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VOLUME 3 ISSUE 4 1 OCTOBER NOVEMBER 2014
A Bi-monthly bulletin of Vivekananda Kendra Vedic Vision Foundation
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VIDYARAMBHAM
PROGRAMME AT DR PALPU ME-
MORIAL B.ED COLLEGE
DIWALI
SEMINAR AT ALUVA
KRIYAS FOR YOGA STUDENTS
MAN. EKNATHJI JANMA SHATI
PARVA
CHILDRENS DAY
SADHANA DIVAS
SPECIAL VISITORS AT
ANANDADHAM
YOGASANGAMAM
GANAPATHI HOMAM AND
OTHER REGULAR ACTIVITIES
Inaugurating the Birth Centenary
Celebrations of Late Eknathji at Delhi,
Honble Prime Minister recalled his memo-
rable association with Man. Eknathji, and
the minute lessons in organizational work
which he learnt from his mentor as a
Swayamsevak. It was a deeply moving in-
augural speech, rarest of its kind, as
though he was preparing a garland of
adoration for the departed leader. In con-
clusion he added that unlike many othersEknathji did not stop with just fulfillment
in his life, he added another dimension to
it and made it more meaningful and pur-
poseful through service to Motherland.
The message almost reflected the
inimitable message of Swami Vivekananda
"atmano mokshartham jagadhitaya ca".
We can equate the first half with fulfill-ment or saphalya and the second half
with purposefulness or sarthakata. Prime
Minister concluded his inaugural address
calling upon the assembled crowded
assembly of life workers, well wishers and
Editorial
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On 3rd October, Sandeepani Sishuvihar
children and other children from the neigh-
bourhood came in groups to prostate before
Mother Saraswati. Some of the tiny tots un-
derwent Vidyarambham at Didis hands.
Others sat in front of Mother and wrote HariSree Ganapataye on rice before they were al-
lowed to take their books and read them.
Prasadam distribution was there after the
programme. About twenty five to thirty par-
ticipants with their parents were present for
Vijaya Dashami programme.
Proper knowledge is most essential and this knowledge forms the
second landmark in the growth from the childhood to the adulthood .
Mananeeya Eknathji
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On the auspicious morning of Diwali, a new pro-
gramme has been started. Following the foot steps
of Swargiya Sreemad Swami Mathuranandaji of
Vellimalai who started the five year course
Sanatana Dharma study class all over Kanya-
kumari for interested children, V K Vedic Vision
too started the programme in three places under
the guidance of Didi. One group had Shri Santosh
and Smt Asha from Erisherrypalam with about
twenty students, Sri Udayan assisted by his wifeSmt Lajitha from Vinayakapuram and two senior
student assisstants along with twenty students
and Kumari Bindu of Anandadham and Smt
Sajitha Sunil with their group of twelve students,
were given first set of books to be referred to dur-
ing the year. A total of fifty students were en-
rolled.
Didi lit the lamp to inaugurate the programme. She
talked to the students about the importance of Indi-
an Culture. The same evening the whole campus
was lit with oil lamps. It was a beautiful sight .
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A forty five days yoga satra was held atDr Palpu Memorial College, Kodungallur for
the M.Ed students and another for the house
wives at Pallinada, Kodungallur. Both the
courses started simultaneously at two places
on the last week of September and concluded
on the second week of November. Both the
batches were invited for kriyas at Anandad-
ham. After kriyas they had an interaction ses-
sion with Didi and Sri Sudhakaranji a local
worker of Kendra, well versed in yoga texts.
Yogasanas is an energy storing process. One must practise pranayamaand meditation for the health of the mind.
Mananeeya Eknathji
Didi and Annaji were invited for a Seminar at
St Xaviers College for Women in Aluva in
connection Swamijis 150th Birth Anniversary
Celebrations sponsored by UGC. Didis topic
was Swami Vivekananda a Philosopher par
Excellence Annaji spoke on the topic: Swami
Vivekananda's Vision of Womens Education.
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Mananeeya Eknathji janma Shatabdi Udghatan Samaroh was held at Vignyan
Bhavan New Delhi on 9th of November. Prime Minister Nadrendra Modi was the Chief
Guest. Along with Didi who has been made as patron of the Samaroh, the others were
Su. Pramila Tai of Rastra Sevika Samity, Sri CV Ramalu Retired Justice of Andhra Pra-desh , Sri Dipok Borthakur, and Swami Govindadev Giri of Bharat Mata Mandir, Hard-
war. Didi along with the other guests was felicitated on the occasion by Mananeeya Ba-
lakrishnanji.
P.M. Modiji delivered a soul stirring speech recalling his association with
Mananeeya Eknathji which came from the depth of his heart embodying the love, ado-
ration and regards he had for Mananeeya Eknathji and Vivekananda Kendra. The pro-
gramme was broadcas live from the National Channel of Doordarshanand several other
channels, as well ,observing the Swacha Bharat call of our Prime Minister.
Children Day
Sishudivasam was celebrated in a different way
this year. All the tiny tots and their mothers and
grandmothers together with their teachers,
cleaned the surroundings of their classrooms. It
was a pleasant sight to see the tiny tots imitating
their mothers, weeding and picking up the dryleaves with their tiny hands and blissfully chit
chatting with their teachers during
shramanubhav. After their seva, they had a
good treat given by their Didiammuma. Much to
their delight!
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A short 3 hour programmeSmarananjaliwas organized at Anandadham in the eveninghours of 19th November, to pay homage to the
great soul Mananeeya Eknathji Ranade, on his onehundredth Birth Day. Mananeeya Rangahariji, asenior Sangha worker and a close associate ofMananeeya Eknathji during his days in RSS, wasthe Chief Guest.
About a hundred and fifty patrons and well-wishers were present . Didi gave a brief introduc-tion of the aim and objects of the year longEknathji Janma Shati Samaroha. She also narratedhow she was brought into the Kendras fold by
Mananeeya Eknathji. The children of Sishuviharrecited the thoughts of Mananeeya Eknathji, inMalayalam, dressed up as little Eknathjis!
Mananeeya Rangaharijis reminisences ofMananeeya Eknathji kept the audience spellbound!Narrating small incidences he could in a beautifulway, give a full sketch of the personality ofMananeeya Eknathji. There was a CD show too, onthe life of Mananeeya Eknathji. The programmeconcluded with Shanti Mantra.
Life is a gymnasium where you have to display the best that you possess within the
short time allotted to you.
Mananeeya Eknathji
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If the goal or destination is determined, we travel purposefully; otherwise it is a
meaningless, useless and worthless wandering only.
Mananeeya Eknathji
Thirty five year old youth, Tangaraj presently aworker of Vivekananda Kendra. He is working withVivekananda Kendra at Kanyakumari from last 6years. His mother is an employee of VivekanandaKendra and he had the opportunity to grow up at Vi-vekananda Kendra. He is polio affected on both legsand cannot walk. During Sardha Shati Samaroh hemade an adventurous yatra from Chennai to Kanya-kumari and also from Kolkata to Kanyakumari on atricycle peddling with hands. This time for Ma.Eknathjis Birth Centenary he took up this yatra fromthe birth place of Mananeeya EKnathji TIMTALA toKanyakumari. The yatra was named as - Janmabhoo-mi to Karmabhoomi. This time he covered the dis-tance on a three wheeled SCOOTER. Tangaraj visitedKodungallur on his way to Kanyakumari viaKottayam and Thiruvanantapuram. He reachedKodungallur on the 16th. Tangaraj was introducedto the yoga varga and satra practitioners on the nextday morning, by Sri Sudhakarji. He interacted withthem after which he left for Kottayam on the same
day17th November.
Ananda dham had visitors from Switzerlandtoo. Shri Ardhendu Ganguli and Smt Pranathi visitedAnandadham and stayed with us for a fortnight .They had come for ten days Ayurvedic treatmentnear Anandadham and so apart from the time allot-ted for treatment they could spend the rest of thetime with the inmates of Anandadham. They left forKolkata, their native place on the 10th of December.
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28 Ladies and 9 gents werepresent in the Yoga satra Similarly10 ladies and 12 gents attended theYoga Varga classes held regularly
in the mornings. The principal ofthe Dr Palpu Memorial college
Smt Shyamala was present for theconcluding session of the Yoga Satra
for 45 days held in the collegecampus.
Ganapathi Homam with Srichakra Pooja washeld on every pounami days during the month of
October and November. The disciples of DrVijayan of Karumatra Centre performed the poojas.
Girishji conducted his regular classes
on Sri Lalitha Sahasra naama on the
29th and 30th 0f November.
REGULAR ACTIVITIES IN THE CAMPUS
We must remember the glorious past of our ancients and must make bold to reviveall those ideal virtues and values of life which we have lost and forgotten.
Mananeeya Eknathji
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In your life-mission, do your duty with zeal, enthusiasm and firmness, getting
neither elated by success nor dejected by failure
Mananeeya Eknathji
DIDIS OTHER PROGRAMMES DURING THE
MONTH OF OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER
OCTOBER
2ND SATSANGH IN ALUVA TO THE SCHOLARSHIP HOLDERS OFEKAMBARAM BHUVANESWARI TRUST
3RD SAI VIDYA BHAVAN FOR VIDYARAMBHAM
5TH CHATTAMBI SWAMIGAL TRUST SATSANGH & GITA
CLASS AT ANANDADHAM7TH BHUVANESWARI TEMPLE KONATHUKUNNU SATSANGH
12TH TALK AT ANANDADHAM- SAHITYA SADASU MEETING
18TH TALK AT SRI KRISHNA TEMPLE POOPATHI
19TH TALK AT THRISSUR PUTHEZAN AWARD GIVING FUNCTION
26TH INNAUGURATION OF BHAGAVATHA SAPTAHAM AT A HOUSEAT THIRUVANCHIKULAM
27TH INNAUGURATION OF TALKS ON DEVI MAHATMYACHINMAYAMISSION, KOZHIKODE
29TH NATIONAL SEMINAR AT ST. XAVIERS COLLEGE FOR WOMEN ATALUVA.
NOVEMBER
9TH AT DELHI TO ATTEND THE INNAUGURATION OF MANANEEYAEKNATHJIS CENTENARY CELEEBRATION
23RD RELEASE OF BOOK -VISHWAMITRAM SWAMI VIVEKANANDA
19TH SMARANJALI PROGRAMME AT ANANDADHAM COMMEMORAT
ING MANANEEYA EKNATHJIS BIRTHDAY
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On November 19th fall the 70th
birthday of Mananeeya Eknathji
Ranade, the Master Builder of Viveka-nanda Rock Memorial and the spirit be-
hind the Vivekananda Kendra Move-
ment. In all humility, this small bou-
quet of thoughts is offered in his
revered memory.
As the cool gentle breeze of Mar-
gasirsha drives off the heat and dust of
Kartik and over above us in the heavensthe constellation of Jyeshta moves near-
er and nearer to the moon WE REMEM-
BER YOU. That was the time when the
Great Almighty chose to send you down
to do His work. And His work you did
all your life, never once thinking of
yourself.
Where is Timtala of Amaravathi
the place of your birth and where
Kanyakumari? Where all you trudged
and toiled before you came to this
Lands End at the end of your lifes jour-
ney to find your haven at Her Feet, to
complete the Yagna of your life and to
drink the elixir of your lifes fulfilment
thereof. Out of your lifes Yagna you in-
voked the fires of National Yagna!
What was Kanyakumari before you
started this Yagna here? A hamlet with
its temple, its priests, its tanks, a few pil-
grims and a host of fishermen who
reached out far into the sea everyday to
catch their means of livelihood. People
lived in a small narrow world of their
own. They hardly knew or cared aboutthe outside world. Yet here was the hal-
lowed spot which the Divine mother, in
aeons gone by, had chosen for her Tapas.
Another great penance also had added
glory to this place that of the great Pa-
triot Saint Swami Vivekananda, in the
year 1892, when for three days and three
nights he sat on the rock bearing the
Mother's foot print and out of his reali-
sation formulated a new plan for the re-
juvenation of our great Motherland.
What an event it was! Time is slowly un-
folding the marvel and purpose behind
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that great tapas.
It all started in a simple thoughta
monument should be erected on the
rock where Swamiji sat and meditat-
edbut that thought had latent within
it an entire Nation's love and respect
for the great Swami and their recogni-
tion of him as the great Saviour of our
country. In it was also the response of
this country to his clarion call.
Arise, Awake, stop not till the
goal is reached
It must indeed be the all pervad-
ing Power who drew you to do this
work and find in it your lifes glory
and fulfilment. How you must have
stood on the sea-shore, at the point of
confluence of the three mighty oceans,
with your eyes watching the emer-
gence of the Morning Glory yonder in
the eastern horizon but with your
mind already conjuring up another
vision, that of a man-made Glory on
the rock in mid-sea! Or a vision? Orthe ahuti of your life? Whatever it may
be, in it was the Divine Will.
Who helped you to create out of
nothing this perfection? Did Viswakar-
ma himself come to your help? He
must have, for what would have taken
a life-time was completed in just about
six years! Which Kubera opened up his
coffers for you? The people of the en-
tire country, Big and small, High and
low. Did Hanuman, Nala or Angada
build the Sethu for you? No, it was
your will, determination and discipline
that worked through a hundred handsand carried things across the sea. The
seven winds must have worked with
you to lift those mighty stones up
above the waves against the fury and
strength of the sea. The eight guardians
of the corners of the world would have
provided the protection so that no mis-
hap would touch you. Mother Earth
gave the stones and Did Indras Vajra
polish them? Wich Master Painter
made the drawings on the Stone? Sure-
ly some Gandharva must be behind
this symphony in stones! No wonder
that the Universal Spirit has found its
abode here.
Silently the miracle raised itself
above the waves. Stone by stone the
great edifice acquired its form incredi-
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bly fast through unbelievably orga-
nized and dedicated human effort, with
you as its fulcrum, catching the eye of
the people, ushering in a new era of
hope and light into the homes in the
hamlet. Old life styles changed. A new
sprightliness was noticeable every-
where. The atmosphere became sur-
charged with the ideal of the great Swa-
mi. The local people learned to open
their doors and receive others from out-
side, of different customs, different lan-
guages. As the whole country came
knocking at their doors professing their
love, appreciation and oneness with
them, they learned new languages and
their talk and behavior acquired a new
veneer. The face of Devi Kanyakumari
in the ancient temple shone with a
smile brighter and sweeter than ever
before. She was happy, it was goodsigh. Light was entering into their
homes. Goddess of Prosperity was
standing by.
Today, as the morning sun rises
above the waves in the east and its
golden rays spread the yellow garb of
day light over the magnificent Rock
Memorial WE REMEMBER YOU.
As the saffron flag with its im-
print of OM is hoisted up at sunrise
heralding a new day, we see in it the
ever bright flame of your dedicated
life and bow our heads in silent obei-
sance. Verily, you have ushered in a
new renaissance not only in the small
hamlet of Kanyakumari but in the
whole country.
As thousands of men, women,
and children flock in daily to this new
temple to pay their homage to theGreat Master, they find his spirit min-
gling with yours, charged with the
mission of waking up this dear Moth-
erland of ours. It was to this charge
that you truly gave your life.
You hid yourself totally behind
your work and naturally your work
took giant strides. Thus did you create
the new missionary order of Service
the unique service mission of Viveka-
nanda Kendra.
As men and women, tired of
their aimless wanderings through thelabyrinths of meaningless worldly
life approach us for succor and solace,
seeking a purpose for their lives with
hearts filled with gratitude. WE RE-
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MEMBER YOU for creating this haven
where Work is Worship and where
Renunciation and Service stand as the
guardian angels. It is your life breath
that flows through us today giving life to
all that we touch.
As new avenues for service open
up and as fresher and brighter laurels
come to us WE REMEMBER how you
shunned name and fame and returned
everything to the source, contented to
count yourself as a mere instrument.
In so many small ways you taught
us to service Man and God and in the
process also showed us the way to trans-
form our service into a sadhana to ele-
vate ourselves.
As our limbs tire of work and ours
wills get weakened, WE REMEMBERhow you worked without rest and re-
striction! Your limbs never knew any
weakness or tiredness and for you 24
hours were not enough in a day.
You left us before we could learn
everything from you. Or was it His Plan
that it should be so, so that each one
should do ones own Yagna, reach forones Soma through self-efforts and no
beaten track should be taken for granted
as the only one.
As the evening twilight descends on
the earth, as the birds return to their
nets weaving patterns across the sky
and the saffron flag with its OM is
being pulled down at sunset mark-ing the end of the day WE REMEM-
BER YOU and the last moments of
your earthly journey before the surg-
ing flames made you one with the
elements earth to earth, water to
water, air to air, fire to fire and ether
to ether. But fire could not consume
your spirit which is left with us and
it would forever remain in us in all
that we do.
As we stand before the Grand Me-
morial on the Rock which you havebuilt and see you in it, we realize
how small we are. Therefore we ask
of you this small blessing..
May your spirit ever abide with us in
all that what we do. May the Great
Master be pleased with our humble
efforts. May our work bring you ever
-lasting peace.
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