The life and teachings of Swami Vivekananda were more relevant today when the nation needed more Spiritual strength to combat adverse forces from within and outside and Vivekananda Jayanti here was focused on the younger generation in order to bring them close to their spiritual and cultural roots.
Mr. Ashok Raina Sanchalk Uttar Prant Vivekananda Kendra Kanaya Kumari today said this during Vivekananda Jayanti function organized by Vivekananda Kendra Kanaya Kumari to observe 161st Swami Vivekananda's birthday in the Govt. Mixed Higher Secondary School at Purkhoo Camp in the outskirts of Jammu city.
He said that the character of Swami Vivekananda was an inspiration to the youth and
his teachings were contemporary. He said that youth could cultivate the qualities of courage and spiritual strength by following his teaching as his thoughts were very scientific in nature.
Ashok Raina stressed on youth to resort to ‘ Nishkam Karma Yog’ for their bright future.
He said that the greatest service will be to do their job in their respective fields honestly and sincerely. He stressed on the parents to bring their children close to the national ethos and inculcate the cultural values in them.
He also stressed upon the importance of social service and added that upliftment of society and individual was possible through selfless service. He described the scenes of World Religious conference in his words. Prof (Dr) Ritu Bakshi Dean Students Welfare Central University , who addressed the function as the Chief Guest said that Swami Vivekananda is a major source of inspiration being a matchless personality.
She stressed self-introspection and manifestation of divinity within. She further stressed on the youth to adhere to his teachings as these teachings were more relevant now in view of the present national and global scenario. She also stressed for becoming a useful citizen and rendering good service to humanity through this one can realize God.
She in her interactive session with the audience said that youth must follow the footprints of Swami Vivekananda in the right perspective.
She said that youth must have faith in future pride in the past and the present should be with self confidence and self respect. Mr. Lok Nath Bhat Principal Govt. Mixed Higher Secondary School at Purkhoo Camp in his Presidential address said that young people must come forward to follow the footprints of Swami Ji so that his dream of Modern India comes true. He sang a devotional song on the occasion too.
The results of the General Awareness Test organized on December 3, last year in which students of different schools of Jammu which included Vishwa Bharti School Akalpur, Govt. Mixed Higher Secondary School Purkhoo, Coventry Scholars Chinore, Shemford School Wanpoh, K.C.International School and of GD Goenka and KV Bantalab , were announced today and the 19 winners were given momentos and a citation on this occasion. The program started with three Omkar and Shanti mantras by Deepak Goja. Those who had rendered service during the awareness test were also presented citations of appreciation.
Riddhi Raina class VIII student anchored the program and Siya, another Class VIII student recited geet on the occasion. The girls of Govt. Mixed
Higher Secondary School Purkhoo presented saraswati Vandna and Himani Sharma spoke on Vivekananda's life. Mr. Sameer Tickoo presented a vote of Thanks and the function culminated with the National Anthem.