A Thought Movement..... [1]

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.

National Youth Camp [2]

National Youth Camp was organized by Vivekananda Kendra at Kanyakumari from 28th to 31st December 2009. The theme of the camp was “Organise for India”.

In all 138 college students from 10 states of India - Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Pondicherry, Kerala, Manipur, Karnataka – participated. The camp was inaugurated by Sri Balakrishnanji, Vice President of Vivekananda Kendra. Dr. Kanagsabapathi and Sri Pramod Kumar were the other speakers.

Participants had interactive lectures and Group discussions on “Youth makes a Nation”, “India and the World”, “Future Trends”; workshops on Leadership, Excellence, Communication and Life-skills. Yoga, Bhajans, Group and individual presentations, and visit to Vivekananda Rock Memorial were the other highlights of the program. Finally, the Youth pledged to make India a Developed Nation by 2020.

Vivekananda International Foundation was inaugurated on 1st Dec. 2009 [3]

Vivekananada Kendra A grand ceremony which marked the inauguration of Vivekananda International Foundation was held in its premises at 4.30 pm on 1st December 09. The revered Mata Amritanandamayi showering her benedictions on the Ftion was the main feature of the inauguration ceremony. Justice M.N Venkatachaliah, the former Chief Justice of India, delivered key-note address. Smt Vani Jairam, the famous classical singer was also present in the inauguration ceremony.

VIMARSHA : Naxal Threat [4]

Efface the danger of left wing extremism forever – Prakash Singh IPS

Vimarsha, the monthly discussion session of Vivekananda Kendra International was held in the premises of Vivekananda Kendra International [5] at 6.30 pm on 30th October 09. The Vimarsha started with the chanting of the Vedic mantras. Shri Ajit Doval, the honorary director of Vivekananda Kendra International introduced the topic and Shri Prakash Singh IPS, the speaker. Mananeeya Nivedita Didi, the honorable vice-president of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari [6] chaired the session.

VIMARSHA : Probity in public life [7]

Vimarsha, the monthly discussion session of Vivekananda Kendra International was conducted in the premises of Vivekananda Kendra International [5] at 6.30 pm on 30th September. Shri Bhure Lal (IAS Retd), currently the chairman of the pollution control board was the speaker and ‘Probity in Public life’ was the topic of the session. The Vimarsha started as usual with the chanting of the Vedic invocations by Shri Indraprakash. Shri C.V. Gopinath introduced the speaker and the topic of the Vimarsh to the audience.

VIVEKANANDA KENDRA – A RASHTRIYA YAJNA [8]

VIVEKANANDA ROCK MEMORIAL

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.