Date: 11-09-2021
One
of the most important occasions in the history of our school calender is
Universal Brotherhood Day. 51st Anniversary of the dedication of
Vivekananda Rock Memorial to the nation and Universal Brotherhood Day was
celebrated in our school on 11th September to commemorate the
historic speech of Swami Vivekananda at the “World Parliament of Religions”
held at chicago, America on 11th September 1893.
The festivity started at 3.30 p.m. in the Eknath
hall with the GayathriManthra followed by the lighting of the lamp by Mann.
D.Bhanudasji, General Secretary of Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Vivekananda
Kendra and Mann. Krishnamoorthiji, jeevanvridikaryakartha and the editor of ‘Vivekavani’.
Shri. R.Manikumar, teacher invoked the blessings of the lord through a prayer
song. A warm welcome was offered to all the participants by our
Pricipal Shri.S.AbrahamLingom.
Mann. D.Bhanudasji graced the function and
delivered a power pact speech on the importance of the day. In his oration, he
highlighted that each nation has a destiny to fulfil and we must prepare
ourselves for the development of the nation. He quoted Swamiji who remarked
“Each soul is pontentially divine” and instructed us to manifest the pontential
divinity within us.
He recalled Eknathji’s hard work and perseverance in the
construction of Vivekananda Rock Memorial that stands majestically in the midst
of the sea. He advised us to bring God in ourselves for the unity in the nation.
He also instructed us to understand, remember, bring Swami Vivekananda in our
lives, convey his rich message and play a role as good citizens of our nation.
Chicago address was presented by I.Bavin of XII Standard.Some of our teachers
sang a song praising the glory of Swami Vivekananda. Mann. Krishnamoorthiji
also showered us with the words like pearls on this happiest occasion. He
illustrated that Swami Vivekananda, “the crest jewel of India” was not a saint
who lived in the past but a living legend whose words still serve as a
motivation for the people.
He quoted Swami Vivekananda who said, “In the future,
people will not see a man as intelligent as the one who has given us Bhagavat
Gita” praising the rich moral values found in it. He also referred the book “YezhuminVizhumin” where Swami Vivekananda ha instructed us to feed the
starve and help him to stand on his own legs when he comes for the next time.
He also advised us to bring out our hidden potentials to set forth a drastic
change in the society.
The staff who had completed 10,20 & 30 years of
service in this service oriented organization were honoured by our dignitaries.
Vote of thanks was proposed by our Vice Principal ,Smt.K.G.Sariga followed by
the cultural programme of our teachers and students. The day came to a fine end
with Kendra Prarthana led by Smt. S.Kalaivani, teacher. The programme was
compered by Smt. T.Maheswari, teacher.
