ABVP Study Circle held at Ramakrishna Mission

Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov 12: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad Sri Vijaya Puram Unit of A&N Islands organized a study circle on 10.11.2024 at Ramakrishna Mission, Sri Vijaya Puram. The study circle brings together students from various colleges and ABVP karyakartas from the Mr. Vijayapuram region. This unique gathering was held in the presence of revered Chief Guest Swami Om kar atmanandan Maharaj, ABVP President Mr. Tejinder Singh, and ABVP Secretary Satyajit Halder, creating an atmosphere of unity and inspiration.
The program commenced with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony conducted by Swamiji Maharaj, symbolizing the dispelling of darkness and the awakening of knowledge. Following this, a floral tribute was offered to portraits of revered figures, setting a respectful tone for the event.
Mr. Tejinder Singh, ABVP President then extended a warm welcome to the gathering. His words emphasized the importance of collaborative learning and the role of students and young leaders in shaping a positive, knowledgeable society.
Swami Maharaj, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, Sri Vijayapuram then led a meditation session with all participants, fostering a sense of mindfulness and internal focus. This collective meditation encouraged participants to reflect deeply on the topics that would be discussed during the study circle.
The study circle, aptly named “Gyanam,” centered around a discourse by Maharaj on Swami Vivekananda’s transformative ideas on education. Maharaj discussed how Vivekananda’s vision emphasized character building, self-confidence, and moral values as the core of true education. He spoke passionately on how education should aim to empower individuals, equipping them to contribute positively to society.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Satyajit Halder, who expressed gratitude to Swami Maharaj and Dr Kandimuthu, ABVP pramukh whose inspiration led the study circle and ended with a meaningful and insightful experience. His closing remarks emphasized ABVP’s commitment to fostering educational dialogues that inspire and motivate young minds. The whole event was coordinated by Mr. Kunal Bain, Joint Secretary , ABVP, Sri Vijayapuram.