VIVEKANANDA STUDY CIRCLE
Vivekananda Study Circle Report 2017-18
Vivekananda
Study Circle, Lakshmibai College, is a result of great initiative taken by the
Principal and teaching faculty of the college. Swami Vivekananda is a great
inspiration for the youth all over the world. He has been one of the greatest
spiritual leaders of the modern world. His lectures delivered at the World
Parliament of Religions held in Chicago in 1893 and subsequent lecturing and
teaching work for four and a half years in the USA and England, have been a
great influence in changing the opinion of West about India.
He
showed the world that India is the land of spirituality, harmony, and rich
cultural heritage. Through his lectures Swami Vivekananda awakened the minds of
Indians to their glorious cultural heritage, infused self-confidence and
positive outlook in them, and drew their attention to the immediate need to
uplift the downtrodden masses of India. He has been the first spiritual leader
in modern India to speak for the poor masses and to take up different forms of
selfless service to them. He is a universal ideal for modern youth. He passed
away at the age of thirty-nine and a half years. But before that he achieved so
much in his life and contributed so much to the welfare, progress, and
spiritual elevation of humanity during the short period of his youth that it
has few parallels in history.
Lakshmibai
College, University of Delhi, joined the rest of the country and many other
nations of the world in commemorating the 153rd Birth Anniversary of
Swami Vivekananda on 12 January, 2016, through the efforts of Vivekananda Study
Circle. A number of programs were organized to mark the occasion.
Following
events were organized on the occasion for students of the College.
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Day/ Date
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Events
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Guest
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1.
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Monday, 11th January, 2016
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Yog Asana, including Surya Namaskar
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Essay Writing Competition in Hindi and
English on topics:
“Swami Vivekananda: Inspiration of
Youth”&
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2.
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Tuesday, 12th January, 2016
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Film screening on Life and Teachings
of Swami Vivekananda
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Talk on the Vision and Philosophy of
Swami Vivekananda
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The talk was delivered by Prof.
Nagendra Singh, IARI. Prof Singh is a Renowned Agricultural Scientist.
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Recitation of Swadesh Mantra
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Setting up of Book Stall by members of
Vivekananda Kendra
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3.
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Thursday, 14th January,
2016
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Competition of Recitation of Swadesh
Mantra
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Interactive session on the Vision and
Philosophy of Swami Vivekananda with the students of the college.
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The session was conducted by Shri
Manas Bhattacharya from Vivekananda Kendra. It was attended by Shri
Dharmendra Pandey and Ms. Jyoti from Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi
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The
participation of the students was overwhelming. All the events provided a
platform for enthusiastic and inspirational interaction on the ideas and
teachings of Swami Vivekananda.
Other than the week-long celebration of
153rd Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, following events have
been organized by the VSS for students of the College.
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Day/ Date
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Events
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Guest
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Wednesday, 14th October
2015
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Interactive session on “One Life one
Mission”, the Vision and Philosophy of Swami Vivekananda
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The speakers on the occasion wereDr.
Suresh Singhvi, Shri Shri Manas Bhattacharya from Vivekananda Kendra and Dr.
Nityanand Agasthi.
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Sunday , 18th October 2015
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Orientation workshop conducted by
“UTKARSH: one life one mission”
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The members of Vivekananda Kendra
initiated the students into meditation, physical exercise/games to enable tem
explore their inherent potential.
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Wednesday, 21st October
2015
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Activities such as yoga, physical
exercises and group discussion taken up by the students
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It
has been a steady effort of the Vivekananda Study Circle to initiate the
students into imbibing Swami ji’s philosophy into their lives. The teachings of Swami Vivekananda are
modern, rational, and universal. They provide guidance to modern youth to
attain success, prosperity, health and happiness. These powerful teachings
infuse self-confidence and inner strength to face the problems of life such as
failure, criticism, depression, and so on. They also infuse in the hearts of
young people love for all, compassion for suffering people, and the spirit of
service. The teachings of Swami Vivekananda enable young people to lead a moral
and spiritual life, and attain true fulfillment and peace in life.
