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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: info@vkendra.orgwww.vkendra.org