Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama @ Belgaum » Events-Activities http://rkmissionashrama.org You have subscribed to the various welfare, cultural, educational, and spiritual events and activities organized by the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Belgaum Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:07:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en rkmissionashrama_eventshttp://feedburner.google.com 148th Jayanti (birthday) of Swami Vivekananda http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rkmissionashrama_events/~3/kafHU0JCjSs/ http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/148th-jayanti-birthday-of-swami-vivekananda/840/#comments Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:06:02 +0000 rkmissionashrama http://rkmissionashrama.org/?p=840 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "148th Jayanti (birthday) of Swami Vivekananda", url: "http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/148th-jayanti-birthday-of-swami-vivekananda/840/" });]]>

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]]> http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/happy-new-year-2010/838/feed/ http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/happy-new-year-2010/838/ RKMission Relief Services @ Gadag http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rkmissionashrama_events/~3/yAthN2ON2HA/ http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/rkmission-relief-services-gadag/834/#comments Fri, 25 Dec 2009 09:37:05 +0000 rkmissionashrama http://rkmissionashrama.org/?p=834 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "RKMission Relief Services @ Gadag", url: "http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/rkmission-relief-services-gadag/834/" });]]> On 20th Nov, 09 a relief programme for flood affected families was organised in Gadag district. The relief team visited Y S Hadagali & Surakoda villages in Ron & Nargund Taluk of Gadag district. 10 kgs of wheat flour, One blanket, Utensil Sets & a Set of plate & bowls were distributed to 865 families. The total items distributed were worth Rs. 6,34,000/-.

 

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]]> http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/rkmission-relief-services-gadag/834/feed/ http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/rkmission-relief-services-gadag/834/ Shri Sharada Devi Jayanti & Saree Distribution Programme- 2009 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rkmissionashrama_events/~3/vU-0z3T2ZJY/ http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/shri-sharada-devi-jayanti-saree-distribution-programme-2009/832/#comments Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:19:06 +0000 rkmissionashrama http://rkmissionashrama.org/?p=832 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Shri Sharada Devi Jayanti & Saree Distribution Programme- 2009", url: "http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/shri-sharada-devi-jayanti-saree-distribution-programme-2009/832/" });]]> The 157th Jayanti of Holy Mother Sri Sharada Devi was celebrated in the Ashrama on Tuesday, 8th 2009, December with due solemnity.

The pictures of Holy Mother in prayer hall & in Shri Sarada Mantapa were tastefully decorated with garlands & flower vases. so were the pictures of Sri Ramakrishna & Swamiji.

In the morning programme there were recitation of Shri Lalita Sahasranama, Vedic chanting, Special Homa, Bhajans, discourse on life of Holy Mother & Mahamangalaarati. After these, cooked prasada was served to more than 700 devotees who participated in the programme. In the evening there was recitation of ‘Sri Devi Stuti’ and bhajans were sung in praise of the Holy Mother.

Some of the images of the celebration are given below:

Also, like the previous years, this year on Sunday, 6th of December 2009, sarees were distributed to about 325 poor women as a part of the 157th Jayanti celebrations of Holy Mother Shri Sharada Devi. The recepients included 200 women from the flood affected families & also the ‘Dravya Yajna’ recepients. All the beneficiaries were served with cooked prasda, sweets & buttermilk. Many devotees participated in the saree distribution programme & were later served with the sweets & prasada.

The Chief Guest of the programme, Brig. Sanjay Holey, VSM, (Commandant, the Maratha LIRC, Belgaum) distributed sarees & ‘Dravya Yajna’ bags to the selected beneficiaries & also gave a short talk to the assembled devotees & beneficiaries. He also expresses appreciation for the welfare services being carried on by the Ashrama. The Guests of honour, Sri Haresh M. Mehta & Smt. Shaila H. Mehta (Proprietors of M/s. Jyoti Tyres, Belgaum) also distributed sarees to few of the beneficiaries.

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]]> http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/images-of-sri-sri-kali-puja-2009/833/feed/ http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/images-of-sri-sri-kali-puja-2009/833/ RKMission relief services update from 24th Oct - 31st Oct, 09: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rkmissionashrama_events/~3/GsKxpkqCbnI/ http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/ramakrishna-mission-relief-services-2/831/#comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:40:07 +0000 rkmissionashrama http://rkmissionashrama.org/?p=831 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "RKMission relief services update from 24th Oct - 31st Oct, 09:", url: "http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/ramakrishna-mission-relief-services-2/831/" });]]> A brief report of relief work conducted from 23rd Oct – 31st Oct, 09.

Koppala 23.10.2009 to 25.10.2009 –

In Koppala District’s 3 villages namely, Vakkana Durga, Rampura, Koppal slum area relief items were distributed to around 475 families. 25 kgs of Jower, 1 kg palm oil, 2 kgs of sugar, 3 Kgs of Bengal gram (Kadale Bele) were given to each beneficiary family.

In all a total of 1000 blankets, 11875 kgs of jower ( Jola), 475 kgs of Plam oil, 950 kgs of sugar, 1425 kgs of Bengal gram (kadale Bele) & 15,000 rupees worth of children’s garments were distributed in Koppala.  The above items costed around Rs 3,55,000/-(Three Lakh Fifty Five Thousand).

Bijapur –26.10.2009 and 29.10.2009

After the distribution of blankets and food materials in Koppala our relief team reached Bijapur in the morning of 26.10.2009. There they went to few villages to inspect the distribution of blankets. The beneficiaries there have been selected through extensive survey. A Network of dedicated volunteers had taken up the responsibility of the distribution.

About 1100 families from 10-15 villages were given one blanket each. Among them, Utensils sets were given to 126 families along with blankets. Also food stuff was distributed to few destitute families.  A total cost of the items came to    about Rs. 1,93,400/- (One lakh ninety three thousand)

Gulbarga _ 27.10.2009 to 28.10.2009

Our relief team reached Afzalpur Talulk in Gulbarga district on 27.10.2009. In three villages Alagi (B), Hinchagera &  Mashala 1 blanket each & utensils set worth Rs 400 were distributed to around 284 families . The vessels set consists of 1 Koda, 2 tambige, 3 lotas, 2 plates & 1 Jug.  Total amount spent is around Rs.1,50,000 /-

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]]> http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/ramakrishna-mission-relief-services-2/831/feed/ http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/ramakrishna-mission-relief-services-2/831/ Ramakrishna Mission Relief Services: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rkmissionashrama_events/~3/Kn-DWd3qQZQ/ http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/ramakrishna-mission-relief-services/830/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:48:50 +0000 rkmissionashrama http://rkmissionashrama.org/?p=830 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Ramakrishna Mission Relief Services:", url: "http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/ramakrishna-mission-relief-services/830/" });]]> Dear All,

As you are awareRamakrishna Mission Ashrama, Belgaum & Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore have jointly undertaken the relief work in the rain affected areas of Bellary, Raichur, Bagalkot, Belgaum & Koppal districts. We are relentlessly continuing in our endeavor to provide whatever is the immediate need of the affected people in the areas we are visiting.

A brief report of relief work conducted so far:

The relief work was started from, Monday 5th Oct, 09, at Beeranagaddi village (Gokak Tq, Dt. Belgaum). Cooked food ( lunch & dinner) was provided daily, for 10 days, to about 170 affected villagers,

On Tuseday, 6th Oct, 09, Swami Raghaveshanandaji Maharaj (Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Belgaum) & Swami  Nityasthanandaji (President, Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore) visited Bellary district & surveyed some badly affected villages. At one place hearing that a village, named Matur in Siruguppa taluk, has been totally washed off, they visited the village & were surprised to find that the villagers were staying on the main (tar) road making their own make-shift arrangements with plastic covers, etc just like nomads putting up a tent. There were about 150 families. On being asked what they need, the villagers requested to be provided with tent material. Immediately thick plastic tent materials (plastic tarpaulin sheets) & coir ropes were purchased & were distributed on the next day (Wed, 7th Oct, 09). In all about 150 tarpaulin sheets & coir ropes worth Rs. 40,000/- were distributed.

Both the Swamijis kept moving about surveying badly affected areas in Bellary, Koppal, Bijapur & Bagalkoot districts & tried to arrange whatever services possible, depending on the immediate needs of the people. During there visits they arranged for distribution of 150 sets of cooking utensils, worth Rs 60,000/-, at Mudlapur village in Koppal district.

Afterwards on Tuesday, 13th of October at Beeranagaddi village 60 families were given utensil sets ( 2 cooking vessels, 2 lids, 2 cooking ladels - all stainless steel) worth Rs. 20,000/-  &  137 villagers were given blankets worth Rs. 18,000/- & mats worth Rs. 12,000/-.

From 20th of October 09, a team of monastics & volunteers is traveling in Bellary & Raichur districts to provide further relief to the affected villages & also to find out suitable places for the construction of the new houses for the displaced villagers. The team visited Ola Bellary village in Sindhanur Taluk, Raichur Dist & Matur village & Sridhara Guda village in Siruguppa Taluk, Bellary Dist. Relief items such as blankets, garments for children, food items (Wheat powder, tea powder, milk powder, sugar & edible oil) were distributed at these places.

Extract of distribution from 20th Oct – 23rd Oct in:

Ola Bellary - Sindhanur Taluk, Raichur Dist.

For 500 families, 500 blankets, 5000 kgs of Wheat powder & 1000 kgs of sugar

Matur - Siruguppa Taluk, Bellary Dist for 175 families and 160 small children

a. 350 blankets

b. 1750 kgs of wheat powder

c. 350 Kgs of sugar

d. 175 kgs of palm oil

e. 43.7 kgs of milk powder

f. 43.7 kgs of tea powder

g. 140 sets of children garments

Sridhara Gudda – Siruguppa Taluk, Bellary Dist

To 52 families and 10 small children (25 families – full set, 27 families- only blankets)

a. 104 blankets

b. 250 kgs of Wheat powder

c. 50 kgs of sugar

d. 25 kgs of Palm oil

e. 6.25 kgs of milk powder

f. 6.25 kgs of tea powder

g. 10 sets of children garments

Bellary Town: 46 blankets to 46 families

In all

1000 blankets

7,000 kgs of wheat powder

1400 kgs of sugar

200 kgs of plam oil

50 kgs of milk powder

50 kgs of tea-powder

150 sets of children’s garments

were distributed & 773 families were benefited by it. More than Rs.4,00,000/- was spent for these distributions

It was found, by our personal visits to these places, that they all require houses to be constructed. Presently, we have decided to construct 100 houses. Each house would cost about Rs. 75,000/-. We shall take up more no of houses as per the availability of the funds.

Shortly, we will be taking up the rehabilitation work by constructing houses in badly affected areas.

To view the images of the relief work kindly visit:

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]]> http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/ramakrishna-mission-relief-services/830/feed/ http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/ramakrishna-mission-relief-services/830/ An Appeal for Flood Relief Work in North Karnataka Region http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rkmissionashrama_events/~3/xzcfRc3pkXY/ http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/an-appeal-for-flood-relief-work-in-north-karnataka-region/829/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:49:56 +0000 rkmissionashrama http://rkmissionashrama.org/?p=829 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "An Appeal for Flood Relief Work in North Karnataka Region", url: "http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/an-appeal-for-flood-relief-work-in-north-karnataka-region/829/" });]]> Dear All

Namaskars.

In the wake of the havoc caused by heavy rains & flood situation in Northern Karnataka & other regions Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Belgaum & Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore have jointly undertaken the relief work in badly affected areas of Belgaum, Bellary, Bijapur & Koppal districts.

Relief work in the form of providing food, bedding-clothing, utensils, repairs of houses, etc in the affected areas of these districts are being organized.

We are trying to raise monetary funds for this relief work. We appeal to all to donate generously for this noble cause. Donations however small (in cash, by chq or D.D) will be thankfully acknowledged.

For further enquiries regarding relief work kindly write to us on rkmissionashrama@gmail.com

With prayers to Bhagawaan Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi & Swami Vivekananda for the welfare of all!

Yours in the service of the Lord,

Swami Raghaveshananda

(Secretary)

Cheques / DDs can be drawn in favour of ‘Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama,Belgaum’.

‘Donations are exempt from Income Tax u/s 80G’

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The Homa was conducted by Dr. Krishna Murthy Bayari ( a disciple of Sri Sri Narayanashrama Swamiji, Kodandashrama, Hebbur) & his associates.

Large number of devotees from Belgaum, Bangalore & nearby areas participated whole heartedly in the Home. All the devotees were also served with cooked prasadam after the Homa.  

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]]> http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/sri-sri-chandi-homa-aug-21st-09/828/feed/ http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/sri-sri-chandi-homa-aug-21st-09/828/ Sri Ganesha Chaturthi & Sri Krishna Janmaashtami-2009 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rkmissionashrama_events/~3/EK4TGEsDmdI/ http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/sri-ganesha-chaturthi-sri-krishna-janmaashtami-2009/826/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:46:24 +0000 rkmissionashrama http://rkmissionashrama.org/?p=826 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Sri Ganesha Chaturthi & Sri Krishna Janmaashtami-2009", url: "http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/sri-ganesha-chaturthi-sri-krishna-janmaashtami-2009/826/" });]]> Sri Ganesha festival was observed in Ashrama for 3 days from 23rd - 25th August, 2009. The image of Lord Ganesha was installed & worshipped ceremoniously during the festival.  The programme consisted of daily special puja, offering amidst Vedic chanting and Bhajans. On the last day the image of Lord Ganesha was taken in a colorful procession around the Ashrama and was immersed in water towards the end. (Visarjana). Many devotees participated whole heartedly in these programmes.

Some of the images of Sri Ganesha Festival-2009

 

Sri Krishna Janmaashtami was observed in the Ashrama on 13th & 14th of August. The Baby Krishna (Bala Gopala) was worshipped in a beautiful picture ceremoniously. There were special programmes (given below) both in the morning & evening.

 

The programmes for the celebration were as follows:

August 13th – Sri Krishna Janmashtami

5:00 pm - Special Puja to Sri Krishna
6:00 pm - Vedic Chanting & Ashtottara Archana
6:30 pm - Arati to Sri Ramakrishna & Sri Krishna
7:05 pm - Bhajans, Stotras and Namavali
7:45 pm - Prasada

August 14th – Sri Krishna Jayanti

10:30 am - Special Puja to Sri Krishna
11:00 am to 12:00 pm - Vedic Chanting, Stotras and Bhajans & Arati to Sri Krishna
6:00 pm - Vedic Chanting & Ashtottara Archana
6:30 pm - Arati to Sri Ramakrishna & Sri Krishna
7:05 pm - Bhajans, Stotras and Namavali
7:45 pm - Prasada

 

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Sri. S.V Satav, AGM, Union Bank of India, Belgaum & Sri K. Krishna Kumar, Branch Manager, United Bank of India, Belgaum were the chief guests in the distribution programme organized on 8th July & 16th July respectively. Srimat Swami Raghaveshanandaji Maharaj, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Belgaum chaired the function.

  Some of the images of the programme.

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]]> http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/free-note-books-distribution-to-the-poor-students-2009/825/feed/ http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/free-note-books-distribution-to-the-poor-students-2009/825/ Dravya Yajna-2nd Aug 09 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rkmissionashrama_events/~3/jr9_FlnnfGM/ http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/dravya-yajna-2nd-aug-09/823/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:36:38 +0000 rkmissionashrama http://rkmissionashrama.org/?p=823 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Dravya Yajna-2nd Aug 09", url: "http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/dravya-yajna-2nd-aug-09/823/" });]]> Every month the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Belgaum is distributing raw food items to 75 poor families under the ‘Dravya Yajna’ scheme. The distribution for the month of August was done on Sunday, 2nd August, 09.

Srimat Swami Veetabhayanandaji Maharaj (President, Ramakrishna Math, Ulsoor, Bangalore), Sri Swami Dharmatmanandaji Maharaj (President, Ramakrishna Math, Kanchipuram) & Swami Amareshanandaji Maharaj (Senior Monk, Ramakrishna Math, Kankhal) distributed the food items.

The total cost of providing food relief to one family comes to Rs. 400 per month. That makes the total expenditure in providing relief to 75 families to Rs. 30,000/- per month.

The food items consisting of 5 kg rice, 5 kg wheat flour, 1 kg edible oil & 1 kg lentils (dal) are being given to these families on monthly basis for a period of 1 year. The beneficiaries are asked to come & collect the monthly ration on a specified date. They are also provided with a photo identity card & a cloth bag to collect the food items which they have to carry when they come again to collect the next months ration.

Also, on the day of the distribution the recipients & those who accompany them are served cooked prasada sumptuously 

We have given below few photographs of the distribution programme.

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]]> http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/dravya-yajna-2nd-aug-09/823/feed/ http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/dravya-yajna-2nd-aug-09/823/ Vasanta Vihara 2009 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rkmissionashrama_events/~3/U6M2LeDZepg/ http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/vasanta-vihara-2009/820/#comments Mon, 25 May 2009 12:18:06 +0000 rkmissionashrama http://rkmissionashrama.org/?p=820 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Vasanta Vihara 2009", url: "http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/vasanta-vihara-2009/820/" });]]> Vasanta Vihara 2009

(A personality development summer camp for boys)

Like previous years this year also a summer camp, viz., Vasanta Vihara for boys in the age group of 10-16 yrs was held in the Ashrama in two batches from April 15th to May 10th 2009.

More than 50 students participated in the first batch which concluded on 31st April & 90 students participated in the second batch which concluded on 10th May.

 

The main features of the camps were:

Educative -Work Shops & Interactive Sessions, in which were organized

*Personality Developement modules

*Samskrit & lndian Culture “Language Developement Series

*Creative Thinking

*Role-Play

*Story Narration

*Library Hours

*Audio/Visual Presentation

There were also classes for Vedic Chanting, Bhajans, Subhashitams, Bhagavad Gita chanting, Yogasanas, Meditation and other subjects. Lectures and presentations were also organized on many themes like personality development, our epics & great characters, life & teachings of Swami Vivekananda, etc which were emphasized through audio visual presentations. These classes were conducted by Swamijis and eminent members of the society in the pure and elevating atmosphere of the Ashrama.

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]]> http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/vasanta-vihara-2009/820/feed/ http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/vasanta-vihara-2009/820/ An Appeal for the Construction of the Auditorium & the Temple Gopurams. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rkmissionashrama_events/~3/wWya7oYugqY/ http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/an-appeal-for-the-construction-of-the-auditorium-the-temple-gopurams/819/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:25:51 +0000 rkmissionashrama http://rkmissionashrama.org/?p=819 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "An Appeal for the Construction of the Auditorium & the Temple Gopurams.", url: "http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/an-appeal-for-the-construction-of-the-auditorium-the-temple-gopurams/819/" });]]> Dear Friend,

Namaste!

In order to facilitate the smooth execution of the multifarious- activities of the Ashrama, we have started the construction of an auditorium in the Ashrama premises. We have also planned the construction of gopurams for the existing Universal Temple of Sri Ramakrishna. The details of these two projects are given below in the appeal brochure.

The estimated cost for the constructions of the Sabhangana & the gopurams are Rs. 2 crores & Rs. 15 lakhs respectively. We appeal to you to contribute towards these 2 projects according to your means & mite. We look forward for your participation in these noble causes.

May Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sri Sharada Devi & Swami Vivekananda shower their choicest blessings on you all, is our sincere prayer!

Yours in the Service of the Lord,

Swami Raghaveshananda

(Secretary)

 

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The Second relief for the month of February was given to the identified families & individuals on 8th of February, 09.

Right now we have identified 75 families & individuals from Belgaum & nearby village areas. The total cost of providing food relief to one family comes to Rs. 400 per month. That makes the total expenditure in providing relief to 75 families to Rs. 30,000/- per month.We wish to extend this help to more numbers of family in due course of time as & when we get funds for the same.

 Any contribution however small for this noble service will be thankfully acknowledged.

Note: Cheques / DDs can be drawn in favour of ‘Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Belgaum’.

‘Donations are exempt from Income Tax u/s 80G’

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5th ANNUAL CELEBRATIONS

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RAMAKRISHNA MISSION ASHRAMA, BELGAUM

The Universal Temple of Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna was ceremoniously consecrated on Jan 23rd 2004, the holy Jayanthi of Srimat Swami Brahmanandaji Maharaj, by Most Revered Srimat Swami Gitanandaji Maharaj, Vice-President, Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission.

Since then every year to commemorate the consecration of the Universal Temple of Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna we are organizing these annual celebrations. The main aim of these celebrations are to spread the life and message of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sri Sharada Devi and Swami Vivekananda among the people, to provide the youths with higher ideals in life and also to promote Indian culture there by promoting harmony.

The Student, Youth & Devotees’ conventions are conducted every year by monks from different branch centres of the Ramakrishna Order who are invited to give talks to students, youths & devotees & inspire them to lead a noble & virtuous life. Several other spiritual leaders from other organizations as well as many notable speakers are also invited to share their ideas.

The cultural programmes are organized to spread the Indian culture & also to motivate upcoming artists. Till now several distinguished artists such as Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, Pt. Shiva Kumar Sharma, Smt. Anuradha Paudwal, Dr. L Balasubramaniam, Smt. Kavita Krishnamurthy, Pt. Ronu Majumdar, Pt. Yogesh Samshi, Sri C Ashwath & others have performed for these programmes. We also  encourage young & upcoming artists from different music fields by inviting them to give performances in the Ashrama.

This year a 2-day celebration consisting of Student conventions, devotees’ convention, and cultural programmes was organized in the Ashrama on 31st January & 1st February, 2009.  A brief description of these is given below:

Day 1. Sat 31st Jan, 09

In the morning session of the first day the Students convention was organized in 2 sessions in Kannada & Marathi of duration two & a half hours each. 1,800 Students from various schools of Belgaum participated with their teachers  in these 2 sessions. All the participants were served with cooked prasada.

Special book display & sales counter was set up equipped with inspiring books useful for the students’ & youth community.  

Some images of the Day 1 of the celebrations. 

In the evening Sri Jayateertha Mevundi & accompanying artists rendered Bhajans & Abhangs in Hindustani Classical style. 700 people attended this programme. Sri Mevundi is an extremely talented & upcoming artist. He has won many accolades for his performances. He gave a very classical & entertaining performance & kept the audience spell bound with the Bhajans & Abhangs sung in his youthful voice.

To download the songs sung by Sri Jayateertha Mevundi on this occasion click on the songs (mp3) :

01 Jai jai Ramakrishna Hari..  21.47 MB

02 Roopa Pahata.Lochani..  11.02 MB

03 Kandu Dhanyanade.. 7.25 MB

04 Neene Ballidano.. 9.92 MB

05 Visava Vitthala.. 9.49 MB

06 Narayana Te Namo… 10.51 MB

07 Thumak Thumak Pag… 6.28 MB

08 Har Har Har Bhootanath.. 10.65 MB

09 Teertha Vitthala.. 13.88 MB

10 Nee Karuniso Vitthala.. 7.79 MB

  Day 2. Sunday 1st Feb, 09

Devotees convention was organized in the morning form 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Sri Swami Tridiveshanandaji inaugurated the convention. Sri Swami Nityasthanandaji, Sri Murughendra Swamiji, Sri Kumara Virupaksha Swamiji & Dr. H N Muralidhara addressed the devotees. Around 1,000 devotees attended. All the participants were served with cooked prasada.

Some images of the Day 2 of the celebrations.

In the evening Sri Ravindra Sathe, Smt Vibhavari Joshi & accompanying artists rendered the programme ‘Punya Swar’ consisting of popular Stotras, Bhajans & Abhangs in Sanskrit, Hindi & Marathi. 1200 people attended this programme.

To download the songs sung by Sri Ravindra Sathe & Smt Vibhavari Joshi on this occasion click on the songs (mp3) :  

01 Gurustuti   5.95 MB  

02 Madhurashtakam  9.15 MB

03 Jyoti Kalash Chhalake  5.48 MB

04 Runujhunu Runujhunu  5.94 MB

05 Bilvashtakam  11.17 MB

06 Shriramachandra Kripalu  7.49 MB

07 Payoji Maine  4.67 MB

08 Prabhu Tero Naam  6.44 MB

09 Janakinath Sahay Kare  9.49 MB

10 Thumak Chalat   7.97 MB

11 Divyatvachi Jetha Prateeti  6.68 MB

12 Majhi Renuka Mavuli  7.77 MB

13 Jhala Mahar Pandharinath  7.29 MB

14 Indrayani Kaathi  8.54 MB

15 Vitthai Kittai Majhe   5.43 MB

16 Anadi Duniya   6.98 MB

17 Majhe Mahera Pandhari  7.15 MB 

 With best wishes and prayers for the welfare of you all,

Yours in the Lord,

Swami Raghaveshananda

(Secretary)

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Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama launched a new service activity named ‘Dravya Yajna’ on 28th Dec, 08. Under this scheme we provide raw food materials to the extremely poor families & destitutes.

The food items consisting of 5 kg rice, 5 kg wheat flour, 1 kg edible oil & 1 kg toor dal will be given on monthly basis. The beneficiaries are asked to come & collect the monthly ration on a specified date. They are also provided with a photo identity card & a cloth bag to collect the food items which they have to carry when they will come again to collect the next months ration. Those who have to travel long distance or are not physically fit to come & collect, for them we will be providing food items at their place.

The first relief for the month of January were given to the identified families & individuals on 28th of December, 08.

Right now we have identified 75 families & individuals from Belgaum & nearby village areas. The total cost of providing food relief to one family comes to Rs. 400 per month. That makes the total expenditure in providing relief to 75 families to Rs. 30,000/- per month.We wish to extend this help to more numbers of family in due course of time as & when we get funds for the same.

 Any contribution however small for this noble service will be thankfully acknowledged.

Note: Cheques / DDs can be drawn in favour of ‘Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Belgaum’.

‘Donations are exempt from Income Tax u/s 80G’

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The pictures of Holy Mother in prayer hall & in Shri Sarada Mantapa were tastefully decorated with garlands & flower vases. so were the pictures of Sri Ramakrishna & Swamiji.

In the morning programme there were recitation of Shri Lalita Sahasranama, Vedic chanting, Special Homa, Bhajans, discourse on life of Holy Mother & Mahamangalaarati. After these cooked prasada was served to about 700 devotees who participated in the programme. In the evening there was recitation of ‘Devi Stuti’ and Bengali & Kannada bhajans were sung in praise of the Holy Mother.

 

Holy Mother’s Jayanti celebration (18th Dec, 08)

Also, like previous years, this year on Sunday 21st of December Sarees were distributed to 200  poor women as a part of the 156th Jayanti celebrations of the Holy Mother. All the recipients were also given books on life & teachings of the Holy Trio & a food packet consisting of a Bun, Banana & a sweet. Many dignitaries participated & distributed the sarees to the recipients.

21st Dec, Saree distribution to poor women.

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The chief guest for the programme was Sri Vishwanath Angadi (Principal district Judge, Belgaum) . Some of the other dignitaries invited were Dr. M R Chandrashekhar (Director, Belgaum Institute of Medical Sciences), Dr. Ashok Murgod (District Surgeon, Belgaum), Sri Ganapathi Mathur (CEO, Cantonment Board, Belgaum) & Sri Abdul Salam Saudagar (A local businessman & a long standing patron of the Ashrama).

The distribution programme was conducted in the main prayer hall of the Universal temple of Sri Ramakrishna. Amidst the Vedic chanting the chief guest for the programme Sri Vishwanath Angadi , the other invited dignitaries & Swami Raghaveshanandaji distributed the  blankets to the poor who had been selected beforehand & were provided with a coupon for the identification. They were also given food packet consisting of a Bun, Banana & Sweet). Books on the life of Holy Trio in very simple language were also given to all the recipients.

*As a part of the Holy Mother Sri Sharada Devi’s 156th Jayanti celebration we’ll be distributing sarees to 200 poor women at 4.00 pm on Sunday, 21st December 2008 in the Ashrama.

‘Donations in cash or kind for the celebrations & the Service activities will be thankfully acknowledged.’

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‘DRAVYA YAJNA’ (Distribution of raw food materials to the extremely poor people)

Dear Friend,

A few weeks back there was a news article in BBC stating that about twelve Indian states have alarming levels of hunger. The rise in the global food prices has reduced the food buying capacity of many poor families, making their situation worse. In the past year food prices have increased significantly, but people’s incomes haven’t kept pace, forcing many families further into hunger, experts say.

We have therefore planned to start another service activity, “the distribution of food grains & other raw food materials” to extremely poor families.

Holy Mother Sri Sharada Devi was very much concerned for the poor & suffering people. In order to help at least some of the poor people we have planned to start this ‘Dravya Yajna’. Under this service scheme, rice, dal (lentils), oil, etc will be distributed every month to 75 poor families.

It costs a minimum of Rs. 4000/- per year to support one family. We intent to extend this service to more people as & when we get more funds from the devotees & admirers.

This project will be implemented from January 2009. The first distribution will be held on Sunday, 28th December 2008, at 4.00 pm in the Ashrama.

We invite you to extend your support to join in this seva.

You may also share this appeal with your friends & acquaintances who would wish to contribute their mite for this noble cause.

Yours in the Service of Lord,
Swami Raghaveshananda
(Secretary)

Note: Cheques / DDs can be drawn in favour of ‘Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Belgaum’.

‘Donations are exempt from Income Tax u/s 80G’

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  Dear Friend, DSC04085

The 156th Jayanti celebration of Holy Mother Sri Sharada Devi will be held at the Ashrama on Thursday, December 18th, 2008.

We cordially invite you and your friends to attend the celebration.

Yours in the Lord,

Swami Raghaveshananda 

(Secretary)


Morning

6:15 am-7:15 am :  Usha Kirtana (Omkara, Vedic Chanting, Guru Stuti, Bhajans, Meditation)

   8:00 am :  Special Puja

   9:30 am :  Sri Lalita Sahasranama Parayana

10:00 am :  Homa and Veda Ghosha

11:00 am : Bhajans

11:45 am : Pravachana

12:15 pm : Pushpanjali & Namasankeertana

12:45 pm : Mahamangalarati & Prasada

Evening

6:00 pm : Sri Devi Stuti

6:30 pm :  Special Arati and Stotras

7:00 pm-7:45 pm : Bhajans and Namavali


Note:

* Christmas eve will be celebrated on Wednesday, 24th December, 2008 from 7:00 pm.

* Kalpataru Day will be observed on Thursday, January 1, 2009. There will be a special satsanga from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

* Like the previous years, woollen blankets will be distributed to 200 poor people. This programme will be held in the Ashrama at     4.00 pm on Sunday, 30th November 2008.

* In connection with the Jayanthi of Holy Mother Sri Sharadadevi, sarees will be distributed to 200 poor women at 4.00 pm on Sunday, 21st December 2008 in the Ashrama,

‘Donations in cash or kind for the celebrations will be thankfully acknowledged.’

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Our hearty greetings to you all on the auspicious occassion of Sri Sri kali Puja & Deepavali.

As per the tradition, the Divine Mother is worshipped in her terrible form of ‘Kali’ on the night of Kartik Amavasya.

On Tuesday, 28th October Sri Sri Kali Puja was performed in picture in the Ashrama. A special arati was performed & bhajans in praise of the ‘The Divine Mother’ were sung with great enthusiasm. About 100 devotees participated in the evening worship.

‘Deepalankaras’ (decoartion with lamps) were done with the oil lamps. Apart from the prayer hall there was also special decoration done at Sri Sharada Mantapa (Dining Hall). All the devotees assembled for the evening prayers were invited to see the special decoration done in front of the picture of the Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi at Sri Sarada Mantapa & to pay their obeisance to Her.

All the devotees were served with sweeets offered to Mother Kali.

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Our hearty Vijaya greetings to you all!

The Navrathri festival was celebrated in the Ashrama from 31st September to 9th of October.

In the evenings during these nine days there were the chanting of Devi stuti followed by the Arati of Sri Ramakrishna and devotional songs sung in praise of the Divine Mother.

On the Saptami day, according to the local custom, Mother Saraswathi was worshipped in picture.

From Ashtami day to Vijayadashami Mother Durga was worshipped in picture at the Temple with special Puja, Havan, Vedic Chanting and bhajans. More than four hundred devotees participated and partook cooked food Prasada on this day.

On the Navami day Ayudh Puja was performed in the Ashrama, in which as per the tradition, the work places, instruments & machineries were worshipped.

In the morning of the Vijayadashami a small, informal worship was conducted on the new land acquired by the Ashrama & construction of the Sabhangana.was started on this auspicious day

In evening after the vesper services symbolic ‘Visarjana’ was done, amidst vedic chants, sounds of gongs & conch shells, by shaking of the picture of Sri Sri Durga.

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Around 50 people from Bangalore & Hyderabad participated.

Some of the photographs & the remarks from the devotees are given below:

Some remarks from the devotees:

1. Truly a great experience. The body & mind in longing for more . Melodious bhajans, short discourses & your your own way of narration of stories , is rejuvenating.- Smt. & Sri Annajee Rao, Hyderabad

2. I cannot forget this, it is really a great experience. I don’t know how to express my gratitude. Everything is very nice & well organised. - Smt. Girija, Hyderabad

3. This experience cannot be explained in words,it’s a unique experience & wonderful experience, it was thrilling to sit in front of Sri Sri Thakurji, Sri Sri Maa & Swamiji & do Japam. At home it is just impossible for us to devote such a long time for Japam. I’ll try to do more Japam at home. - Smt. Madhu Asthana, Mumbai.

4. It has been a fascinating discovery that we were practically cajoled into experiencing the joy of doing Japa. It is going to be the beginning of a joyous journey as far as I am concerned.- Smt. Uma Rajagopal, Bangalore.

5. It is not a theoretical Japa Yajna. All the time it was taken care that we were doing our Japam. Even the volunteers were not permitting us to move here & there unneccesarily. It is a practical japa yajna. Routine for these days is excellent. - Sarala, Hyderabad.

6. This japa Yajna has been a great help for me. It made us forget the outside world for these days & be always in “Sri Ramakrishna’s” thoughts. - Gayathri S, Bangalore

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A Report 

When the veteran politicians, young legislatures, entrepreneurs & men of social standing, share the same stage for a noble cause & speak earnestly, to a gathering of school & college students, their parents & teachers, about their experiences in life & how their lives have been inspired by the life & teachings of one man - Swami Vivekananda- then one may very well imagine what effect it must have made on the minds of the audience.

This is what happened on the morning of 27th Sep, 08 at the very place sanctified by the stay of great Swami Vivekananda at Belgaum.

Saturday, 27th September 2008 will be remembered, in coming times, as a day on which a new foundation was laid towards the strengthening of spiritual, cultural & moral values of our society in the region of North Karnataka. It was not an event for public propaganda. Rather it was, as Swami Vivekananda says “Slow and silent, as the gentle dew that falls in the morning, unseen and unheard yet producing a most tremendous result…”. This programme had the hallmark of the spirit in which the Ashrama is carrying on its activities.

The Chief Guest for the occasion, Sri C.M Udasi, the Hon. Minister for Public Works, Port & Inland Water Transport, Govt. Of Karnataka laid the foundation stone for the new Sabhangana to be constructed in the Ashrama premises. The sabhangana will serve as a multipurpose hall for conducting various activities of the Ashrama throughout the year. It will be used as a hall for special lecture programmes, satsangas, conducting Vivekananda Balaka Sangha & Yuvaka Sangha, competitions, students & youth conventions, welfare service activities, annual celebrations, etc.

In his touching & very thoughtful speech, Sri Udasi expressed his happiness & joy for being invited as the chief guest for this auspicious occasion. He appreciated the spirit of service towards the society with which the Ashrama is conducting all its activities & also the effort Ashrama is making in spreading, to the youths of this region, “the Character building & Man making ideas & ideals of Swami Vivekananda”, which is the pressing need of the present times.

The minister expressed his joy for the service activity of helping the poor students to continue their education by way of scholarship.

He also said that it is highly commendable & praiseworthy that the Ashrama is carrying on its multifarious activities for past several years in a quiet way. On behalf of the government he promised to extend all possible help for the Ashrama.

 

The other guests of Honour were Sri Shivakumar Udasi, Sri Ram Reddy, Sri Lakshman Reddy, Dr. A Rama Reddy. As special invitees were present Sri Abhay B Patil (MLA, Belgaum South), Sri Sanjay B Patil (MLA, Belgaum Rural), Sri Feroz N Saith (MLA, Belgaum North) & Sri Nanjundaiah. They expressed their heartfelt appreciation of the services being rendered to the Society through this Ashrama & wished these to continue to grow in the future also. All the speakers appealed to the gathering, in right earnestness, to imbibe the teachings of Swami Vivekananda for personal development in particular & development of the society in general.

The scholarships to the poor & meritorious students were distributed by the honorable minister & other dignitaries.

Free book coupons worth Rs 5000/- were also gifted to all the recipients to buy Ramakrishna-Vivekananda literature of their choice.

Sri Feroze Saith, (MLA, Belgaum North), under whose constituency the Ashrama is located, was much impressed by the Scholarship programme & promised to donate Rs. 50,000/- from his personal account to the Ashrama for this purpose. Similarly the other two legislatures from Belgaum, Sri Sanjay Patil & Sri Abhay Patil also assured to extend all possible help, monetary or otherwise, to the Ashrama.

In all, scholarships worth Rs. 5 lakhs & sponsorships worth Rs 2 lakhs have been distributed to 218 college students & 170 school students respectively, from all over Karnataka.

More than 500 people attended the function. All were served with cooked prasada after the programme.

Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama is the only Branch centre of the world wide Ramakrishna Math & Mission in the region of North Karnataka. This Ashrama since its inception in the year 2000, at the very place where Swami Vivekananda, as an itinerant monk, had stayed for 9 days (Oct 13-21, 1892) during his Bharat Parikrama, has been serving the society in various ways through its multifarious spiritual, religious & cultural activities.

Slowly & steadily the Ashrama has been expanding its services, which are being extended to the people of North Karnataka & there was a pressing need for proper infrastructure to conduct these activities. As such this new project comes as a welcome addition to the Ashrama & will go a long way in helping Ashrama serve the society.

It is estimated to cost Rs. 1.15 crores to construct this auditorium.We appeal to individuals & institutions to come forward to help generously in order to complete this project.

The donations may be sent by Cheque or D.D. favouring “Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama” to the following address:

“RAMAKRISHNA MISSION ASHRAMA

FORT, BELGAUM 590 016

KARNATAKA, INDIA

PH: 0831-2430789”

All donations are exempted from IT u/s 80G.

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]]> http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/foundation-laying-ceremony-for-the-sabhangana-annual-scholarships-distribution-function/801/feed/ http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/foundation-laying-ceremony-for-the-sabhangana-annual-scholarships-distribution-function/801/ Japa Yajna Aug (27th - 31st) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rkmissionashrama_events/~3/SgX6zF-z6HQ/ http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/japa-yajna-aug-27th-31st/800/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2008 06:21:25 +0000 rkmissionashrama http://rkmissionashrama.org/?p=800 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Japa Yajna Aug (27th - 31st)", url: "http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/japa-yajna-aug-27th-31st/800/" });]]> To accommodate ever growing demand from the devotees a special 5th camp of Japa Yajna was held from August 27th - 31st. In this camp more than 40 devotees from Bangalore participated. Usually one camp per month is held but due to overwhelming demand from the devotees this 2nd camp in the month of August was organised. All the devotees expressed their joy for being given a chance to attend Japa Yajna programme. For the dates of upcoming Japa Yajna camps kindly see page end:

Some of the remarks  from the devotees:

1. The word ‘constantly’ & ‘incessantly’ are used often in connection with spiritual life. We have heard & known only the word-meaninig. But through this Yajna we have been given an opportunity to practice ‘constantly’.

About the ‘Dhuni’ - we had read & thought of it & had our own ideas of this programme. But we can’t forget those thrilling moments during dhuni meditation. As Sri Ramakrishna says "Just by saying ‘intoxication’ nothing happens, only those alone who experience that intoxication can understand it truly". - Devotees from Ramakrishna Vivekananda Kendra, Yelahanka, Bangalore

2. I started doing Japa mechanically to begin with, I was filled with doubts whether I would be able to complete 1 lakh Japa within 5 days. But as I proceeded I began to feel that we have great strength, like Lord Hanuman, & we did not knew of it because nobody told us about it. I thank Swamiji for having shown us that capacity in us. I began to have taste for God’s name.

More such Japa Yajna camps should go on. We sincerely pray at the feet of Sri Ramakrishna that like Belur Math this Ashrama also become a great spiritual centre & more & more devotees be benefited thus.- Smt. S Geeta, Bangalore

3. I feel sad that on 5th day this camp is coming to an end. Through the grace of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother & Swamiji may we come back again to participate.

Though we have opportunities to practice at home, it does not happen like the Japa sadhana done here in the Ashrama.- Smt Cheluvamba, Bangalore

4. I have participated in many satsangas & devotees convention , but have not had such experience anywhere. Here we are immersed in the bliss of Sri Ramakrishna. The waverings of mind is reduced. - R N Sarojamma, Bangalore

5. For those who desire the bliss of God, this Japa Yajna camp was a very good chance. The arrangements made to take care of the participants of the camp were extremely good. - Smt. K Srilakshmi Venkatesh

6. This Japa Yajna is an excellent and wonderful program. This program is an effort to draw our attention to our attention to our Ishta Devata by performing 1 lakh japa. This camp is a guidance to the initiated devotees to perform sadhana & to progress towards our goal. - Smt Rajkamala Prakash

Upcoming Japa Yajna camps

Japa Yajna 6

September      17th – 21st Devotees from Bangalore.

Japa Yajna 7

November       12th – 16th Devotees from Chennai

Japa Yajna 8

December        3rd-7th Devotees from Ahmednagar, Bangalore, etc.

Japa Yajna 9

January, 09      7th – 11th Devotees who have already participated.

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]]> http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/japa-yajna-aug-27th-31st/800/feed/ http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/japa-yajna-aug-27th-31st/800/ Sri Ganesha Hubba, 2008 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rkmissionashrama_events/~3/_zjAgHa-hXI/ http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/sri-ganesha-hubba-2008/799/#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:49:01 +0000 rkmissionashrama http://rkmissionashrama.org/?p=799 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Sri Ganesha Hubba, 2008", url: "http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/sri-ganesha-hubba-2008/799/" });]]> Sri Ganesha festival was observed in Ashrama for 3 days from 3rd - 5th September. The image of Lord Ganesha was installed & worshipped ceremoniously during the festival.  There were chantings & bhajans both in morning & evening for these 3 days & also an immersion ceremony on the last evening. Many devotees participated whole heartedly for these programmes. Some of the photographs of the event are given below.

The daily programme was as follows

September 3rd to 5th – Sri Ganesha Utsava

10:30 am - Special Puja to Sri Ganesha

11:00 am to 12:00 pm - Vedic Chanting, Stotras and Bhajans

6:00 pm - Vedic Chanting & Ashtottara Archana

6:30 pm - Arati to Sri Ramakrishna & Sri Ganesha

7:05 pm - Bhajans, Stotras and Namavali

7:45 pm - Prasada

Immersion ceremony On  Friday 5th September 2008, at 8:00 pm

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]]> http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/sri-ganesha-hubba-2008/799/feed/ http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/sri-ganesha-hubba-2008/799/ Japa Yajna (Aug 6th-10th) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rkmissionashrama_events/~3/oAuXl1wyYB4/ http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/japa-yajna-aug-6th-10th/798/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:46:10 +0000 rkmissionashrama http://rkmissionashrama.org/?p=798 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Japa Yajna (Aug 6th-10th)", url: "http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/japa-yajna-aug-6th-10th/798/" });]]> A Report

Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Belgaum organized the 4th camp of ‘One Lakh Japa Yajna’ from 6th-10th of August, 08. In this 4th camp more than 70 devotees participated in which around 36 were from Hyderabad-Secunderabad & rest were from Bangalore, Chennai & Mumbai. All arrangements for food & accommodation for the outstation devotees were provided.

In this 4th batch also there was chanting from the 12th chapter of ‘Srimad Bhagavat Gita’ before the noon & night prasada & also there was Sri Saradanaam Sankirtana performed by a group of devotees as well as Dhuni (sacred fire) during which there were singing of Bhajans, reading from ‘The Eternal Companion’ which was followed with Japam & dhyana.

All the devotees completed One lakh Japa within 5 days.

‘Some remarks from the participants’

1. “After returning to my home I am going to enjoy the bliss in my solitude, wherever I live & wherever I go the nama Japa will always go on.”- K Saraswathi, Chennai

2. “I was able to do I lakh Japa in 5 days. It has given me confidence to perform more Japa & meditation in a day.”- N Radha Krishna, Hyderabad

3. “I have never done Japam so consistently & joyfully, which I did here. Japa Yajna is has been the most experienced and joyful sadhana ever done.”- Rajesh dave, Mumbai

4. “I think no one will ever say herafter that there is no time for doing Japam. Thank you very much for initiating us in right path.” Smt. Usha Ganesan, Chennai

5. “I have realised the importance of continuous Japa, which leads to a further step in the spiritual life.”- M Madhava Reddy, Hyderabad

6. “Japa Yajna was so helpful to me in understanding what Sri Ramakrishna means by “solitude” in the Gospel. I do not remember anytime in my life I have practiced Japa & meditation for so long”- Sri Nitin Muthane, Belgaum

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]]> http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/japa-yajna-aug-6th-10th/798/feed/ http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/japa-yajna-aug-6th-10th/798/ Viveka Vahini http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rkmissionashrama_events/~3/vQpEer2xm6A/ http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/viveka-vahini/797/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:37:08 +0000 rkmissionashrama http://rkmissionashrama.org/?p=797 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Viveka Vahini", url: "http://rkmissionashrama.org/posts/viveka-vahini/797/" });]]> Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Belgaum conducted a 6 day programme from July 29th – Aug 3rd named ‘VIVEKA VAHINI’. This programme was planned in order to spread the Value education.the programme consisted of Vedic chanting, Bhajans, lectures, classes, audio-video presentations, sales & free distribution of selected books.

A team of 7 monastics & 3 volunteers from the Ashrama headed by Swami Raghaveshanandaji Maharaj visited different schools & colleges in rural areas in the districts of Belgaum, Bagalkote & Raichur. The following was the programmed schedule in brief.

Day 1- July 29th, 08

1st programme: was held at Shri Annadaneshwara Swatantra pre-university college, Munavalli, Tq. Savadatti, Dist. Belgaum. 240 students from PUC I & II years (Arts & commerce) participated. Free books on teachings of Swami Vivekananda & were distributed to the participants.

2nd programme: was held at Dr. Govindrao Vamanarao Nayik Swatantra PU college, Munavalli, Tq. Savadatti, Dist. Belgaum. In this 230 students from PUC I & II year (arts & commerce) participated. All participants were also given a free book on teachings of Swami Vivekananda & a photo of Swami Vivekananda.

3rd programme: was conducted at Shri Kumareshwara high School, Munavalli. More than 200 students attended this session.

4th programme: at Govt. High School, Munavalli. 250 students participated & were benifitted.

5th programme: was held in evening for the benefit of general public at Panchalingeshwara Kalyan Mantapa, Munavalli. More than 200 people attended the Bhajans & speeches.

Day-2. July 30th, 08

Different sessions at Sports school, Chandargi for English & Kannada medium students from 6th – Puc 1st Yr students. In all 900 students attended these sessions.

In the evening a public programme ( Satsanga) was organised by Swami Vivekananda Seva Kendra, Lokapur, Tq. Mudhol, Dist: Bagalkote. 150 people attended the programme.

Day 3. July 31st, 08

Programmes were held at 3 different schools & colleges in Jamkhandi Tq, Dist. Bagalkote. More than 2,000 students attended these programmes.

In the evening a public programme was organised at Ganpati Temple, in which 200 people participated.

Day 4, 5 & 6. Aug 1, 2 & 3

In all 5 sessions were held at the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Lingasagur, dt. Raichur, for all the students of this residential school. Also a Q & A session was held for PUC students & a special programme was conducted for the staff & teachers of the School.

Apart from the Navodaya school, 4 programmes were conducted at different school & colleges in Lingasagur Tq. In which 800 students participated.

In the evening of 3rd Aug, a special satsanga was conducted at Shri Raghavendra Swami Matha for general public. Around 70 people participated in this programme.

In all more than 5,200 students were reached & an effort was made to inculcate in them higher values for self development & formation of strong character, so that they can grow into a useful member of the society.

Free books & cards were distributed & for students interested in reading more literature, facility of a mobile book stall was provided at all the places where the programmes were conducted. In all the response was overwhelming & the student community showed much enthusiasm & genuine interest in the books on & by Swami Vivkekananda. The ideals & ideas of Swami Vivekananda was received with much keenness by the students as was understandable by the demand of more such classes by the students community.

The Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Belgaum is committed to take the life giving message of Swami Vivekananda by visiting as many schools & colleges as possible , specially in the rural areas.

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