Date: 19th June 2010
Dear Friend,
Sub: 150th Birth Anniversary Celebration of Swami Vivekananda – Books Subsidy Scheme - Request for donation
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Born in Calcutta on January 12, 1863, Swami Vivekananda was the chief disciple of Sri Ramakrishna. He was a marvellous blend of all excellences. Eager to know if God is true and perceptible, he was guided to Sri Ramakrishna who assured him from his personal realization that God is the only Reality and can be communed with. Questioning the Master at every step and accepting nothing without rigorous proof, he was able to be in tune with the Infinite. After the Master's passing away he took upon himself the great mission of propagating the truth of oneness, the universality of being, the harmony of religions, and the glory of the Atman. He put India on the spiritual map of the world by his famous addresses at the Parliment of Religions held in Chicago in 1893.
He made Vedanta popular in the West, and in India he established the twin organizations, the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission, in 1897, to train those who had renounced the world in search of God and to integrate the activities of individuals who chose to serve fellow men and women unselfishly. His brilliant speeches and writings constitute a rich legacy for all who care for the higher values of life.
Swami Vivekananda visited Madras in February 1897 and stayed at Vivekanandar Illam on Kamarajar Salai for 9 days from 6th to 14th after his triumphant return from the West. At the request of devotees of Chennai he sent Swami Ramakrishnananda, one of his brother disciples, to start the Chennai Mylapore Math in the year 1897. Initially the Math functioned at Vivekanandar Illam for 9 years before shifiting to the present site at Mylapore.
The 150th Birth Anniversary of this great soul will be celebrated in a befitting manner. The Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, has planned to celebrate this historic occasion through several schemes, one of which is the Books subsidy scheme.
Under this scheme, it is proposed to print several million copies of the books depicting the life and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda in Tamil and English. We propose to make available the important titles of Swami Vivekananda at half the original price, without compromising the quality, so that they will reach the all the sections of our society.
We request you to donate liberally and to be a partner in the noble cause of spreading the eternal values of Swami Vivekananda. Donations can be made in favor of Ramakrishna Math Publications, Chennai. Donors contributing the entire amount for a title as given below will have their names printed in all subsidized copies of that title.
Donations are exempt from Income Tax under Section 80G of the Indian Income Tax Act.
May the blessings of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna ever be with you and yours in your earnest prayer to HIM.
Yours in the Service of the Humanity,
Swami Gautamananda,
For Donation towards Books Subsidy Scheme Please click here
Swami Vivekananda 150th Jayanthi Celebration, Subsidised Price Books List (50% Discount):
| Sl No | ISBN | Title |
Language |
Sale Price | Copies to be Printed |
Subsidized price for 150th Swami Vivekananda Celebration (50%) |
Amount Needed |
| 1 | 364-9 | Swami Vivekananda: His Life and Legacy | English | 18.00 | 5000 | 9.00 | 45000 |
| 1 | 776-6 | Ilaya Bharatame Ezhugha | Tamil | 30.00 | 2000 | 15.00 | 30000 |
| 2 | 285-5 | Manam Or Attral Kalanjiyam | Tamil | 10.00 | 4000 | 5.00 | 20000 |
| 3 | 374-6 | Thondum Peranandamum | Tamil | 25.00 | 2000 | 12.50 | 25000 |
| 4 | 024-0 | Swami Vivekanandar Azhaikirar | Tamil | 10.00 | 12000 | 5.00 | 60000 |
| 5 | 464-3 | Indiya Penmanigal | Tamil | 20.00 | 4000 | 10.00 | 40000 |
| 6 | 899-1 |
Indiya Thayin Paniku Ilaijnargale Varuga |
Tamil | 40.00 | 2000 | 20.00 | 40000 |
| 7 | 174-3 | Namadu Thai Nadu | Tamil | 20.00 | 4000 | 10.00 | 40000 |
| 8 | 174-3 | Seyal Murai Vedantam | Tamil | 20.00 | 2000 | 10.00 | 20000 |
| 9 | 272-3 | Anmiga Sinthanaigal | Tamil | 40.00 | 2000 | 20.00 | 40000 |
| 10 | 309-6 |
Samudayatthil Podhuvudamai Kotpadu (SUB) |
Tamil | 25.00 | 2000 | 12.50 | 25000 |
| 11 | 583-6 | Aanmika Vazhvu | Tamil | 8.00 | 2000 | 4.00 | 8000 |
| 12 | 439-7 | Kizhakum Merkum | Tamil | 25.00 | 2000 | 12.50 | 25000 |
| 13 | 144-1 | Veera Ilainjarukku | Tamil | 10.00 | 9000 | 5.00 | 45000 |
| 14 | 823-1 | Chicago Chorpozhivugal | Tamil | 10.00 | 7000 | 5.00 | 35000 |
| 15 | 120-4 | Pudhiya Indiyavai Padaippom | Tamil | 20.00 | 3000 | 10.00 | 30000 |
| 16 | 548-8 | Ellavatrilum Iraivanai Kananl | Tamil | 8.00 | 2000 | 4.00 | 8000 |
| 17 | 143-8 | Kalviyee Vazhi | Tamil | 35.00 | 3000 | 17.50 | 52500 |
| 18 | 785-5 | Raja Yogam | Tamil | 45 | 2000 | 22.50 | 45000 |
| 19 | 072-0 | Varumaiyilirundhu Valamaikku | Tamil | 25.00 | 2000 | 12.50 | 25000 |
| 20 | 797-9 | Siruvargalukkana Swami Vivekanandar | Tamil | 40 | 2000 | 20.00 | 40000 |
| 21 | 750-2 | Colombo mudal Almora varai | Tamil | 76.00 | 3000 | 38.00 | 114000 |
| 22 | 748-0 | Enadhu Sindhanaigal | Tamil | 60.00 | 2000 | 30.00 | 60000 |
| 23 | 821-5 | Kadithangal | Tamil | 75.00 | 2000 | 37.50 | 75000 |
| 24 | 311-8 | Gitai Sollum Padai | Tamil | 15.00 | 2000 | 7.50 | 15000 |
| 25 | 169-7 | Nallozhukkam En? | Tamil | 25.00 | 4000 | 12.50 | 50000 |
| 26 | 027-5 | Vivekanandar Vazhvil | Tamil | 60.00 | 2000 | 30.00 | 60000 |
| 27 | 220-0 | Vivekanandar Virivana Vazhkai Varalaru | Tamil | 220.00 | 2000 | 110.00 | 220000 |
| 28 | 068-0 | Vivekanandarin Arivuraigal | Tamil | 15.00 | 7000 | 7.50 | 52500 |
