Umabhagavati Temple Visit and Cleaning at Kashmir

On the auspicious occassion of Navaratri, A small group of karyakarata of Vivekanada Kendra Nagdandi (Sri Ramkrishna Mahasammelan Ashram) visited Umabhagavati Tample located at Brari Aangan, Umanagari on 24th september, sunday (4th day of Navaratri). The temple was constructed by Swami Syam Anand Ji. The shrine comprises 5 springs which make the form of the divine 'Omkara'. There are two springs which merge to form a single spring. Belief is that this spring signifies the communion of Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti. It was tradition to performed a Maha Yaga is performed every year on the anniversary of Swami Sivananda in the month of Phusa. This tample was dimolised by militants in 1992 after 6th dec.

The krayakartas cleaned the tample, all springs as well as grounds. After cleaning performed small pooja followed by Bhajans. 

AISSE & AISSCE 2015 Result at VKV Dibrugarh

The results of AISSE, 2015 Examination held on 3rd May, 2015 have declared today the 28th May, 2015. 85 students appeared the examination from our Vidyalaya. 6 no. of students bagged away 10 CGPA, 17 students scored more than 9 CGPA and 22 students scored more than 8 CGPA. Unlike other years, this year too, the Vidyalaya exhibited cent percent successful results. The 10 CGPA holders are Aneesh Kashyap, Antara Sharma, Bidisha Baruah, Binay Sharma, Shikhari Baruah and Tanish Ghosh. The Principal of the Vidyalaya, Sri Ravindranath D. Savdeykar congratulated the students, the teaching staff for the success. We congratulate all of them and wish them a very prosperous life.

AISSCE, 2015 Result

          Aprotim Bora                                                                                    Manish Kr. Agarwalla

        Science Stream                                                                                      Commerce Stream

Students of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Dibrugarh has performed outstandingly in the Class XII CBSE Examination, 2015. In Science 30 students appeared where 93.2% as the highest percentage scored by Aprtim Bora this year. In Science, the highest mark in Physics is 96, English 95, Chemistry 98, Mathematics 95, Biology 95 and Computer Science 99 respectively. In Commerce 23 candidates appeared where the highest percentage is marked 94.6% bagged away by Manish Kumar Agarwalla. The highest mark in Accountancy is 95, Business Studies 95, Economics 95, English 95, Mathematics 81 and Informatics Practices 95 respectively. The Principal of the Vidyalaya, Sri Ravindranath D. Savdeykar has expressed great pleasure and satisfaction over the repeated good results of the school. He extended his gratitude to the whole teaching staff of the school, the students as well as the guardians for understanding sincere efforts to keep the honor of the prestigious school intact.

Vimarsh at Tinsukia

The Tinsukia branch of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari is conducting monthly Vimarsh. On 21st December 2014, the Vimarsh was held at Hindi Pustakalaya, Tinsukia. It was attended by 18 people. The topic was Parenting and the Challenges Involved. Su. Barnalee Hazarika, Yuva Pramukh of Mananeeya Eknathji Janma Sati Parva samity of Tinsukia delivered the keynote. She highlighted on the need for mutual respect in the parent child relationship, Indian way of parenting that is culturally rooted, acceptance and unconditional love on the parents part and maintaining the golden middle path of not being too restrictive or too lenient. After the initiation, a good and participatory discussion ensured.

It is to be mentioned that the MEJPS samiti of Tinsukia plans to continue this monthly Vimarsh to involve the Prabuddha Varga of the society, where relevant topics will be discussed. This will definitely strengthen the organizational bases of Kendra as more and more prominent personalities of the society are joining hands with us to spread the messages of Swami Vivekananda.

MEJSP Lunching at Guwahati

Today the launching of Mananeeya Eknathji Janma Shati Parva is celebrated in Guwahati Mahanagar with non student Yuva Sammelan. Man. Nivedita Didi, Man. Dipok Borthakur and Man. I.P. Baruah Retd. IAS are there on dais. Man. Pravinji and Man. Meera didi are there in Sammelan. Total attendance is 320, all having a current or past presence in Kendra. A good number of Karyakartas from Nalbari and Mangaldoi also attended the Sammelan.

The karyakram was organised into two parts. The first part was Probodhan and Margdarshan from the dais. Man. Nivedita didi spoke on One Life, One Mission. The second part was specifically for Non student Yuva and some student Yuva of Saphal Yuva Yuva Bharat. Games, Quiz on Bharatiya Sanskriti and Manthan on Baboharat Deshbhakti and how we connect Deshbhakti with Kendra Karya were there in agenda. The concluding remark was given by Man. Pravinji with emphasis on how both student and non student Yuva can provide dynamism, enthusiasm, mobility and stability to the Organisation. Further how understanding have to be reflected in action was key of the address. The Sammelan concluded with Vote of Thanks and Shantimantra.

The environment was full of joy and positivity throughout. One follow up meeting is planned and announced with non student youth on 4th of January, 2015 at 4pm in Prant Karyalaya, Panbazar.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME NOVEMBER MONTH ACTIVITIES

VKRDP Activities Report November - 2014 by VK RDP

Sadhana Din at Karnawati

Sadhana divas celebration was held on 19th November at Vivekananda Kendra, Karnawati. Total 19 karyakartas were present in the celebration of the sadhna divas.

Program was started with 3 Omkar and Prarthna and Geet. Prant Parva Pramukh Shri Dr. Kamlesh Upadhyay gave elaborate information on  “Sadhana Divas”. He explained the concept behind Kendra’s thought and importance of work in the every ones life.  After that Ma. Mamaji shared some priceless incidences of Ma. Eknathji  and explained how Eknathji leaved Kendra Prarthna, each second,  till the end of life. Mamaji told that for Ekanathji, ‘One life- One Mission’ was truly a life sentence and he leaved on the same. Ma.Eknathjis’s life and his working style inspired a lot.  All karyakartas present have taken three Sankalp each for a) self for b) Vevekananda Kendra & c) for the Rastra.  Programme ended with  Pusparpan and  Kendra Prarthana.

One Life - One Mission : Vivekananda Kendra News

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"Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life; dream of it; think of it; live on that idea. Let the brain, the body, muscles, nerves, every part of your body be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success, and this is the way great spiritual giants are produced."

- Swami Vivekananda (CW - I , Raja-Yoga : Chapter VI - Pratyahara & Dharana)

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The Sanskrit Dialogue that Impressed Swami Vivekananda

When Swamiji came to Madras in February 1897, he was accommodated at the Castle Kernan (now Vivekanandar Illam). In the evening of 7 February, a meeting was held at the Castle Kernan. A large number of gentlemen waited upon the Swami at the pandal that evening, when an acrostic poem in Sanskrit in honour of Swamiji was read by Mr. R. Sivasankara Pandiaji.

At Pandiyaji's invitation, Swamiji visited the School on 12 February 1897—in the afternoon about half past four.The Life describes the function held to honour Swamiji thus: Two boys of the School presented before Swamiji a dialogue in Sanskrit on Arya Dharma [the Religion of Aryas]. Swamiji was much pleased by it and appreciated the dialogue.

The following is the text of the dialogue [with translation in square brackets] that took place before Swamiji. It was published in 1897 by the Madras Hindu Religion Tract and Preaching Association of which Pandiyaji was the founder.    Read Entire Research Article

By A Monastic Sojourner
A Research Article. Published in Vedanta Kesari, 2009, March

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Yuva Vimarsh - A Dialouge For Creative Leaders

08.10.2014 Ignited Youth Forum of Vivekananda Kendra organised “YUVA VIMARSHA” a dialogue for creative leaders at IGG college Tezu. The topic of lecture was Timeless India – Resurgent India” The Programme was started as per Indian tradition with lighting of the lamp and followed by welcome speech. Aims and objectives were told by Shri Tajit Nalo.

Dr. J.K. Bajaj, Director Centre for policy studies, New Delhi, Chief speaker delivered a lecture on “Timeless India- Resurgent India” he beautifully told through story how to manifest individual’s divinity and to work accordingly. He also urged student to contribute towards our country to make Bharat JAGAT GURU. He also inspired student to use Knowledge as key for achieving success in life. He also stressed that Arunachal is rich in flora & fauna we should preserve this from explication.

Principal of IGG college Tezu also spoke on the occasion and called youth to utilize all resources to make India great. Students asked the various question and answer were given by Guest Speaker. Shri C.C. Namachom, Member IYF and  Asst. Professor of IGG college Tezu gave vote of thanks and prog was concluded with Shanti Mantra. Program was successful due to large participation of students.

Samartha Workshop by Vivekananda Kendra Arunjyoti

Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti organized Samartha Prashikshan Karyasala (Trainer’s Training Workshop) at VKV,Tinsukia for the teachers of Arunachal Pradesh. 15 teachers and other professionals from Tirap,Changlang and Lohit districts of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam participated in this three days workshop. A total 8 karyakartas from Vivekananda Kendra also participated in this workshop. The workshop was inaugurated on 24th August and concluded on 27th August. Ma.Nidevita Bhide, All India Vice President of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari addressed the participants and guided to overcome challenges face by teachers through the concept of oneness. Su.Alkagauri Joshi, Prant Sangathak of Punjab and Haryana was the resource person. As it was a trainer’s workshop, the participants plan to organize the same workshop in various places of Arunachal Pradesh in near future. 

Universal Brotherhood Day Celebration at Hansraj College

Universal Brotherhood Day Celebration at Hansraj College


Speaker : Major Gen. Satbir Singh

Special SKIT "SAMAJ"

48 Hills Dr. Belle Mead, NJ 08502

48 Hills Dr. Belle Mead, NJ 08502

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Address : 6 Hickory Road, West Orange, N.J.07052

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29-Sept : 11 to 1:15 PM : 48 Hills Dr., Belle Mead, NJ 08502

Hindu Temple, Lemont, Greater Chicago

Hindu Temple, Lemont, Greater Chicago

Speaker : Ma. NiveditaDidi, Vice President, Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari.

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Sept 23 - 9.00 AM to 12 Noon

विश्वबंधुत्व दिन समारोह - नागपुर

स्वदेश, स्वधर्म, स्वाभिमान तथा स्वावलम्बन इन चार सूत्रों पर आधारित समाज व्यवस्था को सर्वोपरि मानने वाले स्वामी विवेकानन्द विश्व के आदर्शों में महानतम थे । स्वामी विवेकानन्द ने कहा था कि हमारा राष्ट्र देवता है और धर्म ही इसका प्राण है । इसलिए धर्म को लेकर विवाद नहीं होना चाहिए क्योंकि धर्म का मूल एकात्मता और सर्वसमावेशक होने के कारण धर्माधारित समाज व्यवस्था ही श्रेष्ठ है । इसलिए स्वामी विवेकानन्द के विश्वबंधुत्व की संकल्पना को सही ढंग से समझना आज विश्व के लिए अति आवश्यक है । इस बात का प्रतिपादन करते हुए दत्ता मेघे इंस्टिट्यूट ऑफ मेडिकल साइंसेस के उप-कुलपति डॉ. श्री वेदप्रकाश मिश्रा ने स्वामीजी के संदेशों में निहित व्यापकता को विविध उदाहरणों के माध्यम से समझाया । वे विवेकानन्द केन्द्र कन्याकुमारी की नागपुर शाखा के माध्यम से आयोजित विश्वबंधुत्व समारोह के अंतर्गत आयोजित व्याख्यान में बोल रहे थे ।

डॉ. मिश्रा ने धर्म की व्यापकता को समझाने के लिए रामचरितमानस के अनेक चौपाई का आधार लिया । ‘विप्र धेनु सूर संत हित, लिन्ह प्रभु अवतार ।' तथा ‘हरि व्यापक सर्वत्र समाना, प्रेम ते प्रगट होई मैं जाना ।' के माध्यम से ईश्वरीय अवतार तथा उसके जीवन प्रयोजन का महत्व बताया । उन्होंने कहा कि स्वामीजी ने धर्म के मर्म को समझाने के लिए वैदिक शब्दावली को आधुनिक रूप दिया और अपने ज्ञान, तप और आचरण से संसार को बता दिया कि धर्म आधारित समाज व्यवस्था ही विश्व का कल्याण कर सकता है । धर्म संकुचितता, अंधविश्वास तथा अहंकार का द्योतक नहीं है वरन् धर्म विस्तार, व्यापकता, श्रद्धा और सर्वसमावेशक एकात्मता का परिचायक है । ‘जितने मत उतने पथ'  इसलिए केवल अपने ही सम्प्रदाय को श्रेष्ठ मानकर दूसरों की निंदा करना धर्म नहीं है । मतभिन्नता होने के बावजूद मतऐक्यता होना वर्तमान के लिए आवश्यक है । डॉ. मिश्रा ने बताया कि विपरीत परिस्थितियों में स्वामी विवेकानन्द ने भारत और हिन्दू धर्म के तत्वों को अपने तपस्वी जीवन तथा ओजस्वी वाणी में जागतिक श्रेष्ठता प्रदान की । इसलिए स्वामी विवेकानन्द दिग्विजयी संन्यासी कहलाये । स्वामी विवेकानन्द ने ही अध्यात्म और विज्ञान के समन्वय का सूत्रपात किया था।

इसके पूर्व समारोह के मुख्य अतिथि स्पेसवूड फर्निचर्स प्रा. लि. नागपुर के प्रबंध संचालक श्री विवेक देशपांडे ने स्वामी विवेकानन्द तथा टाटा उद्योग के संस्थापक जमशेदजी टाटा से संबंधित प्रसंग सुनाया । उन्होंने बताया कि जमशेदजी टाटा को भारत में शिक्षा, अभियांत्रिकी, उद्योग तथा अनुसंधान संस्थानों के निर्माण की प्रेरणा स्वामी विवेकानन्द ने ही दी थी । कार्यक्रम के अध्यक्ष कॉन्फीडरेशन ऑफ ऑल इंडिया ट्रेडर्स, नई दिल्ली के राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष श्री बी.सी. भरतिया ने अपने अध्यक्षीय भाषण में आगामी वर्ष में स्वामी विवेकानन्दजी की १५०वीं जयन्ती के प्रासंगिकता पर जोर देते हुए कहा कि हमारे देश के विद्यालयीनशिक्षा प्रणाली में स्वामी विवेकानन्द के संदेशों को छात्रों तक पहुँचाने की योजना होनी चाहिए । उन्होंने शिक्षा संस्थानों के प्रबंधकों, शिक्षकों और अभिभावकों से अपील की कि आगामी वर्ष में स्वामीजी के संदेशों को घर-घर पहुँचाकर ‘विवेकानन्दमयम' वातावरण बनाएँ । विवेकानन्द केन्द्र के विदर्भ विभाग प्रमुख श्री आनंद बगडिया तथा स्वामी विवेकानन्द सार्ध शती समारोह, नागपुर महानगर के संयोजक श्री सोमदत्त करंजेकर समारोह के दौरान मंचासीन थे ।

कार्यक्रम की शुरूआत दीपप्रज्जवलन से हुई । प्रारंभ में कु. वेदवती खेर तथा दीप्ति पिकले ने ‘सदा विवेकानन्दमयम' नामक संस्कृत गीत प्रस्तुत किया । अतिथियों के स्वागत के पश्चात् ‘ब्रेल लिपि' में प्रकाशित ‘कथा विवेकानंदांच्या' नामक पुस्तक का विमोचन मंचासिन अतिथियों के करकमलों द्वारा किया गया ।

सामाजिक क्षेत्र में उत्कृष्ठ सेवाकार्य के लिए सिकलसेल सोसायटी ऑफ इंडिया, नागपुर के  श्री सम्पतराव रामटेके तथा जीवन आश्रम वृद्धाश्रम संस्था, नागपुर के श्री विकासजी शेंडे का इस अवसर पर स्वामीजी की प्रतिमा एवं साहित्य प्रदानकर उन्हें सेवाव्रती सम्मान से सम्मानित किया गया । साथ ही विवेकानन्द केन्द्र में कार्यरत १२वीं तथा १०वीं के गुणवन्त  छात्र-छात्राओं को स्मृति चिन्ह देकर सम्मानित किया गया, जिनमें सौमित्र दाभोलकर (१२वीं), ऋषभ अग्रवाल (१२वीं), कु. प्रियंका शिरखेडकर (१०वीं) तथा ओंकार लपालकर (१०वीं) शामिल थे ।

कार्यक्रम की प्रस्तावना श्रीमती अर्चना लपालकर तथा श्रीमती गितांजली केलकर ने संचालन किया । श्री आनंद बगडिया ने आभार व्यक्त किया तथा सुश्री पल्लवी गाडगील के वन्देमातरम् से कार्यक्रम का समापन हुआ । 

All India Yoga Shibir at Kanyakumari

Like every year, VK Kanyakumari conducted Yoga Shibir from 5th May to 19 May 2012 at its Training Centre. 59 participants from all over India participated in the Shibir. There were also participants from Australia and Germany.
In Yogabhyas, Breathing exercises, Suryanamaskar, Asanas and Pranayama were practiced. Also amongst the Shatkriyas, Jal Neti, Waman Dhauti, Tratak, Kapalbhati and Agnisar Kriya were practiced.
During the Camp, lecture sessions were held on : Concept and types of Yoga, Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Jnan Yoga, Bhagavad Gita, Swami Vivekananda, Eknathji Ranade, Story of Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kendra Prarthana, Indian Culture, Challenges before Yoga way of life, Pursuit of Happiness, Vivekananda Kendra movement and its activities. A Special session was held on the forth coming: Sardha Shati Samaroh – 150th Anniversary of Swamiji.
Daily Manthan was held on the Lectures or from the Book : “ Rousing call to the Hindu Nation” and participants did presentations.
During Geet Abhyas, practice of Bhagavad Gita Chanting, Shlokas, Stotras, songs, bhajans was held. Also the meaning of some prayers and stotras were explained.
Omkar Dhyan and Cyclic Meditation were practiced.
Devotional session – Bhajan Sandhya -  with melodious music was a daily practice in the evening.
Happy Assembly at night was the time for unwinding and sharing the talents by the participants. Many games were held then. Also participants presented a beautiful Drama from Ramayana. Also Yoga demonstrations.
During the camp, visits were made to Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari Temple, Suchindram Temple, Bharat Gramodaya Darshan Park, Vivekananda Pictorial Exhibition, Gangotri and Wandering Monk Exhibition. Participants’ also visited Marut Malai hill, trekking to the top.
In all the Camp was organized in a congenial atmosphere with moderate discipline. Many participants have expressed their desire to work for the society, for the Sardh Shati Samaroh through Vivekananda Kendra.

Personality Development Camp at Aalo, Arunachal Pradesh

Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti organised a camp for the students of class-VI to class-XII of Upper Subansiri, West Siang, Upper Siang and East Siang districts from 24th April-28th April, 2012. The main motto of this five days camp was to develop the overall personality of the participants. This was done through many awe inspiring sessions, yoga, memory developing games, creative workshops. Eminent personalities like Shri Tuter Nima, Dr. Tape Kaye, Shri Markar Padu, Kum. Suthapa Roy, Shri Romin Rava, Shri Rupesh Mathur, Shri Taro Sindik took the sessions.