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…..a thought movement
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“I am proud to belong to a religion which has taught the World both tolerance and universal acceptance. We believe not only in universal toleration but we accept all religion as true.”
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“A hundred thousand men & women, fired with the zeal of holiness, fortified with the eternal faith in the Lord, and nerved to lion’s courage by their sympathy for the poor and the fallen and the downtrodden, will go over the length and breadth of the land, preaching the gospel of the salvation, the gospel of help, the gospel of social raising up, the gospel of equality.”
Swamiji’s plan for rejuvenating Bharat…
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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.
Eknathji’s thought behind Vivekananda Kendra
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Twin Objectives
Man-Making - Nation Building
“To develop National character of a man, to develop creative leadership amongst the society, to transform
an ordinary man to do extraordinary work. All the constituents strive collectively for something
noble….Service with spiritual orientation results in man-making which invariably and inseparably
connected with nation building. All the constituents strive collectively for something noble.”
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Man-Making through
- Karyapadhdhati -Yoga Varga, Samskar Varga, Swadhyaya Varga
- Utsavas
- Shibirs
- Projects
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Swadhyaya Varga–coming together, thinking together and working together for national resurgence.
Yoga Varga – to integrate individual with the society and establishing the Yoga way of life in all.
Samskar Varga – to instill nationalism, cultural values and total personality development in children.
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Utsavas
“Samarth Bharat Parva”
“Guru Poornima”
“Universal Brotherhood Day”
“Sadhana Diwas”
“Gita Jayanti”
Vivekananda Kendra Utsavas are with national perspective – to awaken national consciousness.
Also, for revitalizing the significance of the principles behind the Utsavas.
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Shibirs
-Yoga Shiksha Shibir
-Spiritual Retreat
-Karyakarta Prashikshan Shibirs
-Acharya Prashikshan Shibir
-Youth Shibirs
Shibirs organised in Vivekanandapuram – awaken the dormant spirit – yoking it to development of self and
also the nation – ignited people alone can bring about the desired change.
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Projects
Vivekananda Kendra has several projects for the cause of Education, Culture and
Sustainable Development. These projects are spread all over the country and are
expanding in their reach and effect.
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Arun JyotiObjective: Development through Culture
Activities: Anaupacharik Shiksha Manch, Swasthya Seva Manch, Yuva Manch, Mahila Manch, Samskritik Manch.
Located in Arunachal Pradesh
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Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture
Objective : To bring forth the unique attributes of the North-East and nourish the commonalities.
Activities : Organisation of Seminars, workshops, documentation, project, lecture series, study circle and a reference library.
Location : 1. Guwahati 2. A VKIC Arunachal Chapter at Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.
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Vivekananda Rural Welfare ProjectObjective : Socio-Economic Project aimed at all round
development of Tribal Women
Activities: Training cum production centre in weaving, knitting, tailoring, embroidery, different agro based training and
demonstration, a day scholar school and awareness camp.
Location: Khatkhati, Assam
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Vivekananda Kendra VidyalayasObjective : To impart Man-Making and Nation
Building Education.
Located in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, Andamans, Karnataka and Tamilnadu.
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Today, there are 47 Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalayas in 6 States and more than 20,000 students are given
Man-Making Character building education as envisaged by Swami Vivekananda
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Vivekananda Kendra Prakashan Trust
Objective : To spread the noble thoughts of Swami Vivekananda and healthy literature to inspire youth with the message.
Activities : Publication in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Assamese and Tamil.
Location: Chennai, Jodhpur, Pune, Palitana and Guwahati.
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Vivekananda Kendra Prakashan Trust
Magazine LanguageYuva Bharati English
Kendra Bharati Hindi
Vivek Vani Tamil
Vivek Vichar Marathi
Vivek Sudha Gujarati
Vivek Jagruti Assamese+English
Vivekanada Kendra Patrika
English
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Vivekananda Kendra Medical Research FoundationObjective : Medical Sevices
Activities : Vivekananda Kendra (NRL) Hospital – Treatment through modern technology and medical camps in 13 villages regularly. 2. VK Hospital, Pullong, Mobile Medical Services.
Location : 1. Numaligarh, Golaghat, Assam 2.Tirap, Arunachal Pradesh.
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Natural Resources Development Project
Objective : Sustainable Development
Activities : Cost effective housing, water management, organic farming, indigenous health system, renewable
energy.
Location : Kanyakumari
Internationally acclaimed through
Ashden Award 2005
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Rural Development ProjectObjective: To motivate rural people to adhere to and
nurture the cherished values of Sanatana Dharma.Activities : Drinking water, Relief programs, Cultural classes, Amrud
Surubhi, aid to poor students, Balawadis, Cultural competitions, Camps, Medical centres, Women’s activities, Youth programs,
Eye care, Adopt a granny, Deep Poojas.
Location : Toothukudi, Tamilnadu
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Vivekananda Kendra Vedic Vision Foundation
Objective : Creating a network of thinkers and scholars of Vedic Studies, Conducting research on Vedic Knowledge and supporting
Vedic Scholars, Dissemination of Vedic Knowledge in order to promote the practice of Vedic Truths in the families.
Activities: Publications, Yoga and Pranayama Courses, Personality Development Camps, Celebrations, Satsanga and Spiritual discourses.
Location : Kodungallor, Kerala
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“Everything looks propitious and Indian
thought, philosophical and spiritual, must once more go
over and conquer the world.”
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Vivekananda Kendra International
Objective :Initiative for harmony between civilizations through dialogue and discussions.
Activities : Organising Conferences, Seminars and Study circles.
Location : New Delhi
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“Who will give the World light? Sacrifice in the past has been the law, it
will be, alas, for ages to come. The earth’s bravest and best will have to
sacrifice themselves for the good of the many, for the welfare of all.”
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Let us make the Whole World
Noble
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Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari
VivekanandapuramKanyakumari
Tamilnadu – 629 702Ph: 04652-247012
Email: [email protected]
