this badge while guides wear it in the middle of the left sleeve. The Fleur-de-lis is adopted from the North point of compass showing the right way for good going. The three petals stand for the three parts of the promise.    WORLD SCOUT BADGE: White emblem on purple background worn in the center of the right patch pocket. The emblem is encircled with a white cord. The ends of the cord are tied with a reef knot showing world brotherhood.        WORLD GUIDE BADGE: It is on dark blue background. It is made of metal showing a trefoil. It shows world sisterhood.                                                       13. GUIDE PATROL SYSTEM   1) Guide: A girl who is a citizen of India and who has completed 10 but not 18 years of age is eligible to become a Guide, provided she subscribes to the Guide Promise and the Guide Law and becomes a member of Guide Company. 2) Scout Troop: i) A Scout Troop shall consist of not less than 12 and not more than 32 Scouts. ii) A Scout Troop shall be a unit of a Group of Cub Pack, Scout Troop and Rover Crew provided, however where there is no such Group, a Scout Troop shall be treated as a Group. iii) Every Scout Troop shall be registered in accordance with the procedure prescribed. iv) Every Scout Troop shall have a name. Where a Scout Troop is a unit of a Group, it shall take the name of the Group. A group may be named after the locality, the institution or any past hero of India. Every Group shall also have a serial number assigned by the Local or District Association, as the case may be. 3) The Patrol System i) A troop shall be divided into patrols. ii) Each patrol may consist of six to eight scouts inclusive of Patrol Leader and Second. iii) Troop Leader: One of the Patrol Leaders, with experience of not less than six months as a Patrol Leader, preferably with Dwitiya Sopan Badge, may be appointed as Troop Leader by the Scoutmaster in consultation with the Court-of-Honour. He shall wear the Scout Uniform and in addition wear two green stripes on the left pocket and Troop Leader's Badge above service star worn above the left pocket of the shirt or at the same place on Jersey. He offers active assistance to the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster and takes charge of the unit in the absence of the Adult Unit Leaders. Troop Leader's Badge is rectangular Badge with emblem in yellow on green background with a yellow ring round it and three green vertical stripes to the left of the emblem. iv) Assistant Troop Leader: One of the Patrol Leaders with not less than six months service as a Patrol Leader, preferably with Dwitiya Sopan Badge, may be appointed as Assistant Troop Leader by the Scoutmaster in consultation with the Court of Honour. He shall wear the Scout Uniform and addition wear two green stripes on the left pocket and assistant Troop Leader's Badge above Service star worn above the left pocket of the shirt or at the same place on jersey. Asst. Troop Leader assists Troop Leader as directed. Asst. Troop Leader's Badge is a rectangular badge with emblem and ring around it in green colour and three green vertical stripes to the left of the emblem. v) Patrol Leader: There shall be a Patrol Leader for each patrol. A Patrol Leader is a Scout appointed as Patrol Leader by the Scoutmaster in consultation with the Court-of Honour and the concerned patrol to lead the Patrol of Scouts. He shall wear Scout Uniform and in addition wear two green stripes made of wool or cotton 6 cms long and 1.5 cms wide on either side of the membership badge on the left pocket. He shall carry the Patrol Flag. vi) Second: There shall be a Second for each patrol. A second is a Scout selected by the Patrol Leader with the approval of the Scoutmaster and the Court of Honour. He shall assist Patrol Leader and take his place in his absence. He shall wear Scout uniform and in addition one green stripe made of wool or cotton 6 cms long and 1.5 cms wide on the right hand side of the membership badge on the left pocket. vii) Court-of-Honour: There shall be a Court-of-Honour for every Troop. The Court-of-Honour shall consist of Troop Leader, Asst. Troop Leader and Patrol Leader; Seconds may be admitted as members of the Court-of-Honour except when matters of discipline are dealt with. Troop Leader, Asst. Troop Leader or one of the Patrol Leaders elected shall function as the Chairman and one of the members elected shall function as Secretary. The Court-of-Honour shall plan the activities and deal with internal matters of the Troop and also matters of finance and discipline. The Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster shall act as advisers. viii) Patrol-in-Council: There shall be a Patrol-in-Council for every Patrol. The Patrol-in-Council shall consist of all members of the Patrol. Patrol Leader shall be the Chairman. The Patrol-in-Council shall deal with all affairs of the Patrol.