युवा नेतृत्व विकास कार्यशाला

विवेकानन्द केन्द्र कन्याकुमारी, शाखा राँची द्वारा युवा नेतृत्व विकास अभियान के द्वितीय चरण में दिनाँक 18/12/2022, रविवार एक दिवसीय कार्यशाला का आयोजन हुआ।  

Swadhyay - Kerala Vibhag

 Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Kerala Vibhag: Swadhyay On Viveka Choodamani.

Date: 11/12/2022

(Happens all Sunday)

Varga Shikshak: Shri. Ashokanji

Participation: 19

Karyashala - Gaya

 

युवा नेतृत्व विकास अभियान के द्वितीय चरण में आज गौतम बुद्ध महिला कॉलेज गया में एक दिवसीय कार्यशाला तीन ओंकार, शांति पाठ से पूर्वाह्न 11 बजे शुरू हुआ। तत्पश्चात कॉलेज के प्राचार्य डॉक्टर जावेद अशरफ ने स्वामी विवेकानंद और ओम के चित्र पर पुष्पांजलि अर्पित कर दीप प्रज्जवलित किया और अपने उद्बोधन में युवाओं को आह्वान किया कि आप सब भावी एवम उज्जवल भारत के कर्णधार स्वयं को निर्मित करते हुए देश के उत्थान में महती भूमिका निभाएं। युवाओं को चार गणों में बांटकर खेल, देश भक्ति गीत का अभ्यास ,सूर्य नमस्कार, सफल जीवन और सार्थक जीवन, आपका जीवन उद्देश्य विषय पर चर्चा के माध्यम से कार्यशाला में उनके व्यक्तित्व के विकास के कौशल सिखाए गए। कार्यशाला में गया कॉलेज, जगजीवन कॉलेज, गौतम बुद्ध महिला कॉलेज, संजय गांधी महिला कॉलेज से प्रथम चरण में आयोजित ' शाश्वत प्रेरणा स्त्रोत स्वामी विवेकानंद ' पर आधारित वस्तुनिष्ठ परीक्षा से चयनित 47 युवा छात्र - छात्राएं ( 35 छात्राएं और 12 छात्र ) भाग लिए। कुल 88 छात्रों ने इस अभियान के लिए  निबंधन कराया था। इस द्वितीय चरण से चयनित करीब 20 छात्र - छात्राएं तृतीय चरण में आयोजित पांच दिवसीय आवासीय व्यक्तित्व विकास शिविर जो पूरे बिहार - झारखंड से 150 युवाओं के लिए भागलपुर में आयोजित होगा, उसमे भाग लेंगे। कार्यशाला का संचालन युवा नेतृत्व विकास अभियान के प्रांत संयोजक श्री संजय किशोर  तथा अध्यक्षता  गया नगर सह संचालक प्रो0 शिवशंकर गुप्ता  ने किया संचालन मंडली में रांची नगर संगठक श्री चिराग परमार, चांडिल कार्यस्थान संगठक श्री गुलशन कुमार, नगर प्रमुख श्री मती वीणा गुप्ता, सह नगर प्रमुख श्री मती मंजू गुप्ता, कार्यपद्धति सह प्रमुख श्री मती सुनीता कांधवे, भजन प्रभारी श्री मती सरोज गुप्ता, जहानाबाद नियोजित नगर प्रभारी श्री अभय कुमार  ,कार्यकर्ता सुनिधि तथा वंदे भारत मिशन गया के युवा कार्यकर्ता श्री विवेक,श्री अंकित कुमार, श्री राहुल कुमार ,श्री आदित्य आकाश ,श्री शिवाश्री नयंसी ,व्यवस्था मंडली में व्यवस्था प्रमुख श्री सुरेश प्रसाद, दैनिक योग वर्ग प्रभारी श्री गणेश प्रसाद रहे।

श्री मती प्रियंका सिन्हा व्याख्याता गौतम बुद्ध महिला कॉलेज और श्री मती उषा ओझा व्याख्याता संजय गांधी महिला कॉलेज की विशेष उपस्थिति इस एक दिवसीय कार्यशाला में रही।

कार्यशाला का समापन श्री मती मंजू गुप्ता द्वारा शांति मंत्र से हुआ।

Kaaryashala - Kerala Vibhag

Kaaryashala on VRM & VK was organized by Kerala Vibhag on 10th December, 2022 as part of the follow up of the ‘Vimarsh’ which was Organized on 27th November, 2022.

VK Guruvayoor Karyakartas and KeratSampark Pramukh contacted more than 100 Families for the past one week and 29 Families took part in the program yesterday.

Radha Devi Didi explained in detail about the VRM & VK , followed by question and answer after the Kaaryashala.  After Shanti Mantra there were 15 People who remained to share their feelings and readiness to support Kendra Kaarya in Guruvayoor.

Gita Jayanti Celebration - Thiruvananthapuram

 Vivekananda Kendra Kerala Vibhag, Branch Thiruvananthapuram

Gita Jayanti Celebration

Date: 11/12/2022

Venue: VK Thiruvananthapuram, Chithra Nagar

Prayer
Chanting of 12th Chapter by Samskar Varga students, 
A Bhajan on Sri Krishna by Kum. Souparnika, 
Sharing of learning from Srimad Bhagavad Gita by Kum. Kalyani Didi, Radha Devi Didi, Smt. Kavitha ji, Shri. Ajikumarji.

Mananeeya  Hanumanta Rao ji (Vice President- VRM & VK) spoke on the auspicious day about the importance of Learning and Living the message of Bhagavad Gita. Starting Kshetre Kshetre Dharmam kuru, he said anything we do for only the deha (body), is not Dharma. When we do it for the Society it is Dharma. Vyasthi Jeeva, Samashthi Ishwara, we need to proceed from Deha Buddhi through Dharma Buddhi to Daiva Buddhi. Important 4 points to remember Nirmama, Nirahankara, Niswartha, Nissanga(detachment).... These will lead us to a dharmic life. He also said our life should be with Nishtha, to be a Nishthavan we have to have Niyam (discipline). He reminded us about Jagadguru Aadi Shanakaraachyarya's commentaries and said: Jeeva is Vyashti and Samashti is Ishwara iti Vendanta Dimdima: Time and again he quoted msg from Mahabharata.

3 of the participants became our patrons too
Concluded with Shanti Mantra.

Total Participation:38

Gita Jayanti Saptah - Bhagalpur - Purniya

आज विवेकानन्द केन्द्र कन्याकुमारी, शाखा- पुर्णिया द्वारा गीता जयंती सफ्ताह के अंतगर्त  महिला महाविद्यालय में योग और गीता मानवीय जीवन का प्रबल प्रकाश स्तंभ विषय पर विमर्श कार्यक्रम आयोजित किया गया मुख्य वक्ता माननीय हनुमन्त राव जी (अखिल भारतीय उपाध्यक्ष),मुख्य अतिथि पूर्व प्रति कुलपति जयप्रकाश नारायण झा,अध्यक्षता श्री संजय सिंह प्राचार्य ने की । कार्यक्रम का संचालन प्रान्त सम्पर्क आ० विजय कुमार वर्मा जी द्वारा किया गया। विशेष उपस्थिति रामकृष्ण मिशन पुर्णिया के सचिव पूज्य जितेंद्रीयनन्द महाराज जी और आ.मुकेश कीर जी प्रान्त संगठक की रही। कुल उपस्थिति:-105 रही जिसमें महिविद्यालय की छात्राएं,प्राध्यापक के साथ नगर के प्रबुद्ध जन भी उपस्थित रहे।

Gita Jayanti Paricharcha - Banka

 विवेकानन्द केंद्र कन्याकुमारी भागलपुर विभाग

कार्यस्थान बाँका

गीता जयंती उत्सव पर बैठक सह परिचर्चा
विशेष मार्गदर्शन:- माननीय हनुमन्त राव जी अखिल भारतीय उपाध्यक्ष vk

उपस्थिति:-35

Young India-Know Thyself Workshop - New Delhi

The Delhi Branch of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari started a youth leadership development program named Young India: Know Thyself: A leadership Development program in 2017. This year (2022), the program has reached its sixth season. Shri Nikhil Yadav, Prant Yuva Pramukh, Vivekananda Kendra, Uttar Prant informed that in 2022, more than a thousand students from Delhi University attended the day-long orientation workshop of YIKT. Most of these students were Undergraduates since the program is designed for youth ages 16 and 23. Students from several Delhi University colleges from across campuses have participated in this program. Some of the leading participants are from Miranda House, Bhagini Nivedita, Deshbandhu, Daulat Ram, Swami Sharadhanand, PGDAV (Morning and Evening college), Maharaja Agrasen College, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College (Morning and Evening), Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, Janki Devi Memorial College, Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied for Women, Ramjas, among others.

Most of these orientations were held at Vivekananda Kendra Chanakyapuri, New Delhi center. At the same time, some of these orientations got organized on college campuses. These orientations (workshops) are designed to introduce the younger generation to the ideas of Swami Vivekananda. Each orientation (workshop) lasts four hours and includes Geet, several games, skit preparation, presentation, group discussion (GD), and presentation. 

Dr. Shalender Singh Chauhan and Shri Nikhil Yadav, Prant Yuva Pramukh, Vivekananda Kendra, Uttar Prant at Young India : Know Thyself session organized at Deshbandhu College, Delhi University.  The chosen students from the orientation will participate in a five-day residential, "Young India: Know Thyself," held after the semester break.

International Day of Yoga Celebration at VKV Kallubalu

International Day Of Yoga on 21st June 2023 is Celebrated in 13 schools nearby VKV Kallubalu.

Total Participants 2411.

There was good cooperation and response from the principals and management.

Seven Days Non-Residential PDC - Gaya

सप्त दिवसीय अनवासीय  व्यक्तित्व विकास शिविर संपन्न 
विवेकानंद केंद्र कन्याकुमारी शाखा, गया के द्वारा आयोजित सप्त दिवसीय व्यक्तित्व विकास शिविर का समापन हुआ जो 1 जून से 7 जून 2023 तक धर्म सभा भवन रमना रोड मे प्रतिदिन नियमित रूप से संचालित हुआ। इसमें कक्षा 4 से 9 तक के बच्चों ने भाग लिया। इस शिविर में 80 बच्चों का रजिस्ट्रेशन हुआ। कार्यक्रम का आरंभ प्रतिदिन तीन ओंकार शांति पाठ से किया गया, शिविर में मुख्य रूप से बच्चों को खेल, गीत, कहानी, योगाभ्यास , सूर्य नमस्कार का अभ्यास  और हनुमान चालीसा का भी पाठ कराया गया । साथ ही साथ कौशल के माध्यम से बच्चों को पेंटिंग और जूडो कराटे का भी अभ्यास कराया गया। कहानी के माध्यम से हनुमान, स्वामी विवेकानंद, जोरावर फतेह सिंह, खुदीराम बोस, छत्रपति संभाजी,की कहानियां सुनाई गई ताकि बच्चों को प्रेरणा मिले और उनमें अनुशासन, एकाग्रता ,त्याग और आत्मविश्वास की भावना जागृत हो।

आज के कार्यक्रम के मुख्य अतिथि मनोरोग चिकित्सक डॉ लक्ष्मी नारायण चौधरी ने अपने वक्तव्य में योग को बहुत उपयोगी बताया। उन्होंने कहा योग करने से बहुत रोगों का निदान होता है। योग के द्वारा हम अपने जीवन शैली में बदलाव ला सकते हैं। आज की भागदौड़ वाली जिंदगी में हम अपनी सांस्कृतिक मूल्यों को भूलते जा रहे हैं। अगर खुद में कोई कमी रह गई हो और उसे हमें सुधारना है तथा अपनी नई पीढ़ी को सजग करना है तो इसके लिए उन्होंने  सुझाव दिया की नियमित जीवन जीने की कला से उनका व्यक्तित्व का सर्वांगीण विकास होगा।

आज की विशिष्ट अतिथि D A V school की प्राचार्य अंजलि जी ने कहानी के माध्यम से बच्चों को हिम्मत की प्रेरणा दी की किस प्रकार एक जंगल में जब आग लगती है तो सभी जानवर भाग जाते हैं पर एक  पेड़ पर चिड़िया अपने बच्चों के साथ रहती है उस पेड़ में भी आग लग जाती है। तब उस छोटी सी चिड़िया ने अपनी चोंच से पानी भर भर कर आग बुझाने की कोशिश करती है और वहीं एक हाथी यह सब देख कर हंसता है। तब चिड़िया कहती है जब इस जंगल के इतिहास के बारे में लिखा जाएगा तब मेरा नाम आग बुझाने वालों में आएगा। हाथी को तमाशबीन कहा जाएगा । उन्होंने बच्चों को कहा जैसे सूरज और चांद चलते हैं उसी तरह आप सभी बच्चों को भी निरंतर चलना चाहिए ताकि जीवन में आप एक कामयाब इंसान बन सके। कार्यक्रम को सफल बनाने में गया नगर के सभी कार्यकर्ताओं ने सहयोग दिया। धन्यवाद ज्ञापन पटना विभाग संचालक डॉ विजय कुमार करण ने दिया। कार्यक्रम का समापन शांति मंत्र से किया गया। विशेष उपस्थिति पटना विभाग संगठक धर्मदास जी वरिष्ठ कार्यकर्ता प्रोo दयाशंकर पांडे जी, आनंद कुमार, अरविंद कुमार, प्रोo शिव शंकर गुप्ता, सुरेश प्रसाद, सत्यम कुमार, एवं कई कार्यकर्ता गण तथा प्रबुद्ध जन उपस्थित थे। कार्यक्रम के अंत में प्रसाद वितरण किया गया ।

X-Ray unit inauguration at VK Swasthya Seva Sadan

Vivekananda Kendra Swasthya Seva Sadan, Laipuli, Tinsukia, Assam observed 5th foundation day on 5th June 2023 by inaugurating x-ray unit. The program was attended by Sri Ramgopal Agarwal Ji, (veteran Vivekananda Kendra Karyakarta), Dr. Rakesh Gupta (Radiologist), Dr. Vijaykumar Tungar(Medical Administrator, VKSSS), Sri Ravi Saudekar, Principal, VKV, Dibrugarh, Sri Lakhinarayan Goswami, Principal, VKV, Tinsukia , Sri K.C. Gupta Ji(VKAJ) , Sri Anjani Sharma of Universal Book Stall of Guwahati and all the staffs of VKSSS.

The x-ray unit was funded by ECGC Ltd., Mumbai, a government of India enterprise. The x-ray room, a dental centre and a modern pathological laboratory was recently constructed by the financial aid received from India Development and Relief Fund (IDRF), USA. This is to be mentioned that ECGC Ltd. also donated a 62.5 kVA diesel generator to VK Swasthya Seva Sadan recently.

Environmental Day celebration at VKV Kallubalu

On 05.06.2023, Monday environmental day was celebrated in Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya - Kallubalu.  It was conducted by class 10. Geet: students expressed the beauty of our nature.
Importance of environmental day: speech regarding when and why we have to celebrate this day 
Skit: They made everyone to understand how precious our nature is.
Quiz: Students feel more confident to discuss. 
Finally, the program was concluded with Shanthi Manthra.
Total attendance: 258

Swadhyay at VK Karnataka JP Nagar Branch

On 31st May, 2023 VK karnataka, JP Nagar branch conducted a Swadhyay competition in BMS college of commerce and Management.

The swadhyay was based on the book "Swami Vivekananda: Hero of youth". 80 students registered, 65 students participated in the exam.

Smt. Nagamani didi, faculty of BMS college conducted the competition. Top 3 students will be awarded prizes. Certificates will be given to all the participants.

Free Multi Specialty Medical Camp by VK Arun Jyoti

A Free Multi Specialty Medical Camp was organized by Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti Arunachal Pradesh on 28th May 2023 at Govt. Secondary School, Yealiang, Sunpura, Dist- Lohit in association with Rotary Club Tinsukia, The Mishmi Takin Riders and VKV Alumni Association Lohit and Anjaw Chapter. Dr. Rashmita Upadhayay(Medicine Specialists), Dr. Neena Dey Das(Child Specialist), Dr. Swaraj Bhattacharya(Eye Specialist) ,Dr. Harshit Bakulsaria(Dental Surgeon) and Dr. Snehil Bakulsaria(Skin specialist) from Rotary Club Tinsukia and the mobile medical unit of VK Arun Jyoti rendered their valuable services to 242 patients of greater Sunpura area. Free medicines were given to all the patients.

Few pairs of reading glasses were provided to some elderly eye patients. The volunteers of Rotary Club, The Mishmi Takin Riders and VKV Alumni Association Lohit and Anjaw Chapter assisted the whole day camp to make it a successful one.

The local administration had given wide publicity for the program.The ZPM of Sunpura, Smt. Angen Chaitom arranged the lunch and refreshment for the medical and volunteer team.

Eye and Life Style Disease Detection Camp by VKSSS

Vivekananda Kendra Swasthya Seva Sadan, Laipuli, Tinsukia in association with Drishti Netralaya, Dibrugarh and Chiwrapatty Devi Mandir Committee, Tinsukia conducted a free eye camp and life style disease detection camp on 21st May 2023. A total 232 patients were benefitted.

Eye examinations were done for all patients by experts with latest machines and some spectacles were given at a very subsidized rate. 28 cataracts were detected during the camp and out of them 24 were operated sucessfully next day at Drishti Netralaya, Dibrugarh. Medicines required for the camp were donated by Mediplus, Tinsukia. 

This is to be mentioned that Vivekananda Kendra Swasthya Seva Sadan, Laipuli, Tinsukia organized another cataract detection camp in association with District Blindness Control Society, Tinsukia on 27th April at Devipukhuri Mandir and 31 cataract patients were identified. Out of them 16 were successfully operated. 

C20 Policy Dialogue at Tripura University

Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture, Guwahati, in collaboration with the Tripura University, organised a Civil Society 20 Policy Dialogue, on 12th May, 2023 at Seminar Hall 2, Building Number 11, Tripura University, Agartala, under the theme Diversity, Inclusion, Mutual Respect (DIMR). The programme was supported by Partners Jamatia Hoda and Maharaja Bir Bikram University, Knowledge Partner by North East Training Research and Advocacy Foundation and sponsors were Rotary Clubs of Tripura, Zone XVI, RID 3240 and Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission.Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture (VKIC), Guwahati, in collaboration with the Tripura University, organised a Civil Society 20 Policy Dialogue, on 12th May, 2023 at Seminar Hall 2, Building Number 11, Tripura University, Agartala, under the theme Diversity, Inclusion, Mutual Respect (DIMR). The programme was supported by Partners Jamatia Hoda and Maharaja Bir Bikram University, Knowledge Partner by North East Training Research and Advocacy Foundation and sponsors were Rotary Clubs of Tripura, Zone XVI, RID 3240 and Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission.

The programme started with the Mangalacharan and Deep Prajwalan by the Dignitaries, Mannaneya Jishnu Dev Varma, who was also the moderator of the consultation programme, Prof. Ganga Prasad Prasain ji, Honourable Vice Chancellor of Tripura University, Prof. Satyadeo Poddar, Honourable Vice Chancellor of Maharaja Bir Bikram University, and Dr. Joram Begi, National Co ordinator, Working Group, DIMR also the Chairman of Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture. Then an inaugural song of the Kulageet of Tripura University was presented by the Volunteers of NSS Unit of the Department of Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policies (Tribal & Ethnic Studies) (CSSEIP) and Dr. Utpal Biswas. The introduction of the theme by the Chairman of VKIC, he explained about the prospects under which the Consultations have been taking place and about how the C20 group explores and enunciate on the need to acknowledge, respect, adopt and recommend diverse approaches for solving various issues. Also how y bringing together stakeholders the Civil Society 20 and move with diverse approaches for solving diverse social issues.

Mananeya Jishnu Dev Varma ji, in his deliberation mentioned about the traditional culture of Tripura. How the ancient culture of the state and the Royal families of Tripura were inherently following their own culture unless certain influences tended to wipe out the cultural aspects of the state. But it is the people who can revive that by practicing their own culture. The deliberation of VC of MBBU mentioned the changes that a society goes through over the ages with respect to various ideologies, but the aspects regarding the basic needs of the society should not be compromised. The VC of Tripura University, who presided over the programme, concluded the first session thanking the dignitaries for their presence and hoped the programme to be successful. The inaugural session concluded with the National Anthem and was followed by Tea break.
The second session was introduced by the Local co ordinator of the programme, Dr. Rajesh Chatterjee, Asst. Professor, Dept. Of CSSEIP, Tripura University with the deliberation of partners Jamatia Hoda and NETRA and then the moderator, Respect Jishnu Varma ji explained the guidelines to the participants and the consultation started. An approximate of 30 organisations participated in the discussion and they shared their success stories and certain policy recommendations which would help them in smoothing their work. Those recommendations were noted down by three Rapporteurs, from the Tripura University, which will then be compiled and taken up in the final conclave of C20 to be held at Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh on June 11 and 12. The prayers of gratitude was expressed by Prof. Parimal Ch. Bhattacharjee, Director of VKIC. There was a display of VKIC publications outside the auditorium as well.

Samskar Varga Prashikshan Shibir at Hyderabad

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Hyderabad Vibhag conducted Samskar Varga Prashikshan Shibir at VK Kaushalam from 28th April, 2023 to 1st May, 2023. The theme of the shibir was “Let’s take a step further”. A total of 28 participants participated from Nagole nagar and 4 Karyasthans (Gajularamaram, Ibrahimpatnam, Dilsulknagar, Sangam).The organizing team consisted of 11 Karyakartas of Telugu Prant under the guidance of Shibir Adhikari Sri. Arun Gaud Ji and Prant Vyavastha Pramukh Shri. P. Ramakrishna Ji. 

The main thrust of this Shibir was on developing the young Sahabhagis, Gat Pramukhs, Varg Shishaks to undertake Samskar Vargas in their respective vistars. The camp activities are scheduled in such a manner so as to make the participants to understand the importance of Samskar Vargas in achieving our motto of nation building through man-making.

Participants learnt the skills to take Suryanamskar, khel, geet, kahani and agyna in Samskar varga through Naipunya Sessions. The Baudhik sessions were on the topics Veer Deshbhakt Sanyasi Swami Vivekananda, Mann Bharatmata, Jeevan Lakshya Jeevan Dhyey and Jeevan Mulay. As part of this camp, the participants also performed Bharat Mata aarti on 30th April, visited nearby Kaushalam Gaushala and performed 51 Suryanamaskars on 1st May. As a follow-up of this Shibir, Ekatrikaran of Samskar Vargas and 108 Surya-Namaskar programme are planned to be conducted on International Day of Yoga (21st June) this year.

North East Calling - Bengaluru

The program started with shanti mantra at 11 AM. An audio visual documentary about the story of Vivekananda Rock Memorial and its extension the Vivekananda Kendra was shown to the audience. The students of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Assam presented the vibrant culture of North east and freedom movement through music, dance, and drama. Mananeeya Hanumantha Rao ji, Vice President, Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari introduced the guests and welcomed the audience. The guest of honor Dr. M Jagannath Shenoy well wisher of Vivekananda Kendra felicitated the chief guest his Excellency Shri R N Ravi, Hon’ble Governor of Tamil Nadu. Mananeeya Rekha Davey, Joint General Secretary of VRM and VK felicitated Smt Jagannath Shenoy. Hon’ble Governor Shri R N Ravi delivered his Keynote address and covered various aspects including brief history of north east states formation, cultural richness of the region and the current government’s efforts to bring the region’s people in to main stream of the nation. He explained how and why the region became an issue for so long. It was deliberately done by design by the then British rulers for centuries based on their interest. The British also passed the India charter act which mandated religious conversion or evangelization of India. Unfortunately this narrative of difference continued post-independence as well, by accepting the notion that the region is completely different than the main land. This led to the formation of seven states and thirty autonomous regions based on trivial differences amongst the people. Earlier governments kept on making many avoidable accords based on the local leadership’s demand. Shri R N Ravi appreciated the efforts of Vivekananda Kendra and mentioned that the Kendra in spite of minimal connectivity and lack of resources worked tirelessly in the region to bring them back to the fold of Rashtra.

Further, Hon’ble Governor narrated few stories from his own personal experience with local people, which revealed that there is no difference between their culture and main land culture. Existing issues can be resolved by taking them into confidence by talking to them with a condition that there should not be any gun battle and no negotiation on the sovereignty of the nation. And this is the effort of the current government and now the north east is a story of development. Hon’ble governor said the Vivekananda Kendra’s service in remote areas during difficult time is a great service to the nation and it is remarkable. Further said, all the things that Vivekananda Kendra did was with a very minimal resources and to continue these efforts Kendra deserve all possible support from the audience and in general, all possible people from Bangalore/Karnataka.
Session was opened to questions from the audience and all questions were elaborately answered by the Hon’ble governor which were well received by the audience with huge applause. Mananeeya Balakrishnanji, President, Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari thanked all the dignitaries and appealed to the people to do their best by contributing monetarily or by service to continue and expand Kendra’s work in the north east region where there are additional requirements for schools and higher educational institutions. Program concluded with shanti mantra and National anthem by VKV students. Prasad (lunch) was arranged for all participants after the program. 400 people including karyakartas of VK from various parts of Bharat attended program.

Newsletter : February & March 2023

Namaskar

Greetings from Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture Phalguna, the twelfth lunar month of the Sanatana Calendar welcomes the transformation in seasons, starting with the spring and the month of festivals. On the fourteenth day of Phalguna, in the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha, lies the muhurta of Shivaratri, marked as an auspicious day for the devotees of Shiva, and is celebrated with prayers and amusement for the entire night.

After the fall in the month of Phalguna, then comes the time of Spring. But, Phalguna itself instigates pleasant and positive changes in the weather during the time. There lies a balance in the three doshas of the body i.e. vata, pitta and kapha, which has led to Phalguna being also called the happy month. Like the new blossoms of Phalguna, VKIC has explored innovative endeavours by being part of Partner Organisations of the Engagement Group-C20 which is the group of the Civil Societies under G-20. Being a core partner, VKIC has participated in the Inception Seminar held at Nagpur to discuss regarding the fourteen themes of the C20 and the entrusted theme for VKIC is Diversity, Inclusion, Mutual Respect (DIMR). A webinar was also conducted on the theme where Pujya Swami Paramatmananda Maharajji, chaired as the Chief Guest.

Other activities during this period included Sanskriti Anveshak, an interactive disciplinary forum on the theme “Governance for Coexistence, Harmony and Progress-Traditions and Institutions of Northeast India” with two deliberations by Dr. Anungla Aier on “Customary Law: Continuity and Change With Special Reference to the Naga Society” and the other by Prof. Subhram Rajkhowa on “ Traditional Mediation Mechanisms and Governing Paradigm with reference to North East India”. There was a Quiz competition on ‘Sanskriti’, in collaboration with Arya Vidyapith College, held inside the campus of the College, where the students participated enthusiastically. This edition also brings in the interviews of the VKIC Sanmanees, 2023, as taken up by the Research Associates of VKIC.

In the rediscovering North East section, we have interesting cultural facts about Tiwa, Naga and Khasi community and we conclude with a book review on one of our publications ‘ Namghar: The Social Unifier'. Hope the Newsletter to be an interesting read and with this I thank the Almighty and our receivers for their constant support and guidance.

Any form of suggestion is appreciated.

Dr. Parimal Ch. Bhattacharjee

Director, Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture

C20 - Chaupal Program

G20 देशों कि अध्यक्षता के क्रम में गठित C20 सिविल सोसाइटी के मुद्दों को पॉलिसी में शामिल करने के लिए गठित समूह है | C20 स्टीयरिंग समिति के सदस्य विवेकानन्द केन्द्र द्वारा जबलपुर नगर में कार्यरत NGO के बीच “वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम” विषय पर “C20 चौपाल” कार्यक्रम का आयोजन किया गया |
कार्यक्रम में विवेकानन्द केन्द्र के राष्ट्रीय उपाध्यक्ष श्री हनुमंत राव* ने “वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम” विषय पर भारतीय चिंतन एवं प्रत्यक्ष हो रहे कार्यों का वर्णन किया | मुख्यअतिथि श्री जगत बहादुर “अन्नू” महापौर जबलपुर नें G20 देशों कि बैठक जबलपुर में होने को संस्कारधानी के लिए उपलब्धि बताया | उन्होंने बताया की विवेकानन्द केंद्र राष्ट्र को समर्पीत संगठन है जो व्यक्ति निर्माण से राष्ट्र निर्माण की दिशा में बढ़ते हुए आज वैश्विक मंच G20 तक पहुच गया है | सिविल सोसाइटी का प्रतिनिधित्व करने और नीति बनाने में केंद्र की प्रमुख भूमिका है | 
पर्यावरण, शिक्षा, स्वास्थ्य, ग्राम विकास, जनजाति क्षेत्र विकास जैसे क्षेत्रों में कार्यरत संगठनों के प्रतिनिधि शामिल हुए | संगठनों के प्रतिनिधियों ने वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम विषय पर दिए गए कांसेप्ट नोट के अनुसार अपने विचार एवं उनके संगठन द्वारा वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम की भावना से किये जा रहे कार्यों को रखा | विवेकानन्द केन्द्र जबलपुर के विभाग प्रमुख मोहन चक्रवैश्य ने कार्यक्रम का संयोजन किया | कार्यक्रम में जबलपुर शहर के 20 संगठनों के प्रतिनिधि शामिल हुए | 

समाजशाला कार्यक्रम - जबलपुर

 

G20 के अंतर्गत C20 में Diversity Inclusion and Mutual Respect विषय पर आधारित "समाजशाला कार्यक्रम" विवेकानंद केंद्र जबलपुर की शाखा द्वारा आयोजित किया गया जिसमें कार्यक्रम के मुख्य अतिथि श्री लक्ष्मण सिंह मरकाम(अति.सचिव सी.एम.कार्यालय म. प्र.शासन) ने अपने उद्बोधन में बताया कैसे पश्चिम (यूरोपियनस) ने Diversity Inclusion and Mutual Respect की अवधारणा को क्षति पहुंचाई थी, अमरीका में ही अकेले मात्र 300 वर्ष के अंदर वहां की मूल जनजातियों का समूल नाश कर दिया था। भारत ही एकमात्र विश्व में ऐसा देश है जहां Diversity Inclusion and Mutual Respect की अवधारणा जीवित है । भारत में "विविधता में एकता" के दर्शन होते हैं विश्व की सबसे ज्यादा जनजातियां यहां मिल जुलकर रहती है। भारत की संस्कृति, विरासत Diversity Inclusion and Mutual Respect के मूल मंत्र को चरितार्थ करती है और विश्व को शांति का मंत्र भी देती है।

कार्यक्रम की अगले क्रम में वर्कशॉप का आयोजन हुआ जिसमें नगर के प्रबुद्धजन, बुद्धिजीवियों की उपस्थिति में Diversity Inclusion and Mutual Respect विषय पर गहन चिंतन किया गया, उस वर्कशॉप  के निष्कर्ष में धर्म परिवर्तन को पूर्णरूप से प्रतिबंधित करना चाहिए क्योंकि जहां जहां धर्म परिवर्तन हुआ वहां यह देखने में आया Diversity Inclusion and Mutual Respect की अवधारणा समाप्त हो गई क्योंकि उन जनजातियों में धर्म परिवर्तन के बाद आपस में संघर्ष शुरू हो गया। कार्यक्रम के अंत में राष्ट्रीय उपाध्यक्ष विवेकानंद केंद्र कन्याकुमारी श्री हनुमंत राव जी ने अपने उद्बोधन में " एकम सत विप्रा बहुधा वदंती " के मूल मंत्र का महत्व बताया  Diversity Inclusion and Mutual Respect के लिए आवश्यक बताया, conversion is violence, diversity is not division it is a expression of manifestation बताया, विविधता का आदर ही विश्व में शांति को पूर्णरूप से स्थापित कर सकता है, भारत के बिना विश्वशांति की कल्पना नहीं की जा सकती है। कार्यक्रम में विभिन्न क्षेत्रों के ख्यातिलब्ध 48 प्रबुद्ध नागरिकों ने कार्यशाला में सहभागिता ली |
विवेकानन्द केन्द्र जबलपुर के नगर संचालक वेदप्रकाश जी ने कार्यक्रम का संयोजन किया |

Yoga Course at Imphal

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Imphal branch conducted a 10 days yoga course based on the theme - Yoga : the way of life, in DM University from 17th April to 26th April 2023. Twenty yoga practioner from different places of Imphal and Thoubal attended the full course with utmost regularity. It was daily 1hr 15 min program. The course content consisted of both concepts and practical of yogasana. It started with prayer, breathing and loosening exercises, suryanamaskar, asanas of standing, sitting, prone and spine postures and pranayams. The concept part consisted of discourses and discussion/interactions on the yoga theories. It started with what is yoga? Then definitions of yoga from different scriptures, happiness analysis, four margs (ways) of yoga defined by Swami Vivekananda, Astangayoga in details, a brief introduction on the life and message of Swami Vivekananda and about Vivekananda Kendra - a Spiritually-Oriented Service Mission. On 26th April, the course completed with concluding program and certificate distribution. Dr. S. Rajendra Singh, renowned urosurgeon and social activist was present as Chief Guest and Dr. L. Rajen Singh, HOD, Physics Department, DM University presided over the program. They have also participated in the yoga course. 
Dr. Rajendra Singh in his address described the importance of yoga in present context. Also demonstrated Neti Kriya - a Yogic kriya, very much beneficial in treating sinus, and some other respiratory ailments. Oja emphasized yoga over exercises as yoga does not need expensive equipments. Dr. L. Rajen Singh in his presidential remark explained yoga is integration of body, mind and soul. Yoga is expansion of self to family, community, society, nation and whole creation. Yoga is a way of life. Sri BK Singh, former Principal, Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Amliang, Arunachal Pradesh gave the welcome address and Sri M. Chandrababu Singh, senior teacher, Manipur Public School, Imphal offered the vote of thanks. A group song was presented by Smt Nalini Devi, former teacher, VKV, Amliang and young participants of the course. The program was conducted by S. Robita Devi. All the participants received the completion certificate in the program. Yoga is a continuous and consistent process. As follow up some new 10 days yoga courses are planned in different localities of Imphal.

Kudumba Sangamam at Guruvayur

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Guruvayur Branch organized ‘Kudumba Sangamam’ (Parivar Milan) as a part of Amrit Parivar at Shri. Premananda Ji's residence, Kottappadi, Guruvayur on 16th April, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4.15 p.m. 41 people participated in the programme.

There were sessions on the topics: ‘Family, the cradle of culture for children’ and ‘Srimad Bhagavad Gita in daily life’. Family games and prayers were also the part of the programme.

Parvar Milan at Delhi

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Delhi Branch organized ‘Parivar Milan’ at Chanakyapuri Center on 9th April 2023 in the evening. 60 People took part in the Parivar Milan. The purpose of the programme is to bring together the parents of Yuva Karyakarthas of VK Delhi and to explain them about the importance of Kendra activities in which their children are involved.
 

Uttar Prant Yuva Pramukh Shri. Nikhil Yadav Ji said that the Yuva Karyakarthas of VK Delhi regularly visit each other’s home and this Parivar Milan is an effort to bring together the families of all the karyakartas and to make the circle of family complete. The schedule of the programme included games, group discussions, and experience sharing by the Karyakartas and their parents. The programme was concluded with Shanti Mantra followed by prasad.