Celebration of Vivekananda Rock Memorial & Universal Brotherhood Day

The parliament of Religions opened on 11^th September 1983.The hall was packed with nearly 7000 people, representing the best culture of the country. Swamiji felt extremely nervous when his turn came, he mentally bowed to Sarasvati, the goddess of learning, and then began his speech with the words ‘Sisters and Brothers’ of America. It had a powerful effect on them. He emphasized that every soul is potentially divine, the fountain of knowledge is in everyone of us, religion turns a brute into man and man into god, all these thought together aimed for universal brotherhood.

            The master of ceremony by Smt. Jeya, Teacher.      

            “Light removes the darkness and brings brightness” our Man.Parameshwaranji, Man.Praveenji  and Dr.Arun Kumar lighted the lamp.

            In our school 46^th Anniversary of  the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Universal Brotherhood day celebrations were celebrated in a grand manner.

            The programme started at 5.00 pm.

            On that happiest occasion we initiated our programme by an invocation song sung by IX standard girls.

The welcome address was presented by our respected Principal Shri.S.Abraham Lingom.

            The function was presided by the Chief guest Dr.R.Arun Kumar, CEO at cape Institute of technology,Levenchipuram. He addressed the audience. He expressed his views about Swamiji’s Chicago address. He exhibited that India became fame after the speech of Swamiji in the parliament of America. He insisted about the Navashakthi sangamam camp which was held in S.T.Hindu college, Nagercoil for the benefit of the school children. 

Then he reminded us about the great people who were responsible for the upliftment  of our country and also about the 150^th birth anniversary of Swamiji. He spoke about the struggle faced by Ranade in constructing the Rock Memorial. He instructed the students to follow the path of Swamiji. Through the story of a poor boy he advised the students to possess two things in their life (ie) i) They should have a high aim and ii) Practice. He instructed the students to work hard to make the country famous all over the world.

            The Kendra employees who have completed their 10 and 20 years of service and their noble acts were honoured.

            Various games were conducted for the Kendra employees and the prizes were given away by the Chief guest and special guest.

            We had an eminent person Man.Praveenji, Joint general secretary of Vivekananda Kendra. He shared his views about Swamiji’s Chicago address. He expressed that this day signifies the winning attitude and all should cultivate this attitude within them. He exhibited that Swamiji won the entire world by his powerful speech. He reminded about the message given by Swamiji in the Parliament of Religions. Being of oneness”.

 He said that Bharat is a sort of Victim. He insisted Bharath has contributed a lot to the welfare of the human being. He advised us to follow the three mantras (ie) i) to work for ii) to live for iii) to dare for. He felt that India has forgotten to live collectively. He advised the students to live together and to take care of the responsibility of our country.

            Our special guest presented the memento to our honorable Chief guest.

            Vote of thanks was proposed by Smt.Sariga, Vice principal of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya.

            Various cultural programmes were performed by our VKV students.

 The programme was concluded by Kendra prarthana and the sweet boxes were distributed to all.

Universal Brotherhood Day Celebration

           

       

VKV KANYAKUMARI UNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD DAY CELEBRATION

VIVEKANANDA ROCK MEMORIAL AND UNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD DAY CELEBRATIONS REPORT 2014-2015

DATE: 11-09-2014

VENUE:VIVEKANANDA KENDRA VIDYALAYA M.H.S.S.,VIVEKANANDAPURAM

                The welcome and adoration that was given to the speeches of Swami Vivekananda during the parliament of Religions at Chicago made it clear that world is in need of the message of Bharat. Swami Vivekananda addressed the audience as ‘Sisters and Brothers of America ’      it had an electrifying effect on them. It was not merely a form of address but behind those words were the great spiritual strength of India. For the first time to western audience the message of Universal Brotherhood and its proper understanding was given by  Swami Vivekananda. Therefore Mananeeya Eknathji wanted this day to be celebrated as Universal Brotherhood day.

            Our honourable Chief Guest Sri. R.S.Sundar, Site Director of Koodankulam Nuclear Power Project lighted the lamp.

            In our school 44^th Anniversary of the dedication of the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Universal Brotherhood day celebrations were celebrated in a grand manner. The programme started at 5.30 P.M.

            On that happiest occasion we initiated our programme by an invocation song sung by VIII and IX standard students of V.K.V.

            The welcome address was presented by our school beloved Principal Shri.S. Abraham Lingom.

            The function was presided over by our Special Guest Man.Hanumantaraoji, Treasurer of Vivekananda Kendra. He addressed the audience. He expressed his views about Swamiji’s address which was a turning point of Indian people. He noted the five important words of Swami Vivekananda ‘Sisters and Brothers of America’ which the audience considered Swamiji as the greatest example of our whole nation. He talked about the ancient and modern condition of India. He said that he was proud to belong to the nation which had self esteem, self respect and self confident. He expressed that our India has Universal acceptance and tolerance based on our Culture, Religion, Gigantic spiritual different diamonds and social economic developments ‘Vasu Dev Kudumbaham’ means belonging to one family.

            He advised the students to remember the three words ‘help don’t fight’ and they must have patriotic confident life.

            Next our teacher Smt.P.Jeya who won the first prize in English elocution competition. She delivered the speech in English.

            The Kendra employees who had completed their 10 and 20 years of service were honoured. Our teacher Smt.P.Jeya read out the names.

            The students of VIII standard expressed their spirituality feelings in the form of a song in our national language.

            Our teacher Shri.R.Sundara Kumar who won the first prize in Tamil elocution completion. He delivered the speech in Tamil.

            Various competitions were conducted for our teachers on account of Janma Shati Parva. Our teachers participated in the competitions enthusiastically and won the prizes. Our honourable Chief Guest gave away the prizes for our teachres.

            We had an eminent person Shri.R.S.Sundar, Site Director of Koodankulam Nuclear  Power Project as our Chief Guest addressed the audience. He expressed his views about Chicago address.He told about Swamiji’s thought each soul is potentially divine.

            He advised the students to have self confidence and face their problems directly. Self confidence will alone lead a person to achieve success. He talked about the Mananeeya Eknathji’s struggles for constructing the Rock Memorial. He suggested the students to plant atleast 50 saplings in their life long period.

            Our special guest presented the memento to our honourable Chief Guest.

            Vote of thanks was proposed by Shri.Krishna Swami, Administrative Officer of Vivekananda Kendra.

            Various cultural programmes were performed by our V.K.V. Students . The programme was concluded by Kendra Prayer.