12th JANUARY-National Youth Day
Samatva
Yoga Sangamam started on dot at 6 a.m on 12 th January at Anandadham. Dr. M.V.
Natesan Professor from Sri Sankara Sanskrit University, Kalady, Dr. Vivekanandan Retd Major General and Man. Lakshmi Didi were on the
dais for the program. The program started with Vedic Hymn setting the
tone of the program, followed by Ma. Lakshmi Didi’s welcome address. While
talking to the students of yoga she highlighted Swami Vivekananda's concept of
yoga and Ma.Eknathji contribution, making yoga as the core of Vivekananda
Kendra in all its activities.
The
talk by the distinguished Professor let the tune for the flow of Samatva yoga.
He did it effortlessly filling the minds of Samatva yoga students and made them
feel the necessity for making yoga as part of their life, by giving number of
similes. Given the minimum time for him, he did justice and filled their minds
with inquisitiveness.
The
bonus came from retired Major Gen. Vivekanandan who spoke from his rich experience and encouraged
one and all to make yoga a part of their being.
This
was followed by Samuhika Surya Namaskar led by Sri Joshi. To the tune of the
ambience that was set by the distinguished guests, he created the tune of
Samatva yoga and made everyone follow with breathing practices and Surya Namaskaram.
The atmosphere was filled with vibrations of pranava chanting.285 members
constituting yoga satra, varga, tailoring unit students and parents and
students of Sandeepani Sishuvihar, took part.
On
the same day, Swamiji’s Jayanthi
celebrations at Ananda dham, Kodungallur was planned at 10 am. Dr. Lakshmi
Piyush, HOD of Sanskrit department, Sri Krishna College, Guruvayur was the
Chief Guest. She inspired the prize winners who had come for the celebration,
with her fiery speech. Talking to the parents and teachers, she said that
giving the powerful thoughts of Swamiji and other inspiring thoughts vibrating
with truth to their wards right from their childhood, it could mold their
wards’ characters, thereby making them good citizens. Prize winning students were
awarded. This time Amrita Vidyalayam received the rolling trophy for patriotic
group song whereas the Trophy for folk group song was shared by Shantiniketan
International School and GUPS Konathukunnu. Eleven poor but meritorious
students of GGHSS Kodungallur, five of them from class X and five from the XIth
class were awarded scholarships worth Rs 500/- each and Kum.Nasreen of class Xi
received the Sridevi Namboodiripad memorial scholarship worth Rs 1000/- for being
best in studies. As usual prasadam(sumptuous lunch) sponsored by Mr and Mrs
Murali, our close wellwishers, was distributed to all after the programme.
On
the 13th January Sishuvihar children along with SamskarVarga children
celebrated Swami Vivekananda Jayanthi in their own special way.
Dr.
Sukumaran, an ayurvedic physician and a longtime associate of Kendra, was the
Chief Guest. All we're blessed to have the august presence of a Swami from
Ramakrishna Math Sri Satyatmakananda to bless the children. The program started
with prayer and lighting the lamp by Ma Lakshmi Didi and Chief guest and little
Ananth dressed as Swamiji. Didi addressed the parents emphasizing the need to
sustain the values that are nurtured in Sishuvihar. Dr. Sukumaran too stressed
the need for cultural education to be preserved for posterity.
Rev
Swamiji too gave his blessings. He appreciated the efforts taken by the parents
and teaching staff in dressing up each kid as symbolic characters from the
puranas e.g, Siva-Parvati, Rama-Sita Devi and Lakshmana with Hanuman, a
dedicated farmer and his wife’s dinacharya, Sri Krishna,Sri Sankaracharya and
so on.
A Tableau by Samskara Varga children was highly appreciated by
all. The theme was jala pralayam and the relief work by the voluntary
organizations. Then each child presented their talents by uttering the sayings
of Swamiji. The efforts taken by the parents and teaching staff was highlight
of the day. The program ended with Shanti mantra.
On
3rd February, Swamiji Jayanthi was celebrated jointly by Sri
Ramakrishna Math Thrissur and Vivekananda Kendra Vedic Vision
Foundation-Kodungallur at Vivekananda Vijnana Bhavan, Punkunnam Thrissur.
The programme started at 4pm.with Vedic
prayers followed by deepa prajwalanam by Rev Swami Nandatmajananda, Dr
Jijin Krishna and Mananeeya Lakshmi Didi.
Dr Jijith Krishnan (Associate Professor of
Medicine, Govt.Medical College, Thrissur) was the Chief Guest. Mananeeya
Lakshmi Didi presided over the function.Sreemad Swami Nandatmajanandaji gave
the benedictory address.
In her presidential address
Lakshmi Didi introduced Vivekananda Kendra and its activities and thanked Sri
Ramakrishna Math for giving an opportunity to start the activities at Thrissur.
She drew the attention of the parents and teachers in inculcating the values in
the students so that strong foundation is laid down in them.
The Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Pottore school
children who presented an excellent patriotic song we're the first prize
winners in patriotic song competition. Dr. Jijin Krishna, Asst. Professor at
Thrissur Medical College, gave an inspiring speech drawing number of incidents
from Swamijis life, gave titbits to mould the life so that all can become
worthy children of Swamiji.
Second prize winners .Sandeepani Vidya Niketan, Thrissur presented their song to
the accompaniment of by music instrument
which was appreciated by one and all
Paramekkavu Vidya
Mandir was in the third position.
The winners of
Quiz competition were Paramekkavu Vidya Mandir in the first position, Chinmaya Vidyalaya
in the second position and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Poochatty in the third position.
The best all round rolling trophy for the best performing school went to Paramekkavu Vidya Mandir.
While giving his benediction Sw.
Nandatmajananda encouraged the children to adopt the teachings of Swamiji and
mould their life so that they become ideal children of Mother India.
