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Government working to fulfil Swami Vivekananda’s visions: Modi

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Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that the government is working to fulfil the visions of Swami Vivekananda.
Speaking at the 125th anniversary of the Sri Ramakrishna Math at the Vivekananda House here, Modi said “Swami Vivekananda’s vision was to have faith in ourselves and our governance philosophy is inspired by Swamiji”.
Swami Vivekananda had said that the society progresses whenever privileges are broken and equality is ensured, and the same vision is there in all the flagship programmes of the government, the Prime Minister said.

“Earlier, even basic facilities were treated like privileges and many people were denied the fruit of progress. Only a small group was allowed access to it. However, the situation has changed, for instance the Mudra Yojana that is celebrating its eighth anniversary on Saturday,” he said.
According to the Prime Minister, Tamil Nadu is a leader in Mudra Yojana with nearly 38 crore collateral free loans given to small entrepreneurs.
Similarly, electricity, toilets, houses, cooking gas and other facilities are being made available to all, Modi said.
Citing many experts saying this is India’s century, Modi said the country now engages with the world from the position of confidence and with mutual respect.
On women’s empowerment, Modi said India believes in women-led development.

Swami Vivekananda believed that sports and fitness are important for a person’s character development and in India, Yoga and Fit India have become mass movements, he said.
On the education side, Modi said the New Education Policy brought in by the government has ushered in new reforms.
“If 140 crore Indians focus on the five ideas – goal of a developed India, removing any traces of colonial mindset, celebrating heritage, strengthening unity and focusing on our duties – there will be an inclusive India by 2047,” Modi said.
The Prime Minister also said the Ramakrishna Math has played an important role in his life and he respects the institution deeply.
Quoting Tamil Saint Thiruvalluvar’s Thirukural, Modi said that in this world and in the world of Gods, there is nothing like kindness and the Ramakrishna Math embodies that and is serving Tamil Nadu in the fields of education, healthcare, and rural development, among others.
Modi also said that he loves the vibe of Chennai, Tamil language and culture.
While the Math came to Chennai later, what came first was the impact of Tamil Nadu on Swami Vivekananda as while meditating on the famous rock in Kanyakumari, he had discovered the purpose of his life, Modi said.
“After Vivekananda’s visit to the western countries, he first set foot on the holy sand of Tamil Nadu. Though he hailed from Bengal, he was welcomed in Tamil Nadu like a hero which in turn signifies that India is one,” the Prime Minister said.
When Swamiji came to Chennai, 17 victory arches were erected and for a week the life in the city came to a standstill and it was like a festival, Modi said.
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi and other dignitaries took part in the event.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 8, 2023
UP Minister calls Swami Prasad Maurya ‘Ravan’ over remark on Hindu epic

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Budaun: Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Minister Gulab Devi on Thursday compared Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya, who demanded a ban on a portion of Shri Ramcharitmanas, to ‘Ravan’.
The minister made the remark in a press conference here during her visit to the centres for the UP Board Examination.
“Even Ravan did not believe in Ramcharitmanas,” she said.
“But Ravan had Ram in his heart. He went to heaven but what was his condition before that? Ramcharitmanas is a scripture full of qualities of humanity. It is a question of our faith,” the minister said.
“There is an emptiness in the hearts of those who do not believe this. They are criticising Manas to make their politics shine,” she said.
Maurya, a Legislative Council member, had in a statement last month demanded a ban on a couplet from Shri Ramcharitmanas, terming it derogatory towards Dalits and women.
On the Kanpur Dehat incident where a woman and her daughter immolated themselves during an anti-encroachment drive, the minister said, “it was heart-wrenching.”
“There should be no politics on this. One should sympathise with the survivors of the victim’s family. The government should compensate them. Action is being taken against the culprits,” she said.

On the UP board exams, she said anyone found involved in cheating will be booked under the National Security Act.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

February 16, 2023
Swami Prasad Maurya, Mahant Raju Das come to blows at TV conclave

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Lucknow: Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya and Mahant Raju Das of Hanuman Garhi in Ayodhya came to blows in the lobby of a five-star hotel here on Wednesday.
The two were there to attend a news conclave organised by a TV channel during which they got into a heated argument which turned physical. The security personnel rushed in to separate the two.
Das had recently announced a reward of Maurya’s head after the latter made some objectionable remarks on Ramcharitmanas.
The Mahant later claimed that he was attacked by the SP leader’s supporters and said that he would lodge a complaint against Maurya.
Maurya was not available for comment.
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February 15, 2023
Event commemorating Swami Vivekananda’s public lecture in Hyderabad held

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Hyderabad: An event commemorating the historic public lecture of Swami Vivekananda at Mahbub College here on February 13, 1893 was held on Monday.
The lecture was prior to Swami Vivekananda’s visit to the United States where he attended the Parliament of Religions.
Speaking on the occasion, Swami Bodhamayananda, Adhyaksha of Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad recalled that the public meeting at Mahbub College was attended by about 1,000 people, including intellectuals, youth and Europeans.
Swami Vivekananda, who spoke on the topic ‘My Mission to the West’, had left the audience spellbound with his speech, he added.
Swami Sithikanthananda, Director, Vivekananda Institute of Languages, P.L. Srinivas, President, Mahbub College, college officials and volunteers attended the event.
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February 13, 2023