Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakum Assam Prant Mananeeya Eknathji Janma Shati Parva Dharma: The Soul of India ‘Swami Vivekananda realized on the Rock at Kanyakumari that ‘our Dharma is not the cause of our downfall but our Understanding of Dharma has got narrowed down and thats the reason of degeneration. ‘What is Dharma? What is considered as Dharma today? Who is considered as, Dharmik? The one who goes to temples, does elaborate poojas, wears Rudraksha, does vrata, fast etc goes for Katha-kirtan etc. If thatis Dharma, then we see that Dharmik awakenings increasing. But do we see the symptoms of itn society? We see more degradation, corruption, loss of character, lack of fellow feeling, It means the Dharma is wrongly understood. If people are Dharmik in society then the symptoms to be seen in society would be fellow feeling, upright character, discipline, Integrity etc. ‘So what is Dharma? First let us see what is the Truth of existence? Expression of Oneness. Everything is interconnected, interrelated and interdependent. The extended form of man is, family, society, nation and whole creation, Man is integral part of family, society, nation and whole creation. Dharma is that behavior, actions which connect us, nurtures our connections With, fulfills our duties towards our extended forms like family, society, nation and whole creation. Aspects of Dharma Samanya Dharma — What I do not like others doing to me - | should not be doing it to others. Because others are the extended form of own self. So | do not hurt, cheat, betray others Vishesh Dharma - When my duty to my two forms clash, then sacrificing the interest ofthe smaller identity for the good of the bigger identity is Vishesh Dharma. if personal interest clash with the interest of the family, then personal interests are sacrificed for the good of the family If interest of the family clash with the Interest of the society, then we have to sacrifice the interest of the family Dharma is not in dogmas — like do this and do not do that. Example of Rama and Bharat. Rama follows his parents and called {as Dharmatma, Bharat does not obey his parents and still called as Dharmatma. So Dharma involves sacrifice and the Hitam or well-being of the bigger identity, bigger collective. ‘So what | am doing whether itis Dharma or not can be tested ‘on two touch-stones. Is there sacrifice, selflessness involved and Is tin the interest of the bigger identities? Manav Dharma ‘Swami Vivekananda: The truth does not pay homage to society Society has to pay homage to the truth or perish. Oneness is the truth of the existence so the interconnectedness is the truth of the existence. Excessive individualism (not caring about nurturing, of our contacts with the bigger forms) can lead to destruction. If human behavior goes against Dharma, then destruction is sure. Practice of Dharma is required for the protection of mankind. Science is also telling the same thing. Dharma is not related to sects or the formand name of God that we pray. Dharma is eternal as It is based on the eternal truth of existence of interconnectedness and interdependence. Hindu people understood it, nurtured it, practiced it so much so that it became synonymous with Hindu Dharma, Like for example— Photocopying, ‘machine as Xerox machine, any iron cupboard as Godre| cupboard. Constraints in practice of Dharma Dharma got translated as religion so lot of confusion. Secular got translated as Dharma Nirapeksha ~ Nothing to do with Dharma. Secularism actually was the European concept. In European Context -Two institutions - government and Church fighting for power ultimately came to compromise formula that religious functions would be taken care of by Church and secular functions would be taken care of by government (whether of Monarchial or democratic). This compromise formula was called as secularism. Even today certain Churches of some specific denominations ate allowed to function in the followers of other Churches in Europe Yato Dharma Tato Jaya Wherever the smaller identity is ready to sacrifice for the good of the higher identity, there the victory is sure. Examples are Mahabharat, Ramayana, Shivaji etc. The Need of the Hour We should inculeate the vision of oneness in our children. The excellence should be manifested in our life. Importance to practice ‘of Dharma is for sustainable development of the self and the Samashtl ‘Swami Vivekananda told Dharma is the life center of Bharat — igof Oneness, sensitivity, readiness to sacrifice, selflessness then India can ‘emerge as the Guru of the world, IfDharma is there in our life means if there isfeelActivities at Kamrup Vibhag (Kamrup Rural and Kamrup Metro) Personality Development Camp at Guwahati ‘Guwahati Mahanagar has organized five nonresidential Personality Development Camps of two days at Panbazar {total participants 60), Borthakurmil (total participants 53), Chandmari (total participants 43), ‘Ambikagirinagar (total participants 22) and Noonmati total participants 155). Participants practiced Suryanamaskar, creativity sessions, games, ‘songs, aagya in the camp. They were told inspiring stories from life of Swami Vivekananda and Sister Nivedita, Residential Personality Development Camp was held from 23rd to 26th July, 2025 at Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture, Uzanbazar, Guwahati. Total participant was 34 In dinacharya there were Yogabhyas, Geetapath, Creativity sessions, Sramsanskar, Boudhk Sessions, Manthan. ‘The sessions were Personality Development by Sr Prabal Das Associate Director VKIC, GuruSishya Parampara by Or. Niranjan Kalita Head, Dept of Assamese, 58. Deorah Collage, Inspiring stores by Dr. Indra Bardoloi Former Principal Handique Girls College and Smt. NayaniKalta Business ‘Woman and Nagar Pramuth, Kamakhya Nagar. Creativity session on Mathematics Facts by Or. Gynanjyoti Sarma Vice Principal RG. Baruah College, Guwahati and Saha Nagar Pramukh, Kamakhya Nagar and creativity on Drama by Si Bipul Borah Oficer, Indian Railways were there in shir Vimarsh at Guwahati \imarsha was held on 24th May 2025 at Vivekananda Kendra Prant Karyalaya Panbarar, Guwahati. Speaker was Smt. Maheshwata Acharya Former Head, Dept. of Assamese Hanclique Girls’ College. She spoke on the topic ‘indian Womanhood with special reference to Mula Gabharu! The social and political scenarlo of Assam atthe time of Mula Gabharu and Her role to strengthen Assam was core of the lecture. Total attendance was 30, Among the dignitaries Dr Indira Bardolol Ex rincipal Handique Girls’ College, Smt. Rupalee alta Pramukh Asomiya Prakashan ‘ibhag, Si Dipankar Mohanta EC member VKIC, Sti Pravijt Dabhotkar Joint General Secretary Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari were present. Gurupurnima Baithak GGurupurnima (Chaumasie baithak was organized at Prant Karyalaya, Panbazar, Guwahati on 2nd August 2015, Total 30 daitwaban karyakartas ‘were present from four Nagars of Kamrup Vibhag. In the reporting session, Karyakartas reported about activities in the last four months in respective nagars. In the planning session, participants to be sent to Kenyakumari in Sarthak Yuva Samartha Bharat Mahashibir, Partons, regularity of Kendra Varga, new yoga satra were discussed and targets finalized. The baithak conckaded with margdarshan from ei Partha Pratim Mallick, Saha Vavastha Pramukh, VK Assam Prant, followed by bhojan. Kendra Varga (On 23rd August 2015, Kenda Varga started at Kamakhya Nagar. Sri H Hanumanthrao all india Treasurer, VK Kanyakumari, Sri Pravinji Dabholkar Joint General Secretary VK lananeeya Eknathji Janma Shai November 2014- November 201: Kanyakumari were present in the same. Total 17 Karyakartas including Kamakhya Nagar Samiti, Nagar Pramukhs of other three Nagars of Kamrup and. daitwaban Karyakartas ofthe Vibhag were present. Sei Hanumanthraoii guided on Kendra Varga and how to start the arya of a new Nagar. Prarthans, Geet, Game, interaction were part of the agenda. After this blessed start, weakly Kendra Varga will continue In Kamakhya Nagar. Yoga Satra ‘8.10 days Yoga satra was conducted in Kalapahar area of Kamakhya nagar, Guwahat! at Bharat Sevasram Sangha Karyalaya, from L1th August ‘to 20th August 2015. Total participants was 15. The organizing team consisted of four kayakartas in the headship of Sri Alay Agarwal, Yoga \Varga Pramukh, Kamrup Vibhag. The satra is followed by regular yoga vores. Independence Day 68th Independence Day is celebrated with enthusiasm in three premises of Vivekananda Kendra at Gusvahatl The numberof participants ‘was 62 in VKIC, Uzanbazar; 70 in Prant Karyalaya, Panbazar and 70 in “Ambikagirinagar. In Panbazar a plantation programme was organized as a part of Independence Day celebration Barak Vibhag (Cachar, Karimganj and Hailakandi District) Vivekananda Pragya Pratiyogita Vivekananda Kendra Barak Vibhag has organized Vivekananda Pragya Pratiyogita in Netaji Vidya Bhawan Girls’ High Schoo, Silchar on Gth June 2035. For class VI and Vl drawing competition and Vill and Ix quiz competition on Swami Vivekananda’ life and message and Bharateeya Sanskrit was organized. Total participant was 141. The event ‘was coordinated by Kum Kathamrita Bhattacharjee, Yuva Pramukh Barak Vibhag, Sei Biswajit Dey VKV Ramnagar and Five Yuva Seva Karyakartas of Barak Vibhag. Former and present Teachers’ Meet at VKV Ramnagar, Silchar (On the occasion of Mananeeya Eknathji Janma Shatl Parva, three \vivekananda Kendra Vidyalayas of Barak Vibhag namely VKV Ramnagar, Silchar, VEV Borojalenga and VKV Badarpur organized a former and present teachers’ meet for the teachers’ of VKV'! of Barak Vibhag on 23rd August 2025 at VKV, Ramnagar, Silchar ‘total of 58 former and present teachers attended the meet, out of which 28 were sisters and 30 were brothers The program comprised of sharing experiences by the participating teachers, group discussion on ‘Strengthening ourselves through coxganizational activities of Vivekananda Kendra’, sessions on ‘Service to humanity isthe highest form of worship’ and ‘Strengthening individual, society and Nation’, reporting of MEISP activities and film on ‘Vivekananda Rock Memorial ‘riPannalal Bakshi, Vibhag Sanchala, Barak Vibhag was present with other Adihikaries of the vibhag, Guru Purnima Baithak Barak Vibhag, Assam Prant Guru Purnima (chaumasik) baithak was held on 2nd August 2015, in VRV Ramnagar with 44 karyakartas from althree alstrcts of the Vibhag. Srl PL, Bakshi Barak Vibhag sanchalak, ‘Vivekananda Kendra Assam Prant and Or. Sanjeev Bhattacharjee, Register ‘Assam University Silehar, addressed karyakartas in the samapan sata, Besides reporting and planning of activities, discussion on ‘Seva and Dharma’ were important features ofthe baithak Personality Development Camp, Silchar (On continuation of Vivekananda Pragya Pratiyogita held on 6th June 2015 in Netaji Vidya Bhawan Git High Schoo}, where 113 students had participated in art and quiz competition, an one day Personality Development Camp and prize distribution ceremony was organized by Vivekananda Kendra Barak Vibhag on 29th August 2015. Total 117, students had participated and 20 teachers and 8 karyakartas were present, Respected Pannalal Baksi, Barak vibhag sanchalak delivered speech on Yuva seva and personality development. He said that students, should take the example of wamiji and Eknathj and inspire themseives 10-do good work for them and society as wel. ri Niharendu Dhar Barak ‘ibhag Pramukh delivered speech on activities of Kendra in Barak Vibhag, ‘and also inspired all to participate in this holy work of Vivekananda Kendra. The students also participated in the Yoga session, group discussion and games conducted by karyakartas. Gurubhumi Vibhag (Sonitpur, Nogaon and Morigaon District) Yuva Sammelan at Tezpur ‘A Yuva Sammelan was organised for college students in Vivekananda Kendra, Tezpur inthe month of luly, 2015. The programme was conducted fom 10am to 2pm. Tota participants was 30, Gurupurnima at Tezpur ‘Gurupunima utsav was celebrated at Vivekananda Kendra branch Tezpur with 27 attendance. Ot. RN. Paul, Vibhag Sanchalak delivered a talk on {the importance of Gurupurnima, Soumarbhumi Vibhag (Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Sivasagar District) Vimarsha at Tinsukia Tinsukia branch of Vivekananda Kenda has organized a special session of Vimarsh on August 17,2015 whichwasaltendedby 99 persons {rom diferent walks of if. The topic of Vimarsha was “Service to humanity Is Worship to divinity” delivered by SH, Hanumanthrag, Al India Treasurer, Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Vivekananda Kener, Kanyakumar.n is enlightening and thought provoking speech he said that the whole universe fs not ereated by Gol but fs the expression of God! So whatever is here, Ie God nti gh, service not something {that is rendered out of pity and compassion but iis our duty. He highlighted the fac that Spittuality fin service to humanity. The rel case of our essatsaction is because we don't bother about the God in Man and don’t perceive Man as God, He emphatlzed on three dlmension of service Vie Service and worship, Serieas worship, Service Is worship “That sevice f best whieh f rendered without any thought of self or wish for return ‘The speech was well accepted and followed by a lively question \Vimarsha at Dibrugarh ‘Vivekananda Kendra, branch Dibrugarh organized Vimarsha on 14th June 2025 on the topic "Relevance of Vivekananda's Philosophy in the Present World". The speaker was Rupali Majumdar, HOD, Department Of Philosophy, M.0.K.. College, Dibrugarh. Total Attendance was 33, ‘On 49th lly 2015 another Vimarsha was organized on “Indian Values ‘And Swami Vivekananda’, delivered by Dr. Shekahar Purakayastha, Department of Bengal, M.0.K.6.College, Dibrugarh. Total Attendance was 36 ‘Shrimanta Shankardev Pragya Pratiyogita, Dibrugarh Vivekananda Kendra, Dibrugarh branch organized Shrimanta ‘Shankardev Pragya Pratiyogita in the month of May and June 2015 at 28, schools with 520 registered and SOS appeared candidates. The competition was conducted in six centers in and around Dibrugarh Medical Camp in Tinsukia Vivekananda Kendra, Tinsukia branch organized one multi- speciality medical camp in Rajgath Ali Tea Estate of Tinsukia district of ‘Assam on 16th August. A team of four doctors and paramedical staff rendeced their service tothe tea tribes of the area and nearby villages. Total 541 patients were examined in the day long camp and free madicines were distributed accordingly. Before the camp an awareness meeting was also conducted, mainly on nutritional deficiencies. Dr. 5.0. Singh, 2 physiotherapist from Tinsukia delivered a lecture on calcium and vitamin deficiency. & tak was delivered on lodine Deficiency also. Dr. Prema from Mumbal also talked with the female patients and guided ‘them on Anemia and other health issues, The local unit of All Adivasi Student Union volunteered the team, Guru Purnima Celebration at Sivasagar With the other parts of the country, the Guru Purnima was also celebrated at Sivasagar, Soumarbhumi Vibhag, Assam prant at the ‘Amolapatty Naamghar at 6 pm on 31st July. The one hour programme started with shanti path followed by bhajans rendered beautifully by the karyakartas. Dr Protim Sharma, Nagar Pramukh of VK Sivasagé elaborated on the significance of the day. Another karyakarta, Sri Rupam Becbarah delivered a speech on the importance of ‘OM, the eternal {gurufor the Vivekananda Kendra as well as ofthe world, and the benefits of chanting the ‘OM’. Dr Prakash Kotoky, the Vibhag Sanchalak of ‘Soumarohumi Vibhag, apprised the audience of the afferent activities, of Vivekananda Kendra and urged upon them to contribute towards the ‘man Making, Nation Building’ project ofthe VK with their tan, man and ddhan. There were about 70 people gathered forthe occasion. PO ae fy ATeachers! Orientation Camp at VKV (NEC) Baragolai The Teachers’ Orientation Camp was organised by Vivekananda Kendra Shiksha Prasar Vibhag (VKSPV) from 14” to 17 August 2035 at \VKV (NEC) Baragolai forthe senior teachers and Principals or Viee Prin cials of Vivekananda Kendea Vidyalayas of Assam and Nagaland. 85 par ticipated in the camp, of which the objective was "Consolidation and Strengthening” of academic activities ‘The camp was inaugurated on 14 August at 4:30 pm in the gracious presence of Or. Debasish Sarkar, GM, NEC, CiL, Margherita and Sri H. Hanumanthrao , Jeevanbrati Karyakarta and All India Treasurer of Vivekananda Kendra and Sushri Reboti Dev, Joint Secretary, VKSPV. ‘The sessions for language group were conducted by Sri Sawpon DDowerah, 2 retired Academic Director ofSEBA on 15 and SiR. R. Prasad, Principal, Guru Teg Bahadur Academy on 6th. The sessions forthe So- cial Science were conducted by Sri Kuldip Mazumder, Se. Lecturer, DIET, NNalbar, whereas the Mathematics and Science group were conducted by Sti Vivek Ponkshe, an eminent resource person from Jnana Prabodhini Pune, Maharashtra, ‘Apart from the above a few common lectures were held. They were: 41 Modern Approach to Learning: Constructivism. 2- Developing Lear: Ing Skis of Children. 3- Motivating Slow Learners -by Sri Vivek Ponkshe. 4-Mananeeya Eknathj’s Vision for VKVs and our Mission. -Teacher's Attitude: Professional Ethics & Professionalism. 6-Dealing withthe Chal lenges in Teacher's Profession ~by Sri H. Hanumanthrao. 7-Improving, Communication Sils of Teachers by Smt. Sarita Dasgupta. 8- MEISP: A Iullestone for Vivekananda Kendra by Srl Pravin Dabholka. Besides the technical sessions Pratahsmaran, Pranayam, Yogabhyas, Geet Abhyas,Krida Yoga, Bhajan Sandhya and Prerana Se Punarutthan were part ofthe camp. The Valedictory Programme was graced by Sri Dimbeswar Kakoti, GM, Assam Petrochemicals Ltd., Namrup as Chief Guest along with Sri Vivek Ponkshe and Sri H. Hanumanthrao. Hanumanthj highlighted the Importance of love and forgiveness’ in teacher's profession in the same. Activities at Devobhumi Vibhag (Jorhat and Golaghat District) Eye camp at Golaghat Padmashree Dr. Robin Banerjee Trust, Vivekananda Kendra along with Jorhat Lions Eye Hospital and Nature Loving Youth Brigade had ‘organised a Free Eye Screening Camp on 6th August 2015 on the occasion ‘of Uncle Robin's (Pacimashree Dr. Robin Banerjee) Death Anniversary at Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalays, Golaghat. ‘The team of Jorhat Lions Eye Hospital check a total of 92 patients among which 15 were diagnosed as cataract patients. Out of these 15 patients, 11 were sent on that very day for free operation to Jorhat Lions Eye Hospital and others were kept in observation jananeeya Eknathji Janma Shati P: November 2014- November 201 Activities at Devibhumi Vibhag (Darrang and Nalbari District) Guru Purnima Utsav ‘Guru purnima utsav was celebrated on 31st July 2015 by Vivekananda Kendra branch Mangado! withthe presence of 25 karyakartas, Gurupurnima Baithak Gurupurnima (Chaumasik) baithak of Devibhumi Vibhag was ‘organized. in VKV Nalbari on 26th August 2035. Total 52 karyakartas were present in the baithak from Darrang and Nalbar including teachers ‘of VKV Nalbari ri Shankar Lal Chakraborty, Vavastha Pramukh VK Assam rant and Sri Partha Pratim Malick, Saha Vavastha Pramukh Assam Prant attended the baithak. The concluding remark was given by Sri Shankar {al Chakraborty. Activi s at Swarnabhumi Vibhag (North Lakhimpur and Dhemaj Vimarsh at hema Vimarsh washed 3t Dhemaon 28th August 2015 in Marwar Yuva ‘Mancha, Topi was Seva and SiH. Hanuranthvaoi, linda Treasurer, are deere cee erat teeter Service to Manis service to God was te core of the deliberation, The programme was coorinaed by Sri Umesh Khandela Nagar Pamuk, Vi Dhomali and purpose was narrated by Si Lalshi Narayan Goswami Prindpa, VRV Ohemal. 55 auiences had attended and nse in he Gurpurnima Bathak Swarnabhuri Vibhag Gurupurnima Baithak was organized in Lakeimpure The bathak was attended by a6 karyakartas(Chimen Chap 1, Dhamma 3, Bordon, Boginadi 6, Bhupur 3, Azad 2 and Lakbimpur 28), The summing up of Swodhyya on Dharma was conducted by Dr. Mukul Rajwangsh, Nagar Sanchalk Laipepar, The nolan season tas conducted by Kum. Meera Kulkarni PrantSangathak Ass Prat The concluding remark was given by Se Dipak Harari, Saha Nagar Sanchaok taktipmpur Your contribution matters We appeal to all to join this effort by contributing your time, energy and money so that together we realize the vision of Swami Vivekananda, “One vision | see clear as life before me: that the ancient Mother has awakened ‘once more, siting on Her throne rejuvenated, more glori- us than ever. Prociaim Hero allthe world with the voice of peace and benediction.” The contributions are eligible for Income Tax exemption under Section 80 G, Contact: Vivekananda Kenclra Kanyakumari Assam Prant Karyalaya S.C. Goswami Road, Panbazar, Guwahati-t Mobile : 94353 94151 E-mail assam@vkendra.org