जीवन की चुनौतियों पर विजय का प्रतीक विवेकानन्द शिला स्मारक

स्वामी विवेकानंद का जन्मशती वर्ष 1963 में सम्पूर्ण भारत में अन्यान्य संगठन अपने स्तर पर मना रहे थे। कन्याकुमारी में भी कुछ लोगों ने विचार किया कि समुद्र के बीच शिला पर भी  स्वामी विवेकानन्द का स्मारक बनाया जाए,  जहाँ उन्होंने 1892 में ध्यान किया और उसके बाद भारत के मूल्यों को पाश्चात्य भूमि पर स्थापित करके भारत को गौरान्वित किया। 1962 में चीन के हाथों धोखा खाने के आघात से उबरने में देश को पुनः गौरवान्वित करने के लिए यह सुयोग्य अवसर सिद्ध हुआ।
 स्मारक के संस्थापक एकनाथजी रानडे का जीवन हमें इस बात के लिए प्रेरित करता है कि जीवन में कठिनाइयों के सामने कभी झुकना नहीं है और एक से एक जुड़ते हुए संगठन बनाते हुए आगे बढ़ते जाना है यही विचार आज पूरे देश में विवेकानंद केन्द्र विवेकानन्द शिला स्मारक के 50 में वर्ष में प्रवेश करने के अवसर पर प्रचारित प्रसारित कर रहा है उक्त विचार विवेकानंद केंद्र के प्रकाशन समिति के सदस्य तथा राजस्थान साहित्य अकादमी के सदस्य श्री उमेश कुमार चौरसिया ने शिला स्मारक के संपर्क अभियान के अवसर पर सीनियर सिटीजन ग्रुप 3 की बैठक में व्यक्त किए।

बैठक के दौरान ही श्री मदनलाल शर्मा तथा सुभाष चांदना ने विवेकानंद शिला स्मारक पर अपने बिताए हुए क्षणों को याद किया और विभिन्न संस्करणों को लोगों से साझा किया। महासंपर्क कार्यक्रम हेतु आयोजित इस बैठक का संचालन विभाग संपर्क प्रमुख रविंद्र जैन ने किया।

Belgaum observed Punyatithi of Eknathaji

Vivekanand kendra Belgaum observed Eknath ji Ranade Punyatithi on 22.8.2019 at the residence of Shri Keshav Kulkarni. Prof.  Aruna Naik Spoke and underlined the great work done by Eknath Ranade.

“Ek karanji molachi”( One invaluable Karanji –a Diwali sweet delicacy )

Twenty eight years ago Nashik branch of Vivekanand Kenra Kanyakumari in association with Savarkar Vistar (Nashik road) and Tarun Maharashtra Mitra mandal Vishnunagar has adopted 30 Adivasi Padas  (Tribal Hamlets), and since then the service activities are being perpetuated ceaselessly in these areas.Different likeminded organizations and volunteers of Kendra collect Diwali delicacies,other essential daily need items and cloths from various households and those are distributed in some of these hamlets, on the next day of Bhaubeej (The fifth day of Diwali festiwal-celebration of brother sister auspicious occasion) in a very systematic and planned manner.

With the intention of fulfilling the social obligation, the volunteers of Kendra come together for bringing happiness in the life of those belonging to forest and mountainous regions hence deprived of the basic facilities and other developments and of course away from the pompous celebrations of Diwali.

The street plays are performed in order to bring the awareness amongst the tribals ,also they are made aware of various welfare programs conducted by Vivekanand Prashikshan and Seva Prakalp Pimplad.

This is 28 th year of successful implementation of the program organized by the Kendra

Service to mankind is service to God is the principle message of Swami Vivekanand which is truly followed by the Prakalpa.

The volunteers of Kendra from Nashik and Nashikroad wholeheartedly participated in the program of Prakalpa of Nashik nagar.

Sadhana Diwas Celebration at Madurai

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Madurai Branch celebrated “Sadhana Diwas” commemorating Karmayogi Eknathji’s Jeyanthi , the program of rededication as “Sadhanai Dinam” on 11.11.2018 at Sai Ananda Nilayam in TVS Nagar, Madurai from 10 a.m to 4.30 p.m. Mananeeya Aparna Didi and Mananeeya Radha Devi Didi graced the occasion. 25 Karyakartas of TVS Nagar and Balaji Nagar attended the function sharing their experiences in doing the national work with Swami Vivekananda’s vision in mind and Eknathji’s mission in hands happily. Patriotic Song was led by Priya Didi. A thought moving discussion on the Sadhana Diwas letter written by Mananeeya Nivedhita Bide, Vice President of Vivekananda Kendra was conducted. Mananeeya Radha Didi explained the future planning of the Kendra. The Kaaryakarthas were introduced with their responsibilities. All the Karyakarthas did pushpanjali and took heart moving sankalpam after which the program concluded with Kendra Prarthana.

Sadhana Diwas Celebration at VKV Kallubalu

Sadhana Divas was celebrated in our vidyalaya. Although 19/11/2018 is the actual date for the celebration. It was preponed due to the tight schedule of the school. The programme began sharp at 8:30 am. After the National Anthem Kannada song, speech by 8th std student [ Jayaraj], Hindi song, Speech by the teacher [ Nikhil sir ] were conducted. Song by 10th std girls was the final performance. Entire assembly was managed by Ramakrishna House.
Su.Sri Usha didi and Shri.Karthikji were the spontaneous chief guests . the programme was conducted with discipline and exhuberant enthusiasm. Even the small [ mimary ] students maintained silence and discipline. The vote of thanks was delivered by Nikhil sir. The programme was concluded with Shantimantra. It was a beautiful, short and sweet celebration, which was enjoyed by every one.

Sadhana Diwas Shri Ekanathji Ranade Jayanti

Vivekananda Kendra Belgaum organised Sadhana Diwas ie Birth Anniversary of Mananiy Eknathji Ranade at the residence of Shri Keshav Kulkarni,a Senior VK karyakarta.Lighting of Lamp and garlanding of Portraits of Swami Vivekananda and Eknathaji followed by speeches by shri Ashok Hullagaddi ,Vilas Chavan and Mrs.Shantala. VK prayers were chanted.Smt Rajashri Akki presented Shri Ganapati Prayer.Kishore kakade compered the programme and presented VandeMataram.Shri Anand Aralikatti thanked the gathering followed by Prasad Distribution.It was well organised,well attended programme.VK also announced it's future programme of Dec.2018.Shri Nikhil Naragundkar,keshav Kulkarni,Girish Kotbagi,