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My child, what I
want is muscles of iron and nerves of steel, inside which
dwells a mind of the same material as that of which the thunderbolt
is made. |
| - Swami Vivekananda |
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The Vivekananda Balak Sangha aims mainly
to carry to the children of the society the life-giving and
eternal values as taught and reflected in the life of Sri
Ramakrishna, Ma Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda, who were
the embodiments of the Great Values of India.
Swami Vivekananda wanted character-building education to be
brought to every door of the country, especially to the remote
rural areas that have been neglected for centuries. The present
scenario of the society also depicts that it is the urgent
need of the hour.
Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama, Rajkot started the Vivekananda Balak
Sangha under its Rural Development Project keeping this Ideal
in view.
The children are encouraged to imbibe thoughts that would
enable them to develop their self–esteem, love their
country, be respectful citizens and adore the great culture
of India. The emphasis is laid to develop their overall personality. |
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The project is carried out through the
private centers run by the devotees of Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama,
Rajkot under the supervision and guidance of monks of the
Ashrama. At present, the Balak Sangha runs in 3 places, namely
Bhuj (Dist; Kutch), Adipur (Dist: Kutch), Upleta (Dist: Porbandar).
Each batch of the students of the Balak Sangha consists of
about 50 students. The course is of 12 weeks. Boys and girls
of the age group of 7 to 14 years are admitted in the courses.
Classes are held in the premises of the private centers on
Sundays from 10 to 12 noon. The children are taught Vedic
Chanting, Devotional Songs, Yogasanas, Creative Games, Painting,
Value- based stories and life and teachings of great personalities.
The children are also taken for an industrial visit to make
them familiar with the recent developments and usages of science
and technology. A token admission fee of Rs.50/- only is taken
from the students.
The dedicated local devotees and volunteers of the Ramakrishna
Ashrama who are very well acquainted with the eternal values
of the Sri Ramakrishna Bhavadhara (the ideology as taught
by Sri Ramakrishna-Holy Mother-Swamiji) take the responsibility
of conducting the programmes of the Balak Sangha.
Very positive and encouraging feedback has been received from
the parents, schools and others. The children also eagerly
look forward to the weekends to attend the classes of the
Balak Sangha. Requests keep on pouring to enlarge the size
and scope of the activities of the Balak Sangha. |
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