Skip to main content

Guru Purnima observed at Chinmaya Mission enthusiastically; Chinmaya Yuva Kendra reinstated

TMI Correspondent

Port Blair, July 02: Guru Purnima has significance in Indian history, Maharishi Ved Vyasa, the great figure from the mythological period who authored remarkable works such as the Brahma Sutra, Mahabharata, and the 18 Puranas, was born on the full moon day of Ashadha. On this day, not only the guru but also anyone elder to you in the family should be considered a guru. By receiving the blessings of a guru, one is believed to attain a good life and prosperity. This day is also auspicious for receiving deeksha from a guru. Accordingly, Guru Purnima is observed at Chinmaya Mission enthusiastically, after lighting the traditional lamp, children actively performed bhajans, keerthans and chanted mantras during the entire observance of auspicious Guru Purnima celebration and took the blessings of Guru.

Speaking on the occasion Swami Shuddananda Saraswati (Guruji at Chinmaya Mission) said, “Guru Purnima is on July 03, 2023, however, according to the suggestion of devotees (engagement in working hours / school hours tomorrow) as per their convenience and within the auspicious moments of Guru Purnima, is being observed today.

As everyone aware that the Chinmaya Mission is being working for the welfare of various age group people in the society since 1978 in A&N Islands viz Chinmaya Balvihar for children, Chinmaya Vaniprasth Sansthan for elders of 60+ yrs., Chinmaya Devi Vruth for women, and similarly it also has Chinmaya Yuva Kendra for youths which was earlier less active, but now would start functioning by reinstated team led by Mr. N. Muralikrishna as President (CYK) on this special occasion officially. Mr. N. Muralikrishna has also participated in a three-day National Campaign of Chinmaya Mission held at Pune last month.

The prime motto of this Chinmaya Yuva Kendra is to channelize the energy of youth in a proper direction to build the future of youth itself as well as our country and keep learning from the life of Lord Rama and Lord Krishna through Sanatan path.

Swamiji further urged an active participation of youths in this auspicious movement by Chinmaya Yuva Kendra in A&N Islands with initial works onto De-addiction, purification of Mind and propagation of Positive Literature which is the need of the hour in youths’ life today. Bless you all”, he added.

Shri Manohar Singh, President, Chinmaya Vaniprasth Sansthan said, “on this auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima I extend my warm wish to everyone, and I congratulate the reinstated team of Chinmaya Yuva Kendra which is going to work for the wellbeing of youths in the present era according to their understanding and coordination with young minds, suitably, wish you all the best”.

Ms. Komal Anand (Founder of ‘Pank’ an NGO) said, she has been attached with the Chinmaya Mission for the past several years and perceived the guidance from Guru in her every walk of life. She also highlighted the importance of Guru in everybody’s life.

Earlier, Mr. M. Murali, President (CYK) said, “everybody requires a Guru in their lives to guide properly for the betterment of society, for that we have to choose a deserving Guru to walk on life under his supervision, and we are here today to prepare ourselves for future journey with the blessings of Guruji in Chinmaya Mission”.

Shri Arun Shrivastav, Mentor, Chinmaya Yuva Kendra, Shri Raghu, Joint Secretary, Chinmaya Mission also present on the occasion. Altogether, more than one hundred devotees are participated the celebration and prashad (lunch) was also distributed among all.




Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Say Good Bye to Plastic Bags - “It is Better for your Generations”

TMI Bureau Port Blair, Oct 02: As part of National Campaign against the single-use plastic and on the occasion of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Over 25000 cloth bags (made by Skill Development Centre, DBRAIT) were distributed to general public for free by DBRAIT in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Oct 02, 2019. At different distribution points, people at large numbers collected the cloth bags in exchange of a polythene bag. Background: Less than 50 years ago plastic bags were a rarity in the world. In Andaman it's just a decade ago Polyethylene were came into use, but badly affected a lot. Before plastic bags, there was paper or cloth. Paper bags worked but they were not easy to carry and they weren't nearly as strong as plastic. The most important part is paper was more expensive to produce than plastic. The cost of disposal and clean up of plastic bags comes back to the tax payer, hazardously. However, polyethylene (the most common type of plast...
6 comments
Read more

Campaign for free access to Cellular Jail gains support, calls for National Pilgrimage Status

Sri Vijaya Puram, Sept 25: A campaign demanding greater respect for India's martyrs at the historic Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has gained momentum. The movement calls for the jail, a "National Memorial," to be declared a "National Pilgrimage Site." Activists are advocating for free entry to the light and sound show for island residents and a nominal fee of Rs.30 for outside tourists. The organizers argue that, just as the central and state governments provide free religious pilgrimages, similar provisions should be made for free visits to Cellular Jail, also known as "Kala Pani." Supporters emphasize the importance of including the jail's revolutionary history in school curricula. They believe that officially recognizing the site as a national pilgrimage location would be a fitting tribute to the martyrs and freedom fighters who were imprisoned there. The campaign coincides with the birth anniversary of revolutionary marty...
Post a Comment
Read more

Successful Surgery Gives New Life to 2.5-Year-Old Girl Born Without Properly Formed Food Pipe

Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct 30: A 2.5-year-old girl, born with a congenital condition where her esophagus (food pipe) was not properly formed, has successfully undergone a highly specialized surgery at ANIIMS (Andaman and Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences). Immediately after birth, a team of ANIIMS surgeons performed emergency surgery, placing a feeding tube in her abdomen through the stomach to ensure she could receive nutrition. For over two and a half years, the child was fed through this tube, enabling her to gain adequate weight in preparation for a reconstructive surgery to create a functioning food pipe. On September 25, 2024, a complex surgery was performed to create a new esophagus for the child. During the procedure: The artificial feeding tube was removed, and the opening in the stomach was closed; A tunnel was created in the chest, and the stomach was carefully separated from surrounding organs; Using the blood supply from key arteries, the stomach was elevated be...
Post a Comment
Read more