Vivekananda Kendra Samachar for FY 2021-22

 

Respected and Dear Readers

Namaskar.

We are sending 2021-22 ‘Vivekananda Kendra Samachar’ in Electronic format.

We wish all the best to our Patrons who are great pillars to Vivekananda Kendra. You are supporting financially and morally to the Cadre as well as other full time workers who are in the service of our Motherland. Vivekananda Kendra is marching forward day by day through different activities spreading the message of Swami Vivekananda, ‘Serve Man Serve God’.

As you are already aware  ‘Vivekananda Kendra (VK) is completing fifty years of its service to Bharatmaa in January 2023. Vivekananda Kendra has taken up many service activities to realize the vision of Swami Vivekananda of Jagadguru Bharat by increasing the number of Karyakartas.

We herewith present Vivekananda Kendra Samachar 2021-22. You will have the glimpses of all the activities organized all over the country.

Please feel free to send your feedback after reading the Samachar.

We wish you all the best for forth coming “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”, “Ganesh Chaturthi”, “Vijaya Dashami” and also “Deepavali”.

 

Yours Ever in Service of the Motherland,  

 
(Rekha Davey)
Joint General Secretary
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Free Medical Camp - VK Arunjyoti

 The Swasthya Seva Manch of Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti, Arunachal Pradesh organized free medical camps in Changlang and East Kameng districts from 5th to 9th April 2022.  Camps were organized at New Longkey, Saimu, Balijan, Khachang and Phanyak villages of Changlang and Bana, Pabua, Pakoti and Seppa Township of East Kameng. 916 patients were examined during the camps and free medicines were given to the needy patients. 13 dental procedures were done. Following Doctors from Nagpur rendered their voluntary services during the camps-

1. Dr. Mrudula Bapat, MD(Anesthesia), DGO
2. Dr. Maya Ballal, MD, Medicine
3. Dr. Nutan Deo, DGO
4. Dr. Ravindra Deshpande, General Practitioner
5. Dr. Himagauri Deshpande, General Practitioner
6. Dr. Harshalata Surawankar, General Practitioner
7. Dr. Shailaja Deshpande, BDS, Dental Surgeon

One Medical Social Worker, Smt. Ashwini Girhe also accompanied the team. She and Dr. Mrudula Bapat were engaged in our Swasthya Rakshak training camp where 11 youths from Changlang, Tirap, Longding and Namsai participated. They taught the youths about basic health and hygiene, first-aid, anemia, infectious diseases, village health survey etc.

The participation of the youths as volunteers especially in Seppa area is very encouraging. The villagers of the above mentioned villages are very happy to get services of specialist and highly experienced Doctors at their doorsteps.

Book launch of “Samidha”

 Book launch of “Samidha” by Marathi Prakashan Vibhag, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, at Tilak Smarak Mandir, Pune on 8th March.

On 8th March, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Marathi Prakashan Vibhag, organized the Book Launch of “Samidha”.

The book is authored by Shirish Ambulgekar and published by Marathi Prakashan Vibhag, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari. “Samidha” is based on the inspiring biographies of 12 Indian women warriors who sacrificed their lives during the Indian Freedom struggle.

The book was launched by the Chief Guest of the ceremony, Dr Smita Ghaisas (President, Maharshi Karve Stree Shikshan Sanstha), Ma. Nivedita Bhide (Vice President, Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari) and Aa. Kiran Kirtane (Prant Sanchalak, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Maharashtra Prant).

Ma Nivedita Bhide mentioned that the book with 12 inspiring biographies of women warriors would inspire the future generations to imbibe the qualities of courage, bravery and the 7 “shakti” of women as mentioned in Bhagwad Gita. It will instill the concept of Jagadjanani (Creator of Universe) for the readers. We should not forget the concept of “Rashtra” as Nation building. We have to be instrumental in making the Nation prosperous and set an example to the world. We should not forget the task set to us by Swami Vivekananda, of nation building.

Though the book launch coincided with International Women’s day, in India every day is a day of celebration and respect for women, which is our culture. She wished that in the 75th year of Swaraj of India, and 50 years of Vivekanand Kendra, many more such inspiring real stories, which have been forgotten, will be published by the Marathi Prakashan Vibhag!

Smita Ghaisas revealed that apart from courage and bravery, many other qualities of the women in the books can be emulated. She hoped that the book would prove to be an inspiration for the coming generation and make them aware of the rich patriotic, cultural heritage of India. She appreciated the work done by the Vivekananda Kendra in creating awareness about the concept of “Rashtra”, Nation.

Shirish Amburlekar explained that “ Samidha” means ultimate offering of “tyag” (sacrifice). He expressed that the purpose of writing this book was to remember the forgotten history of courage and bravery. It represents our rich heritage and culture. It should provide inspiration to the masses to understand what we can achieve.

The book launch ceremony was introduced by Shailendraji Borkar. Swati Kulkarni compered the ceremony, with vote of Thanks by Vasudhaji Karandikar. Among the dignitaries present were Ma Bhanudasji ( General Secretary, Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari) and Aa Sujata Dalvi ( Prant Sanghatak, Maharashtra, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari).

The Book Launch held at Tilak Smarak Hall, Pune, was well attended. It was also broadcast live on face book.

5th Yoga Sastra Sangamam held at Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari

 The fifth Yoga Sastra Sangamam was held at Vivekananda Kendra, Vivekanandapuram, Kanyakumari from 25th to 27th February 2022.

In all 216 delegates and 11 guests participated in the deliberations. The National Conference was organised with the collaboration of Centre for Yoga and Naturopathy, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala and supported by Indian Yoga Association. Dr Jayaraman Mahadevan of IndicA Yoga explained in four sessions the depth of Hatha Pradipika Text. His sessions were highly appreciated by one and all for the scholarly exposition of this important Yoga Sastra in detail. On 25th evening there was a grand cultural fete by the students of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Kanyakumari.

The Yoga Sastra Sangamam was inaugurated by the Honourable Governor of Kerala Sri Arif Mohammed Khan. He in his inaugural address traced the roots of Yoga in Vedas, Upanishads, Astavakra Gita and the traditional texts. He summed up with the message of yoga to the modern age. Honourable Governor also released the ‘Conference Proceedings’ containing all the abstracts of the paper presentations and the Vivekananda Kendra Patrika titled ‘The Saga of Vivekananda Rock Memorial’.

Mananeeya Nivedita Bhide, Vice President, Vivekananda Kendra in her inspiring scholarly address explained the importance of Sastra and Science. She emphasised that yoga is the life based on the foundations of Dharma.

Dr Harilakshmeendrakumar, Director, Centre for Yoga Naturopathy, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala expressed his happiness for collaborating with such a unique national conference on Yoga Sastra.

Simultaneously three multi track paper presentation sessions were held at three different venues in which 70 scholarly papers were presented by Yoga Professionals, Phd. Research Scholars, Doctorates in Yoga and Sanskrit. There are 10 foreign delegates, seven from Afghanistan and three from Nepal. Three key note addresses were given by Dr K Subrahmanyam of Svyasa, Sri NV Raghuram from Yoga Bharati, Bangalore and Dr TV Padmanabhan from Mahatma Gandhi University. The Yoga Sastra Sangamam was concluded on 27th February with Patanjala Yoga Sutra Parayanam led by Dr Jayaraman Mahadevan.

Sadhana Divas celebration in VK Manipur

 On 19th November, 2021, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Imphal Branch, celebrated Sadhana Divas, the Birth Anniversary of Mananeeya Eknathji Ranade - spirit behind Vivekananda Rock Memorial Kanyakumari and Vivekananda Kendra.

The program began with manglacharanam by Dr Wahengbam Sushma Devi, Senior Research Associate, Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture, Manipur Chapter. Importance of the day and welcome address was given by Sri Siddarth Huidrom, Kendra Karyakarta,  Imphal. The Sadhana Divas letter sent by Mananeeya Nivedita Didi, Vice-president, Vivekananda Kendra, was read out and discussed in detail by the Karyakartas present in the program.

As per the call of the letter, the Karyakartas agreed to identify volunteers who are ready to give one year of their life for the service of the Motherland, in this auspicious occasion of 50 years of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari.

A geet dedicated to Eknathji was also there in the agenda. The program ended with sankalpa for strengthening of our Kendra work in Imphal and then shantimantra.

Guru Purnima Celebration at Vivekananda Kendra - Kanyakumari

 GURU PURNIMA CELEBRATION

Vivekananda Kendra , Kanyakumari

No. of participants: 75

             On 23rd july 2021 at 5.45pm Guru purnima was celebrated at Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari in the presence of General Secretary of VRM and VK, Mann. Bhanudasji at  Enath Bhavan. All India Vice President of Vivekananda Kendra, Mann. Niveditadidi spoke on India's Guru parampara.Our sisters sang Guru bhajan and Guru stotram.

Personality Development Camp VK Chanakyapuri

 Personality Development Camp by Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari - Chanakyapuri Vistar

Yoga Day Celebration - Devagiri Vibhag

 On the occasion of International Yoga Day, a series of online Yoga Satras were organized by Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Devagiri Vibhag of Maharashtra Prant between June 11 to June 20 , 2021 .

No of Yog Satra - 4

Total Registration -371

Average attendance per day - 131

Timing : 6.30 to 7.30 AM

In the Vibhag level Yoga Satra , 3 groups as per age were made .

First group - Age between 16 to 40 years

Second group - Age between 41 to 60 years

Third group - Age 61 years and above

The Yoga Satra included Relaxation Techniques , Suryanamaskar , Asana , Pranayama .

Total 25 Karyakartas from the Devagiri Vibhag were involved in conducting the Yoga Satras .

International Yoga Day 2021 - Telugu Prant - Hyderabad

 Vivekananda Kendra Telugu Prant, IDY 21st June in Hyderabad, celebrated the Seventh International Yoga Day as per given common yoga protocol

Following are the details:

4 programs conducted
Conducted 3 Offline and 1 online programs
Total participants: 51

VK Kaushalam - Offline - 9 Participants
Gajularamaram -  Online -  20 Participants
Ibrahimpatnam  - Offline - 2 Participants
Dilsukhnagar - Offline - 20 Participatns

International Yoga Day 2021 - Telugu Prant - Kadapa

 Vivekananda Kendra Telugu Prant, IDY 21st June in Tirupati, Balaji Vibhag celebrated the Seventh International Yoga Day as per given common yoga protocol

Following are the details:

Conducted online
1 programs conducted
Total participants: 28

International Yoga Day 2021 - Telugu Prant - Kurnool

 Vivekananda Kendra Telugu Prant, IDY 21st June in Tirupati, Balaji Vibhag celebrated the Seventh International Yoga Day as per given common yoga protocol


Following are the details:

Conducted online
2 programs conducted
Total participants: 245

Govt Degree College for Men. - 195 particpants
Other - 55 Participants

International Yoga Day 2021 - Telugu Prant - Tirupati

 Vivekananda Kendra Telugu Prant, IDY 21st June in Tirupati, Balaji Vibhag celebrated the Seventh International Yoga Day as per given common yoga protocol by Sri. Maruthi Mohan Ready ji

Following are the details:

Conducted online
Total participants: 35

International Yoga Day 2021 - Telugu Prant - Vijayawada

 Vivekananda Kendra Telugu Prant, IDY 21st June in Vijayawada, Krishna Vibhag celebrated the Seventh International Yoga Day as per given common yoga protocol

Following are the details:

Conducted off-line
Total participants: 18

International Yoga Day 2021 - Telugu Prant - Godavari Vibhag

 Vivekananda Kendra Telugu Prant, IDY 21st June in Godavaari Vibhag celebrated the Seventh International Yoga Day as per given common yoga protocol

Following are the details:

Conducted off line
Total participants: 103
 

Total 4 programs conducted at different places
Amalapuram  -  Online - 15 Participants
Eluru (Brahmanandagiri)  -  Offline -  30 Participants
Eluru (Janardhanswami)  -  Offline -  08 Participants
Gram (Palakollu)  -  Offline -  50 Participants

International Yoga Day 2021 - Telugu Prant - Parvathipuram

 Vivekananda Kendra Telugu Prant, IDY 21st June in Uttara Andhra Vibhag, Parvathipuram(Niyojitsthan) celebrated the Seventh International Yoga Day as per given common yoga protocol

Following are the details:

Conducted off line
total participants: 30

International Yoga Day 2021 - Telugu Prant - Nagole

 Vivekananda Kendra, Nagole, Telugu Prant, IDY 21st June experienced Yoga both in Virtual and physical. On the request of Nagole division Corporater, Conducted Physical IDY at Subhodayam function hall Nagole simultaneously Virtual.

The objective of this camp was to develop in the participants self-confidence, strength and courage, skills needed for team work, and to strengthen their sense of patriotism, and love for the timeless culture and traditions of our country.

Physical 35 and Virtual 21 participated.
Dr Malathi Syamala, Director, Vemana yoga Research Institute and Nature cure Hospital Telengana Govt was guest speaker for both virtually

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari - Sikkim Vibhag

 Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Uttar Bang & Sikkim Vibhag celebrated the 7th International Day of Yoga both Offline and Online.

The program was started with 3 ॐ & Shanti Path (Bidushi Barman, Cooch Behar) followed by Geet (Bhanukumari Sharma, Gangtok).

Shri Gautam Ghoshal (Retd. Deputy Superintendent of Police) delivered the inaugural speech.

Badal Barman(Alipuduar), Birendra Dhakal(Kalimpong) & Subhankar Dey(Coochbehar) conducted the yoga session including Yoga Day Protocol, loosening exercise, Aasans and Pranayam.

Shri Manoj Das ( Life Worker, Vivekananda Kendra) enlightened about the concept of oneness through yoga. The whole programme was conducted by Anunika Sharma (Sah Sanyojak, Siliguri).

109 participants attended offline and 61 participants attended Online via Google Meet & Facebook Live.

Personality Development Camp for Children - Telugu Prant - Kadapa

 Vivekananda Kendra, Telugu Prant, Rayalaseema Vibhag, Kadapa Nagar, organised a Personality Development Camp, “Explore, Express and Excel Together”, from 12-06-2021 to 18-06-2021. The camp saw many children participate enthusiastically for 2 hours every day. In the course of this 7-day camp, children learned slokas, Surya Namaskar, songs, various types of handicrafts etc., listened to many inspiring stories, and actively participated in virtual games. Many children have expressed their keenness to join Sanskar Varga as a follow up to this activity.

Discourse on Jnan Yoga organised by Paschimbanga Prant

 Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Paschimbanga Prant has conducted a series of  Five Discourses in commemoration of the 7th International Day of Yoga through Webex & YouTube Live.
 

The speaker of the Second Discourse was Swami Sastrajnananda, Principal of Ramkrishna Mission College, Narendrapur, who gave a talk on 'Jnan Yoga' held on 13th June.

It started with the welcome speech  by Shri Arup Raha followed by Shanti Path.

Swamiji started his speech with the connotations of words Yoga and Jnan separately.

Yoga refers to the method that enables one to reach the highest Truth.Jnan has two aspects,external and internal. Through proper knowledge or Prakrista Jnan one can dive deep into the realm of inner existence and experience Pure Consciousness within that pervades around the external world as well.

The seeker of Knowledge should do Sadhana submerging the ego to discriminate and see the True Real and Unreal.True real never changes ,it was,is and will be.

It was concluded with Vote of Thanks by Shri Sudhis Nandy followed by Shanti Mantra.

Total Participants - 232

Discourse on Karma Yoga organised by Paschimbanga Prant

 Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Paschimbanga Prant

To commemorate the 7th International Day of Yoga, we have organised 5 discourses. The event was inaugurated on 10th June 2021 through Webex & Youtube Live.

Ma.Nivedita Bhide (All India Vice President, Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari) gave a talk on 'Karma Yoga' (1st Discourse). It started with the welcome speech  by Shri.Ramesh Kumar Saraogi followed by Shanti Path.

Ma.Nivedita Didi began with the proposition of all the Yogas to be interconnected and stated that Karma is something that we cannot avoid. Even not doing is Karma. She shared the spectrum of meanings of Karma and then elaborately discussed on the seven significant points of Karma: Karyam Karma Smacharet, Lokasangraha, Satatam Karyam, Choice of Action, No Expectation of Results (as Ishwara can propose better results), Prasad Buddhi and to stay Here and Now. She finally concluded by claiming that Nishkama Karma, with Akarta bhava, can lead us to realize the Nitya, Suddha, Mukta Jiva that we are.

It was concluded with vote of thanks by Shri Rajarshi Halder followed by Shanti Mantra. The whole progamme was conducted by Ma.Nirmalya Bhattacharya (Sah Prant Sanchalak).

Total Participation - 342