Mananeeya Eknathji Birth Centenary Celebration Year Inugration at Andhra and Telangana

"Youth must take inspiration from Eknathji's life and make their life meaningful" - said Mananeeya Nivedita Bhide, Vice President​, ​Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari. Delivering the inaug​u​ral address of Mananeeya Eknathji Ranade Birth Centenary Celebration​s​, NiveditaDidi shared incidents of Eknathji that showed him as a master organizer, forceful communicator and visionary leader. ​Eknathji was born in a poor family in Maharashtra and by the dint of his efforts and inspiration of Swami Vivekananda, he stro​ve to make the country great, first through Vivekananda Rock Memorial and then through Vivekananda Kendra - a nationwide service organisation, she said.

Speaking on the occasion Chief Guest Hon. Justice B. Subhashan Reddy, Lokayukta for the States of AP & Telangana, praised the organized efforts of Vivekananda Kendra in propagating good values and education to remove the ills of the society and expedite the efforts to make a Developed India. Chairman, Pennar Industries Limited Sri Nrupender Rao,  who is the Chairperson,Celebrations Committee - Andhra Pradesh and Telangana extolled the virtues of Eknathji who was inspired by Swami Vivekananda. A set of four Telugu books on Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Swami Vivekananda and Eknathji Shila Smaaraka Kathaa, Hindu Jaatiki Vivekananduni Melkolupu,  Karyakartaala Vikaasiniki Diksoochikalu, Visista Vyaktitvam Eknathji were also released on the occasion.

These are the first four books published by the recently launched Vivekananda Kendra Telugu Prachurana Vibhagamu​.

The program held at Keshav Memorial Campus, Hyderabad,​on 29 November 2014​​​, ​was attended by a galaxy of distinguished guests from Judiciary, education, industries, commerce and social service. A large number of youth attended the program​. ​

Justive CV Ramulu, National Vice chairman of the Celebrations Committee, read out the list of the Celebrations Committee for the Telugu praantam while Sri Raghav Reddy​, Trustee, Valmiki Vanaprasthashramam gave a rousing call to those who are retired but not tired to dedicate their remaining years for seva through the Kendra. Sri Guttikonda Sri Ram, Director KL University and Member, Celebrations committee delivered the Vote of Thanks. Earlier welcoming the august gathering, Sri G. Chandramouli, Praant Pramukh, Vivekananda Kendra, Telugu Praant, said the year long Celebrations of Eknathji's Birth Centenary will have several local and state level programs for youth, women, ​intellectuals, families​ and tribal communities​. The purpose of these programs is to inspire the society through the life and work of Eknathji, who had sacrificed his entire life for the good of the society​,he said.

बचपन से ही प्रेरणास्त्रोत रहे हैं एकनाथ रानाडे: मोदी

नई दिल्ली। आज विज्ञान भवन में एकनाथ रानाडे के जन्मशती के मौके पर एक कार्यक्रम का आयोजन किया गया। इस कार्यक्रम में प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी भी पहुंचे। प्रधानमंत्री ने रानाडे को अपना प्रेरणास्त्रोत बताते हुए उन्हें श्रद्धांजलि दी।

प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने कहा कि वह बहुत भाग्यशाली हैं कि उन्हें इस कार्यक्रम में आने का मौका मिला। रानाडे को श्रद्धांजलि देने के बाद प्रधानमंत्री मोदी ने कहा कि रानाडे बचपन से ही उनके प्रेरणास्त्रोत रहे हैं। मोदी ने कहा कि उन्होंने समाज और देश के लिए बहुत कुछ किया। रानाडे की तारीफ करते हुए पीएम ने कहा कि एकनाथ रानाडे की जिन्दगी में जनभागीदारी की बहुत अहमियत थी। इसलिए हर काम जनभागीदारी से करनी चाहिए। मोदी ने ये भी बताया कि उन्हें एकनाथ रानाडे के साथ काम करने का भी सौभाग्य मिला हुआ है।

PM Modi tribute for RSS leader Eknath Ranade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attended the Eknath Ranade Birth Centenary celebrations at Vigyan Bhawan as chief guest.

Praising the RSS leader, Modi said it was an honor for him to get a chance to pay tribute to a great leader who has always been a source of inspiration. "In perfection I doubt that anyone in the Sangh parivar can match Eknathji. He had a unique style of writing daily diary, he wrote conversations he had with people and point out things he could learn from it," he said.

"He encouraged youth that just being inspired by Swami Vivekananda ji is not enough, we must live like him. He established a memorial worth millions but himself lived in a small room, terrace of which was made of tin. Eknathji always did things keeping future in mind and in a simple manner, he believed every work should be done with public participation," the Prime Minister said.

He believed in One Life One Mission and he lived on that principle. He always believed in integrating things and people. He was always into his work, kept himself away from promotion and publicity. The basic principle of every work done by Eknath Ranade ji had an expression of 'uniting'," Modi said.

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Invoking Ranade's ideals, PM tells youth to make life 'Sarthak'

NEW DELHI, Nov 9 (Agencies): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today invoked the life and struggle of RSS ideologue Eknath Ranade to urge the youth to make their life meaningful rather than be just successful and cited the example of Bill Gates to bring home the point.

Saluting the contributions of Ranade who lived by the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, the Prime Minister hoped that Ranade's ideals of "one life, one mission" will inspire the youths to join in nation-building and fulfil Swamiji's dreams.

"Ask anyone what the purpose of their life is and they will tell you it is to be successful. But Ranade used to attach more importance to make life meaningful rather than being simply successful. That should be our strive in life," he said.

To drive home the difference between a "successful (safal)" and a "meaningful (sarthak)" life, the Prime Minister cited the example of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, one of the richest men in the world, is today working towards social welfare, helping people install toilets across the world and serving humanity.

"Bill Gates made a discovery that changed the world. He made a world of wealth, attained unmatched success but then realised that all this was not the end of life. He then donated money towards the human development in poorer nations, supporting toilet-building and other activities. This made his life meaningful," he said.

Modi said Ranade's vision should inspire in creation of an India that is both "bhavya" (prosperous) and "divya" (spiritual).

Modi, who at a function at Vigyan Bhawan launched the birth centenary celebrations of Ranade that will begin from November 19, recalled how as a youngster he had the chance of being blessed by the RSS ideologue.

The Prime Minister said Ranade played a "very significant role during the Emergency".

Referring to his association with Ranade, Modi said "Eknathji never used to sleep in the afternoon while I had this habit. He then started asking me to accompany him for walks post lunch. In these small little ways, he groomed me as his friend and imbibed me with his values."

The Prime Minister also lauded Ranade for his consensus building skills by reminiscing how he brought all stakeholders on board before building the Vivekananda memorial.

"There were issues around the project. Some fishermen were being displaced. But Eknathji deftly worked out a consensus and realised his mission," Modi said, adding he had sought the support of all while building the Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari.

The Prime Minister said many Indians above the age of 40 would recall donating a small sum of money for this memorial and were hence part of it.

"I am delighted to be here. Eknathji remains an inspiration ever since childhood. Also got to work with him," the PM said, lauding his perfectionist skills and noting that none in the Sangh Parivar can match him in this aspect.

Ranade paid attention to minor details like which direction the Vivekananda statue's eye will look at and what anti-corrosion material should be used to ensure the statue's longevity, he said.

Modi said integration was key to Eknath's working as he believed in integrating things and integrating people.

"Eknathji felt whatever had to be done, should be done through 'Jan Bhagidari' (people's participation)," he said, adding that whatever he did was keeping the future in mind.

The Prime Minister said Ranade's mission was to prepare the youth of Swami Vivekananda's dreams while appreciating the work done by the Vivekananda Kendra in the Northeastern states.

Ref : http://www.kashmirtimes.in/newsdet.aspx?q=38304

PM Narendra Modi attributes formative learning to Eknath Ranade, urges youth to do the same

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a peep into his early days as a swyamsevak on Sunday, saying how he learnt the difference between a successful and a meaningful life. At the birth centenary celebrations of Eknath Ranade, RSS leader who founded the Vivekananda Kendra, Modi said it was from him that he learnt the importance of a "sarthak" (meaningful) life, not merely a "safal" (successful) one. "This is a lesson the youth must imbibe," Modi said.

The PM said he was extremely fortunate to spend his formative years with Ranade. He mentioned the leader's eye for detail, perfectionist streak, his emphasis on involving the people and love for the nation. Modi said Ranade lived up to Swami Vivekananda's call for "One life, one mission" with single-minded purpose.

"It was my good fortune that I had a chance to hold his finger and learn," Modi said as he narrated several anecdotes from his youth. From a precisely worded press statement to a symmetrically placed tube-light, Ranade sought perfection in everything. "He never compromised on perfection. There was not even one among us from the Sangh, who was a perfectionist like him," Modi said.

Giving an insight into the jan-bhagidaari scheme, Modi said that the Vivekananda Rock Memorial - a brainchild of Ranade - was made by aone rupee contribution from people all over the country. "I used to sit in the discussions that used to take place on the statue. Eknathji was very particular about the direction in which the statue would face and the scene that would be visible from the eyes of Vivekananda. He ensured the rocks were strong and would not crumble, and the chemical coating would preserve the statue. I learnt planning and looking ahead from him," Modi said. Perhaps this is what gave Modi the idea of janbhagidaari for the Sardar Patel statue.

Ref : http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-11-10/news/55955893_1_...

PM attends inaugural ceremony of Mananeeya Eknath Ranade Janm Shati Parva. PM: Let our lives be not just successful (Safal), but also meaningful (Saarthak)

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today described the Late Shri Eknath Ranade as a person who inspired us to make life not just successful (Safal), but also meaningul (Saarthak). He was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the 'Mananeeya Eknath Ranade Janm Shati Parva' in New Delhi today.

Shri Narendra Modi said Shri Eknath Ranade should inspire us to create an India that is both bhavya (prosperous) and divya (spiritual). He said India's poor seek prosperity, and the world seeks spirituality from India.

The Prime Minister said Shri Ranade's mission was to prepare youth of Swami Vivekananda's dreams. He appreciated the work done by the Vivekananda Kendra in the North-Eastern states. He said Shri Ranade indeed lived up to the motto of "One life. One mission."

The Prime Minister spoke at length about his personal experiences with Shri Ranade, calling it his good fortune that after working with Shri Ranade in his formative years, he was today participating in his 'Janma Shati Parva.' He described Shri Ranade as a perfectionist. Referring to Shri Ranade's role in the creation of the Vivekananda rock memorial at Kanyakumari, the Prime Minister said Mr. Ranade paid attention to minor details like which direction the statue's eye will look at, and what anti-corrosion material should be used to ensure the statue's longevity.

The Prime Minister also praised Shri Ranade as a unifier and one who laid stress on people's participation - Jan Bhaagidaari. He said he had sought support from leaders across the political spectrum, for the construction of the Vivekananda Rock Memorial. He said many, many Indians above the age of 40, would recall donating a small sum of money for this memorial, and were hence part of it. 

Ref : http://www.business-standard.com/photo-gallery/general/eknathji-s-birth-...

http://www.business-standard.com/article/government-press-release/pm-attends-inaugural-ceremony-of-mananeeya-eknath-ranade-janm-shati-parva-114110900426_1.html

Invoking Eknath Ranade's ideals, PM Narendra Modi tells youth to make life 'sarthak'

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today invoked the life and struggle of RSS ideologue Eknath Ranade to urge the youth to make their life meaningful rather than be just successful and cited the example of Bill Gates to bring home the point.

Saluting the contributions of Ranade who lived by the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, the Prime Minister hoped that Ranade's ideals of "one life, one mission" will inspire the youths to join in nation-building and fulfil Swamiji's dreams.

"Ask anyone what the purpose of their life is and they will tell you it is to be successful. But Ranade used to attach more importance to make life meaningful rather than being simply successful. That should be our strive in life," he said.

To drive home the difference between a "successful (safal)" and a "meaningful (sarthak)" life, the Prime Minister cited the example of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, one of the richest men in the world, is today working towards social welfare, helping people install toilets across the world and serving humanity.

"Bill Gates made a discovery that changed the world. He made a world of wealth, attained unmatched success but then realised that all this was not the end of life. He then donated money towards the human development in poorer nations, supporting toilet-building and other activities. This made his life meaningful," he said.

Modi said Ranade's vision should inspire in creation of an India that is both "bhavya" (prosperous) and "divya" (spiritual).

Modi, who at a function at Vigyan Bhawan launched the birth centenary celebrations of Ranade that will begin from November 19, recalled how as a youngster he had the chance of being blessed by the RSS ideologue.

The Prime Minister said Ranade played a "very significant role during the Emergency".

Ref: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/invoking-ek...

RELEASED BOOKS ON MA. EKNATHJI JANMASHATI PARVA

Hindi Titles

No.	Book Title	Price	Publication Details
1	कार्यकर्ताका गुणऔर विकास	6/-	विवेकानन्दकेन्द्रहिन्दी प्रकाशनविभाग ‘योगक्षेम’,गीताभवन,जोधपूर – 342003 दूरभाष – 0291- 2612666, 2630756 vkhpv@vkendra.org
2	पथदर्शिका : कार्यकर्ताके विकासहेतु (मा. एकनाथजीके पत्रोंसे )	15/-
3	सफल युवा :समर्थभारत	15/-

English Titles

No.	Book Title	Price	Publication Details
1	Landmarks (From Letters of Ma.Eknathji to Karyakartas)	10/-	Vivekananda Kendra Prakashan Trust 5, Singarachari Street, Triplicane, Chennai -600005 Phone – 044 - 28440042 vkpt@vkendra.org

Marathi Titles

No.	Book Title	Price	Publication Details
1	एकनाथजी उवाच	10/-	विवेकानंदकेंद्र मराठीप्रकाशनविभाग 529/3,‘विश्वकर्मा’,रामकृष्णमठाजवळ, कॉसमोसबँकसमोर,सिंहगडरोड,पुणे– 411030 फोन–020-24332342 vkmpv@vkendra.org
2	पाथेय (माएकनाथजींच्यापत्रांमधून)	15/-

Gujarati Titles

No.	Book Titles	Price	Publication Details
1	एकनाथजीप्रेरकप्रसंगो (पाठशाला छात्रोंकेलिये)	25/-	विवेकानन्दकेन्द्रगुजरातीप्रकाशनविभाग G-1, Parichay Apartment. Opposite Pavan Apartment, B/H Mother MilkPalace, Judges Bunglow cross road,Bodakdev, Ahmedabad - 15 Ph-079 26871677 vkgpv@vkendra.org