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A Thought Movement.....

Vivekananada Kendra "An aggregate or a congregation of men does not make a nation, nor do the geographical area and duration of time qualify a society to be known as a nation. A government formed on such a basis can be called a state, but not a nation. It is common goal or mission that makes a nation. All the constituents strive collectively for something noble.Service with spiritual orientation results in man-making which invariably and inseparably connected with nation building. It is the core of all our thoughts behind Vivekananda Kendra."
Swami Vivekananda, with intense love in his heart for motherland undertook wanderings all over India.He came to Kanyakumari and sat on 25th,26th and 27th December 1892 on the mid-sea rock meditating on India's PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE.

VIMARSH- INDIAN POLITY: WHERE ARE WE HEADED?

Vimarsh, the monthly discussion session of Vivekananda Kendra International was held in its premises at 6.30 pm on 25th June 09. Sri Ajit Doval, the honourary director of Vivekananda Kendra International, gave a brief introduction of the topic of the day and the speaker, Sri Govindacharya. Sri Dovalji explained that the individual, the society and the political thoughts along with the values constituted the radii of concentric circles which converge to a common centre, that was our national consciousness. The political tenets prevalent in the society not only decide the strategic future of the nation, but also give an orientation to it.

Yoga Shiksha Shibir 2009

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari organized an All India Yoga Shiksha Shibir at Vivekanandapuram, Kanyakumari from 5-19 June 2009. In all 41 participated from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Goa, Kolkata, Maharashtra, Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Delhi and Gujarat, of which 23 were brothers and 18 sisters. The camp was conducted in English and Hindi simultaneously.

The topics dealt were: Patanjali Yoga Sutra, Indian Culture, Karma Yoga, Challenges before India, Swami Vivekananda, Eknathji Ranade, Story of Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Vivekananda Kendra. The Participants visited Vivekananada Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari Temple, Suchindram Temple and did trekking on Marut Malai hill. Intensive Practical Sessions on Yoga, Pranayama and meditations were held daily. Group discussions, Games and Happy assembly were also held.

ALL KERALA SRI RAMAKRISHNA BHAKTA SAMMELAN 2009

By the grace of Sri Ramakrishna this year’s all Kerala Sri Ramakrishna Bhakta Sammelan was conducted by Vivekananda Kendra, with great devotion and grandeur at Ananda Dham, the Head quarters of Vivekananda Kendra Vedic Vision Foundation, Kodungallur. Nearly four hundred devotees participated in the four day deliberations which were sprinkled with bhajans, mangala arati, songs, study class, lectures, etc. To add to the wholesomeness of the programme there were music recitals, dances, kathakali, ottanthullal and a short akshara sloka sadas.

VIMARSH : CONFLICT IN SRI LANKA, ITS IMPACT ON INDIA AND POLICY OPTIONS

Vimarsh,the monthly discussion session of VKI was held at 6.30 pm on 23rd May 09 in the premises of VIVEKANANDA KENDRA INTERNATIONAL, CHANKYAPURI. Sri Ajit Doval, the honorary director of VKI, introduced the topic and the speaker, Dr Chandrasekharan. He mentioned about the annihilation of LTTE in Sri Lanka which is culturally and historically very close to India. It was a significant development which would leave repercussions in the entire south Asian region for a long time. He added that LTTE which was one of the finest guerilla forces in the world had displayed ferocious fighting tactics in the past. It lost the battle miserably due to various reasons like lack of proper strategy, over confidence etc.

Kendra Shiksha Shibir

Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari

(From 13 May to 11 September 2009)

A Report

The 35th Kendra Shiksha Shibir was inaugurated on 13 May 2009 after Suryoday by Mananeeya P. Parameswaranji, President, Vivekananda Kendra, in front of the grand statue of Swami Vivekananda in the Sabha Mandapam of Vivekananda Rock Memorial.

Nineteen Shiksharthis were taken to the sacred Vivekananda Rock Memorial early in the morning. After worshipping at Shripad Mandapam and Sri Ramakrishana, Ma Sharada and Swami Vivekananda, all had the Darshan of Suryoday and the hoisting the saffron flag.

The hoisting of saffron flag -the symbol of “Tyaga and Seva”-. with Om in the center, on Vivekananda Rock Memorial, was started on the occasion of launching Vivekananda Kendra on 7th January 1972 and since then it is hoisted every day with the blowing of siren as Sun rises and lowered similarly at the sun set.

VIVEKANANDA KENDRA – A RASHTRIYA YAJNA

 Vivekananda Rock Memorial, a unique National monument constructed by the patriotic minded people of India, has become world famous. It has been attracting lakhs of people from India and abroad, giving spiritual light to those who visit the sacred monument. It was Swargiya Eknathji Ranade, who masterminded the construction of Vivekananda Rock Memorial in a record period of six years. He could complete this massive monument with the help of his co-workers from Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Eknathji was chosen by Param Pujaniya Guruji Golwalkar to take up this challenging task.

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