We Learn Vivekananda - Swadhyaya Presentations at Madurai

 Vivekananda Kendra Madurai organised ‘We Learn Vivekananda’ an event of Swadhyaya Presentations by VK Madurai Karyakarthas. Through Google Meet, the event took place for three consecutive days 21, 22 & 23 May 2021 from 4 p.m. to 5.15 p.m. Totally 17 Karyakarthas gave the presentations and about 20 karyakarthas and elders observed the presentations for three days.

The objective of the event is to learn and imbibe the qualities of Swami Vivekananda and to train the Karyakarthas to take Swamiji’s values and message to people in an inspiring way. Each Karyakartha selected and presented one of the chapters from the book ‘Narguna Nayagar Vivekanandar’ written by Sri. N. Krishnamoorthy Annaji.

The three day PPT presentations by the Karyakarthas proved to be a very energizing, motivating and experiential sessions. Each participant exhibited the grasp of the given topic. A few members made pictorial presentations and supplemented with their ideas. Even young children like Priyadarshini and Boominathan made their maiden attempt in PPT presentation. Smt. Meenakshi and her two children participated in this event and they are regularly participating in Kendra activities serving as role models for Amrit parivar in Madurai.

Mananeeya Radha Didi, Dakshin Prant Sangathak graced the occasion with her valuable presence and gave Ashirvachan and encouraged Karyakarthas for all the three days. Smt. S. Geetha, Sampark Pramukh, Tamil Nadu Vibhag also gave Asirvachan on the third day and summed up all the presentations of that day.
Experience Sharing Session:

As a befitting conclusion for the three day event, an experience sharing session was arranged on 24-5-21 from 4.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Each member shared his or her experience, what they learnt and how they are going to apply that learning in life. Everyone has begun to imbibe the qualities that they chose to speak on. Karyakarthas gave some recommendations on next theme also. With all these suggestions in hand, surely another similar presentation event will be organised soon.

“Be and Make” - Swami Vivekananda

Swadhyaya Varga - Thiruvananthapuram-Kerala Branch

 VK Thiruvananthapuram has. Started a new Swadhyaya Varga (2 days in a week) on *Sadhana Panchakam*

Days: Every Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 6.30am to 7.30am.
Language: Malayalam
Total Attendance: 34

Shri. Vishnu Ji, Kerala Samparka Pramukh is organising and Shri. Ashokan Ji is taking the Sadhana Panchakam with reference to Manaeeya Eknath Ji’s Life and Work.
Today he explained to Karyakartas about Eknath Ji’s Life and urged everyone to read it. The book is in demand now.

Swadhyaya on 'BHAGAVATAM'

 VKVVF Started Swadhyaya on Bhagavatam on the auspicious day of Sri Ramakrishna Jayanti on 15th March.

It started with 25 participants and Swami Adhyatmanandaji blessed on the day.

Now it will continue every Monday at10am.

Weekly Swadhyaya Varga - Thiruvananthapuram

 Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari (Vibhag: Kerala; Branch: Thiruvananthapuram)
     “ WEEKLY SWADHYAYA VARGA “

Date: 17th Jan Sunday from 03:00 pm to 4:15 pm
Mode: Zoom
Participants: 15
Topic: Swargaprapti & Bharat’s Karma Siddhi

Session started with Omkara & ‘Om Sahana vavatu’ by Kalyani Didi.
Rugmani Ji sung a devotional song on Swami Vivekananda.
The topic was lead by Ajith Basu ji.
• If Sanatana dharma wants to tell anything, it tells correctly from one side and also tells what is the false side from the other end.
• Attaining swarga is a big thing, but Sanatana dharma is much ahead and always helps us to realise that we are ParaBrahmam.
• Nothing is shaashwatham. Everything is time bound. People run around for swargaprapti but Bharatham or Sanatana dharma tells it’s not required. Bharatham tells you are nithyan, you are sathyam and you are shudhan and you are bhudhan. Infact you have already attained that stage of Swargam, it’s only that you don’t realise. In the various stages of time, swargam is just a position to influence.
• Sanatana dharma tells there is nothing called darkness, it’s only lack of light.
• Swami Vivekananda tells there is no untruth in Sanatana dharma. It’s only lower level of truth and then higher levels of truth and finally the ultimate truth or absolute truth I.e., ParaBrahmam.
• In a life, when you get Shanti out of an act or karma with dharma is Swadharma.

Manoj ji added and spoke on the difference between Swadharma & Paradharma.
Understand Sathyam and come out of the fear which is seeded within.

The session concluded with Shanti Mantra by Kalyani Didi

Weekly Swadhyaya Varga – Thiruvananthapuram - Kerala

 Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari (Vibhag: Kerala; Branch: Thiruvananthapuram)
     “ WEEKLY SWADHYAYA VARGA “

Date: 24th Jan Sunday from 03:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Mode: Zoom
Participants: 21
Topic: Patanjali Yogadarshanam

Session started with Omkara & ‘Om Sahana vavatu’ by Radha Didi.
It was followed by a Bhajan by Kalyani Didi
Introduction of Speaker by Radha Didi.

The enlightening topic of “Patanjali Yogadarshanam” was taken by Brahmachari Suved Chaitanya (Sambodh Foundation, Bangalore centre)
Suved Chaitanya Ji also responded to few questions too.
The session concluded with Shanti Mantra by Kalyani Didi

Weekly Swadhyay Varga Thiruvananthapuram

 After the successful completion of review & Discussion on the book- “Jeevitha Ratha Yatra” written by Swami Chidanadapuri Maharaj for almost 4 months, the Swadhyaya team has taken up the study of new book “ The story of Vivekanana Rock Memorial- As told by Shri. Eknath Ranade “ Malayalam version written by P. Narayanan Ji.

Ashokan ji has taken up the lead to brief on the book in this session. It started with the synopsis of the book. Vishnu ji also briefed on the dynamic everliving monument. Session ended with Shanti Mantra.

Date: 7th Nov. Sunday from 3pm to 4:10 pm
Mode: Zoom
Participants: 23
(Evening Session)-(Vibhag: Kerala; Branch: Thiruvananthapuram)

Personality Development Class for Children Thiruvananthapuram

 The class was conducted on Saturday 7th Nov from 8:00 am to 9:15 am for our Children. 36 students and 6 organizing team members were part of the class.

The theme of the class: Rashtra Devo Bhava.

Geet was ‘Vande Mataram Vande Mataram, Bharat  Vande Mataram Jaya Bharat Vande Mataram.

Kum. Harsha sang a patriotic song and Kumar Prayag recited a poem telling about why children should look after their parents.
Personality Development Class for Children-Weekly Initiative; Vibhag: Kerala; Branch: Thiruvananthapuram; Karya Sthan: Punnakulam)

Interactive session with “KAVYAVARSHA”.

 Ma.Radha Devi Didi’s Address to the youth under the banner of “KAVYAVARSHA” (an initiative organised by Ministry of youth affairs & sports, GOI) was well received.

The interaction and question answer session enlighten the youth and was inspiring too.
The programme was shared live on Facebook on 3rd Nov,2020 (Tuesday) from 4 to 4:30pm
FB Link for reference:
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=352340142727402&id=100853154911650&scmts=scwsplos

In the session dedicated to Education, Didi shared her views on various topics of education with specific mention about Arunachal Pradesh.
Various questions raised by the youngsters were mind boggling and worthy to analyse.
Major questions are as follows:

• Unfortunately we are in an age where the youth is running blindly behind getting a degree but is missing out on true education. What is true education according to Swami Vivekanand and your understanding of his teachings?

• You have worked rigorously for education in many tough regions. What are the main difficulties and factors that contribute to the poor absorption of education and technology in some areas?

• Swami ji said that "Arise, Awake and don't stop until the GOAL is reached". What should be the basic and ultimate goal of every human living on this planet? And how can it be achieved today ?

• What qualities do you think the modern youth has but your generation lacked that can allow us to make a better world easier?

• What is the relevance and importance of Swami Ji's ideals in this era?

• What do you think about this initiative of KavyaVarsha where we bridge the gap between eminent personalities and youth?

• What is your message for the global youth?

Didi stressed up on  our Principles of ‘ Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah ‘ and Swami Vivekananda’s vision of education which mainly was focused on
- Observation
- Discrimination
- Utilisation
- Preservation &
- Transmission

and concluded with a message  for the new generation - "Youth should live a purposeful life".

(an initiative organised by Ministry of youth affairs & sports, GOI)

Weekly Personality Development at Thiruvananthapuram

 The class on Saturday 31st Oct, from 8:00am to 9:00am for our Children was mainly focused on discussion on "AACHARYA DEVO BHAVA".
Story, discussion and interaction of students was very enriching.

Around 20 participants logged in.

Ajith Ji spoke to children on Valmiki Jayanti and requested children to put on two "KAVACHA" 1. ISHWARA KAVACHA & 2. GURUKAVACHA. And also made them understand how the two kavacha will protect them.

Road Map for children: After the session there was a baithak of the organizing team for an hour. Planned out important aspects to be given to the children. The entire team is working shoulder to shoulder to enhance the spiritual content of these children.

Weekly Swadhyay Varga Thiruvananthapuram

 Swadhyaya On 25th October 3pm to 4pm.

Agenda: Review & Discussion on the book- “Jeevitha Ratha Yatra” written by Swami Chidanadapuri Maharaj.
The Session was lead by Ashokan ji. Thoughts were shared by Manoj ji, Ajith Basu ji and Vishnu ji . With this session the discussion of the book concluded.
Also participants shared their experiences on this spiritual study and Navratri thoughts too.
Ashokan ji also refereed on the poem written by Swami Vivekananda ‘ Kali the Mother ‘ and Ajith ji on the secrecy of ultimate mother ‘Devi’.

16 people were part of the session and shared their view

Personality Development Class for Children- Kerala - Thiruvananthapuram

 Weekly initiative-  on 24th Oct


Total Participants: 22 children
The programme is for assimilating Bharateeya Samskarm in children.
Agenda covered:

    Discussed all the topics covered in past 4 weeks
    Today’s topic was "पितृ देवो भव". It was discussed narrating a story of son and father.
    Recited poem on Mother by Kumar Prayag
    Interactions with Thiruvananthapuram Karyakarthas- Ashokan ji & Ajith ji

 

Weekly Swadhyay Varg at Thiruvananthapuram

 Vivekananda Kendra Thiruvananthapuram has been Conducting Weekly Swadhyaya Varga from July 2020 from 3pm to 4pm on the book "Jeevitha Ratha Yatra" by Swami Chidanadapuri Maharaj. The Session aim at understanding and discussing the thought provoking views put forward by Swami ji. Session being lead by Ma.Radha Didi. Ashokan ji & Vishnu ji ( Samparka Pramukh-Kerala). 23 people were part of the session and shared their views, real life experiences and thus encouraged and enlightening the session.

Stay Home Activities

1: VKV Kallubalu - Swami Vivekananda/ Spoken English/songs/games/various educational activities in class room (each one has to take weekly 2 sessions) - Students are given daily work to complete and send by whatsapp. Each teacher will be in touch with 5-6 students over phone daily to evaluate the progress. Everyday night teachers shall submit report of their daily work through email. On Ramnavami, with 100 people Akhand Ramnam was organised

2: Rajasthan - E-Swadhyay was organised by Rajasthan Prant Prashikshan Pramukh Sri Swatantra Sharma ji. WhatsApp group has been formed. Yesterday's topic was 'I Am Bharat'. It is in between 10 am to 11.15 am. Yesterday 69 participated.

Online Yoga Varga at 6 am through Face Book, Online Swadyay through WhatsApp Group

3: Nashik - has formed Creativity Group.

4: Nagpur - has formed a routine. सामूहीक स्वाध्याय का विषय : स्वामी विवेकानन्द अमेरिका में।

5: Surat - One whatsapp group is formed Suryanamaskar Army. A sankalpa of 21,000 suryanamaskar is taken.

6: VKV Niausa, Arunachal Pradesh - daily routine framed and Swadhyay on Rousing Call as well Gita -3rd Chapter is going on

7: Punnakkulam, Kerala - Swadhyaya on Story Of Rock Memorial and sharing over WhatsApp group.

8: Neyyattinkara, Kerala - Navaratri Puja and also Study of Devi Mahatmyam from 3pm to 6pm. Reading and discussing on Devi Mahatmyam is there for 9 days.

9: Kallooppara (Pathanamthitta Dist), Kerala - Swadhyay and OMKAR Japa .

10: Thiruvananthapuram - Lalita Sahasra Nama, Vishnu Sahasra Nama and also 108 Aumkar japa and Swadhyaya

11: Swamiji's recorded message is being sent through WhatsApp by VK Tirunelveli

12: Bihar have framed time table, Swadhyay and chanting of mantras goes on

13: Pune - Chanting of 13-letter Vijay Mahamantra japam

14: Madhya Prant - Online Yoga Satra – 6:30 – 7:30, Online Swadhyay : Upnishad Kahani , Kendra Karya

15 : Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Tinsukia, Bokuloni and Sivasagar teachers giving creative homeworkers like paragraphs, quiz, Math puzzle, small calculations, art  work etc. to the students in primary classes studying in ABL methodology through WhatsApp.

16 : VKV Badarpur conducted an online interaction among all its teachers today I.e. 1 April 2020.

17 : Nagpur - Daily Ramraksha Stotra, Hanuman Chalisa, Manache Shlok -25 is being done by around 50 people in their home. Daily Online Swadhay on the book Vishwa Guru Bharat

18 : Mysore : Distributed 100 kits till now to needy people.

Apart from these some of Karyakarta take initiative of Ghar Ghar Kendra Varga.

Activities at VK Indore

GuruPoornima Utsava : Indore, 01.08.2015. Gurupoornima, the festival dedicated to spiritual and academic teachers was celebrated by Vivekananda Kendra, Indore at Ram Mandir, Rajendra Nagar. Around 50-60 karyakartas and well wishers were present during the celebration.

The programme was started with Shanti Mantra and a patriotic song. The importace of the relation between Guru-Shishya and Omkar was narrated by Manisha Tiwari Didi. An inspiring story of Guru-Shishya was told by Tapasvi Kaka. The ceremony ended with Shanti path and  swalpahar was distributed.

Van Vihar : On 25.07.2015. Fifteen karyakartas went to Ralamandal Abhyaranya for Van Vihar. Despite of heavy rainfall and shivering cold weather the Karyakartas continued the journey and had a successful and memorable trip. We had lunch there followed by a patriotic song and discussion on the importace of self confidence and upcoming programmes  to be held. It was also decided that this type of van vihar will be organized once in four months.

Aanandalaya : Aanandalaya is organized once a week i.e., on Sunday in a nearby village at Indore. It is specially designed for the childrens of age group 8 to 16. Vivekananda Kendra, Indore is running the Aanandalaya project in two villages or colonies at Indore. One at Chitawad and another at Rajendra Nagar. The Programme runs according to the objectives of Kendra. The main aim of the activity is to connect with children and lead them in the right path It starts with prayer  followed by valuable speech and interesting games. Inspirational stories are also told to the childrens. Other activies involved in this programme are patriotic song and Yoga. Study session is likely to start soon. The session ends with Shanti Mantra.

Swadhyaya Varga : Swadhyaya Varga is organized once every week. It is held every Sunday evening at 4 PM. In this meeting, karyakartas gather together and discuss on the book chosen. Last month we discussed on the book “Naya Bharat Gado” which has been completed successfully. The book was read thoroughly and discussed. ‘Pustak Samapan Karyakram’ was organized on 16 August, 2015 in the presence of Aadarniya Sheetal Didi.

Former Indian President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam who passed away on 27 July 2015 was paid homage by karayakartas on 28 July 2015. A special program was organised in which all the karyakartas were present. Programme was started with 3 Omkar and prayers. Dr. Kalam’s contributions and life history was highlighted by Mukesh Bhaiya and aadharniya Sharadji Vajpeyi.  The ceremony concluded with shanti paath and offering of flowers.

Kendra Varga : The weekly meeting of karyakartas is held on every Thursday. A rest house owned by Shri Manoharji Dev located near Shubh Karaj Marriage Garden, Rajiv Gandhi Chauraha is fixed for the purpose of Kendra Varga. Atleast 8-15 karyakartas use to attend the meeting every week. It starts with prayers followed by games and discussions on topic relating life of great persons and inspirational books. Various activities of Kendra is also discussed. A pranayama is also practiced in every session of Kendra Varga. The session ends with prayers.

Vimarsha on SEVA at Suri

On the occasion of the birth centenary of Mananeeya  Eknathji Ranade,  a public programme Vimarsh on "Seva" was organized by the Suri branch of  Vivekananda Kendra , Kanyakumari on the 15th June at D R D C Hall, Suri, Birbhum, West Bengal. Justice [ retd.] Bipin Kumar Mukherjee formally inaugurated the programme by lighting the lamp. The programme was graced by Su. Nivedita Bhide, Vice President Vivekananda Kendra , Kanyakumari.  Sri L N Mondal , former principal of Suri Vidyasagar & Sanyojog of Suri branch of Kendra presided over the programme. 

About two hundred people including the officials of different social, cultural and educational organizations attended the programme. Cultural programme was performed by Smt. Pritikana Bhattacharya and her group.

Vimarsh on seva at suri, west bengalJustice Mukherjee said , ‘ Now we have to act at grass-root level. The people are suffering from a lot of problems particularly health related ailments. If we can not make them aware of health and hygiene it is not possible to make healthy India. In her key-note address Su. Nivedita Bhide said, "With strong determination and missionary zeal  Eknathji Ranade founded Vivekananda Kendra.  He has set up a burning example of dedication and service before us". She told that seva should not mean only to provide some food, shelter or medicines to poor people. But we have to enable the people, so that they themselves can earn what  they need. A sense of self-reliance must be created among all the country men.

Officials of the Paschimbanga Prant of Kendra- Kingshuk Pallab Biswas, Pradip Jaiswal, Malabika Chatterjee and Prant-Sangathak, Manoj Das were also present in the programme.

Mysore Branch Activity Report April-May 2015

PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT CAMP at Roopanagar:  Camp conducted at roopanagar vistar from 2nd april to 8th april 2015. Total 39 children participated. Smt Indira Nair inugarated the shibir. Matru pooja performed all children. Sri C V Keshavamurthiji, Sri Ravi kumar took boudhik, stories, mental and physical games and yoga conducted during the camp.

PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT CAMP at Jayanagar:  conducted Summer camp for students at Jayanagar. Camp started on 10th April. Yoga, Patriotic song, story telling,  Shlokas and Bhagavdgita, traditional games etc are the main events in the camp. Smt. Uma Ramrao taught bhajans and songs. Dr. Sheshadri told stories on Kuvempu’s Kindera Jogi and Dr. Chandrashekar, president Vivekananda Kendra, Mysore interacted with children.

PARIWRA MILAN: From 18th and 19th April 80 well wishers participated PARIWARA MILAN at Kanyakumari. Ma. Bhanudasji, General Secretary talked about Swami Vivekananda, Rock memorial Ma. Ekanathji and activities of Vivekananda Kendra. Short film was shown to the participants. Ma. Balakrishanji, Vice-president took session on family and society.

Rural Youth Camp at T.  Narsipura:  Camp organised on 24th and 25th April. 28 youths participated. Yoga, Boudhik, Shramadan, Kridayoga and Short film on Ma. Ekanathji shown to participants.

SADHANA SHIBIR: On 17th May 1 day  sadhana shibir organised at Jayanagar. Bhajan, breathing exercise and Pranayama, Krida yoga, meditation and boudhik on Indian Culture by  Sri  C V Gopinathji, holistic health by Dr. A S Chandrashekarji and guided meditation by Sri Rameshji.

Karyapaddhati Prashikshan Shibir at Pimpalad

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari - Maharashtra Pranta conducted Karyapaddhati Prashikshan Shibir from 2nd May, 2015 to 7th May, 2015 at Vivekananda Kendra Prashikshan va Seva Prakalpa, Pimplad. Participants from different places reached Pimplad on 2nd May. Inauguration session started at 5 pm with Omkar chanting and Veda Mantra. General Secretory Mananeeya Shri Bhanudasji Dhakras and Maharashtra Pranta Pramukh Mananeeya Shri Abhayji Bapat were present on the occasion. Ma. Abhayji, while explaining the concept of the shibir, emphasized on the consolidation of the organizational set-up and training of the karyakartas at different levels. Ma. Bhanudasji, in his address said,”Karya Paddhati i.e. Yoga Varga, Swadhyay Varga and Sanskar Varga is for creating positive energy and channelize it for national reconstruction. Our Karya Paddhati is in tune with age old tradition of our motherland. We have to train ourselves so that we can conduct the Vargas effectively and consistently.”     

The shibir was conducted in two parts - 1 Sanskar Varga, 2 Swadhyay varga and Yoga Varga. All the 56 (sisters 30, brothers 26) karyakartas from Konkan, Pashchim Maharashtra, Devgiri and Vidarbha vibhags were divided in 5 groups – Anushasan, Satatya, Deshabhakti, Shuchita and Samarpan.

Daily routine was such that the karyakartas could discuss on the subjects like Importance of the Karyapaddhati, Chatusutri, Qualities of a Karyakarta, Need of organized work, Vaigyanik Drishtikon, Dayitvabodh etc after each bauddhik satra. There were practical sessions of each Varga twice in a day. The responsibility of conducting the Vargas was given to the groups on last two days. They planned it thoroughly and did it very well. Pratahsmaran, Shramasanskar, Bhajan Sandhya and Prerna se Punarutthan was equally enjoyed with all the Bauddhik Satras.

Mananeeya Vishwasji Lapalkar, Maharashtra Pranta Sangathak in his concluding address expressed his happiness. “All of us will go to our respective places and put in practice what we have learned here”, he said. In the concluding session, all offered flowers to The Guru – Omkara and took Vichar Pushpa – a book of Swamiji’s thoughts as Prasada. The Shibir ended with Shanti Mantra and Kendra Prarthana.

Vadodara Branch Annual Report

Vivekananda Kendra Vadodara Vibhag Annual Report by Vivekananda Kendra

Vimarsha : Recalling Swami Vivekananda’s vision of Dharma

The eternally debated ‘Dharma’ was the topic for the two lively discussions organized by Vivekananda Kendra at Hyderabad on 19th and 20th January 2015. Stimulating the minds of the young and the old alike, these discussions urged them to see beyond the commonly accepted definitions and understanding of Dharma. And what could be a better guide for them than its vision of Swami Vivekananda?

Based on the thoughts of Swami Vivekananda, Amrutha Bhashini Smt. Auna Devi questioned the prevalent understanding of Dharma and recalled the immortals words of Swami Vivekananda for awakening oneself to the true nature of Dharma and having faith on its validity. Quoting profusely the scriptures, she stated that what keeps the order in the creation is Dharma and what destroys it is not. The talk was followed by her interaction with the aroused audience.

In a second such interaction, Acharya Kasireddy Venkat Reddy - the renowned writer, poet and academician – enlightened the audience with his keen understanding of Dharma expressed lucidly to the mixed audience of young and old. Acharya Reddy recalled Swami Vivekananda’s forceful illustrations during his speeches in the West, which had compelled the audience there to rethink Dharma. The same he said is the need today in India and elsewhere, to rethink and return to the basics of Dharma – the oneness - with the help of Swami Vivekananda’s vision. The highlight of his talk was the frequent applause from the excited youth audience. The interaction that followed gave more clarity of the discussed subject.

These interactions are part of the “Vimarsh” programs which are being organised on the occasion of the Birth-centenary of founder of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari Late Sri Eknathji Ranade. This nationwide program was set rolling by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 9th Novembar at Delhi last year. At these Hyderabad programs, Sri Dipok Barthakur – National Chairman of Eknathji’s Birth Centenary Committee, Justice C.V. Ramulu – Vice Chairman and Sri M.G.K. Murthy IAS (retd) – Vice Chairman of Andhra-Telangana Committee, and several dignitaries and enthusiast from all walks of life were present. During these programs, two new Telegu books -  Swami Vivekananduni Jeevitanloni Sanniveshaalu and Yoga - Ekatva Drkpadam Aadhaaranga Jeevana Vidhaanam were released.

Swami Vivekananduni Jeevitanloni Sanniveshaalu	Yoga - Ekatva Drkpadam Aadhaaranga Jeevana Vidhaanam

                                      

[Incidents from the Life of Swami Vivekananda]	[Yoga - The Way of Life Based on the Vision of Oneness]
written by Sri KP Shivakumar translated into Telugu by Sri Rangasai [Reprint]	Written by Nivedita Didi and translated by Sri Tippavarapu Kondala Rao [First Edition]
Price Rs.30/-	Price Rs.30/-

These programs were held at Ameerpet and Nagole. The next series of this “Vimarsh” interaction will be held in June 2015 and the topic will be “Seva”.  

VIVEKANANDA KENDRA KANYAKUMARI, BRANCH: MYSORE ACTIVITY REPORT FROM NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2012

VIVEKANANDA KENDRA KANYAKUMARI, BRANCH: MYSORE

ACTIVITY REPORT FROM NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2012

KARYA PADDATI:

1.   SAMSKARA VARGA: 5 places 152 students. 

2.   SWADYAYA VARGA: 2 places 12 people

3.   PLACES- 37 PEOPLE BENIFITED at Jayanagar center. Apart from Yogasanas morning prayer, karma yoga shloka sangrah, krida yoga and bhajans in different days .

BHAJAN : Daily at Jayanagar center - 18 children. Every  Saturday and Sunday at Kendra-  16 people attending.

VISHNU SAHASRANAMA AND RAMANAMA SANKIRTNA: Every Ekadashi Day chanting at Kendra. 

SRI RAMKRISHNA  ANANDALAYA :  DAILY- 22 children from Class 2nd to 9th standard.

MA. SHARADA MATRU MANDALI: Every Wednesday 15  Mothers attending and chanting soundarya lahari, Bhajans, patriotic songs etc.,

NARENDRA BALAK SANGHA : 17 boys from class 2nd to class 10th attending every Sunday. 10 boys attended the sharamadhan camp on 19th. November.  

BAGINI NIVEDITA BALIKA SANGHA:  19 girls from Class 2ND to class 8th attending every Sunday. Deepa pooja training given to them.

KANNADA RAJYOTSAVA CELBRATION: On 1st November Kannada Rajyotsava celebrated at Kendra. Smt. Manorama, Retd. Head Mistress was the Chief Guest. Quiz conducted for the Anandalaya and Samskara varga students.

EKNATHJI BALAMOHOTSAVA: November 4th sports conducted for Samskara varga students at R B I Vistar. Nearly 85 children took part.

SADHANA DIWAS:  On 19th November Sadhana diwas observed at Kendra. Karma Yoga shlokas chanted. Sri Ramachandraji spoke on Ma. Eknathji.  19th morning Shramadhan camp organized near Kendra. Study materials distributed to 20 students.
150th Years celebration programmes

QUIZ COMPETITION: Quiz on Swami Vivekananda , Ramayana and Mahabharat conducted on November 18th for college and high school students.76 students participated.

PATRIOTIC SONG AND ESSAY COMPETITION : On 30th December, patriotic song and essay writing conducted for primary, high school and college students. Around 140 students from different schools and colleges from Mysore city participated.   SANKALPA DIWAS: On 25th evening  Sankalpa diwas observed at Kendra. 23 karyakartas attended the programme.