Let there be Auspiousness Everywhere!

INVITATION

 Yours in the service of the Lord,
Swami Gautamananda, President.

PROGRAM SCHDULE

22-2-2012 - WEDNESDAY - CONSECRATION DAY

5.00 a.m. - Mangala Arati, Chanting & Bhajans
6.00 a.m. - Temple Pradakshina
6.30 - 12.15 p.m.- Special Puja & Chandi Homa
12.30 p.m. - Prasad
1.15 p.m. - Universal Temple Kumbhabishekam – Video Show
2.00 p.m. - Sri Krishna Bhajan Mandali, Chennai.
3.30 p.m. - Reminiscences of Kumbhabishekam by Sadhus and Devotees
5.00 p.m. - Bhajans by students of Smt. Ramkuvar Devi Fomra, Vivekananda Vidyalaya, Chrompet, Chennai.
6.30 p.m. - Arati
7.00 - 8.30 p.m. - Music programme by Sri Sikkil C.Gurucharan, All India Musician

23-2-2012- THURSDAY - SRI RAMAKRISHNA JAYANTI - RESURGENCE DAY

5.00 a.m. - Arati, Chanting & Bhajans
6.00 a.m. - Temple Pradakshina
6.45 a.m. - Shenoy Recital by Sri Ramachandran & party
8.00 a.m. - Special puja & Bhajans
10.15 a.m. - Homa
12.00 noon - Special Arati
12.30 p.m. - Prasad
1.30 p.m. - Nama Sankirtan & Abhanga by Sri Vittal Bhajan Mandali, Chennai.
3.00 p.m. - Sri Ramakrishnarukku Aayiram Potrigal (Kumkuma Archana)
4.30 p.m. - Special Publications - Release by  
                  Srimat Swami Gautamanandaji Maharaj
                  First copy to be received by Sri B.A.Kodandaraman,
                  Chairman & Managing Director, Vivek & Co.
4.40 p.m. - PUBLIC MEETING

6.15 p.m. - Arati
7.00 p.m. - Special lectures by Swami Asutoshananda (Tamil) and Srimat Swami Gautamanandaji Maharaj

24-2-2012 - FRIDAY SARVA DHARMA SAMANVAYA DAY

5.00 a.m. - Mangala Arati & Chanting
5.30 a.m. - Bhajans, Temple Pradakshina & Namavali by Bhaktasvara Bhajan Mandali, Chennai
8.00 a.m. - Namavali & Bhajans by Swami Atmaghanananda
9.00 a.m. - Reading from of The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna
9.30 a.m - 12.30 p.m. - PARLIAMENT OF RELIGIONS
Buddhism   - Bhikku Rajan, Course Manager, Vipassana Meditaion Centre.
Islam           - Kavikko. Abdul Rahman
Sikhism       - Sri. Harbhans Singh Anand, Honorary General Secretary,
                      Shri Guru Nanak Satsangh Sabha, Chennai
Hinduism     - Swami Atmashraddhananda, Editor, The Vedanta Kesari.
Jainism         - Sri. Dulichand Jain, Chairman, Karuna International
Chiristianity - Dr.Sister Margaret Bastin,
                       Principal, Kalai Kaviri College of Fine Arts,Trichy
Pledge & Concluding speech - Srimat Swami Gautamanandaji Maharaj
12.30 p.m. - Prasad
1.15 p.m. - Holy mother's Visit to Bangalore - CD Show
1.45 p.m. - Bhajans by Students of Sri Sarada Vidyalaya, T.Nagar.
2.30 p.m. - Katha Kalakshepam - 'Nandanar Charitram' by Swami Harivratananda (Tamil)
4.15 p.m. - PUBLIC MEETING
                  Talk -'Spiritual Sadhanas according to Sri Ramakrishna' by
                  Swami Harshananda, President,Ramakrishna Math, Bengaluru.
                  Talk - 'Indraikku Sri Ramakrishnar' by
                  Hon. Justice V. Ramasubramanian, High Court, Chennai.
                  Sri.S.Manoharan, SM Silks, Kanchipuram.
6.30 p.m. - Arati
7.00 p.m. - SPECIAL DISCOURSE: 'Vedamurti Sri Ramakrishna' by Srimath Swami Omkaranandaji (Tamil), Theni.

25.2.2012 - SATURDAY SARVA SAMPRADAYA SAMANVAYA DAY

5.00 a.m. - Mangala Arati, Chanting & Bhajans
6.00 a.m. - Temple Pradakshina & Namavali by Swami Harivratananda
8.00 a.m. - ❖ Vedic Chanting at the Pandal by Challekere Brothers,
                       Bengaluru (Sri M.S.Srinivasan & Sri M.S. Venugopal)
                  ❖ Thevaram at the Temple by Sri P.Sargurunathan,
                       Odhuvar, Sri Kapaliswarar Temple
                  ❖ Divya Prabandha Parayanam at Swami Ramakrishnananda Hall

9.30 - 12.30 p.m - CONGREGATION OF MONKS - SADHU SAMMELANAM

BLESSINGS FROM

❖ Gurumaha Sannidhanam Sri-la-Sri Sivaprakasa Desika Paramacharya Swamigal, Thiruvavadurai Aadheenam.
❖ Munaivar Srimath Mouna Kumarasami Thambiran Swamigal, Kattalai Visaranai, Dharumapura Aadheenam.
❖ Sri-la-Sri Sathyagnana Mahadeva Desika Paramacharya Swamigal, Velakuruchi Aadheena Thirumadam, Thirupugalur.
❖ Sri-la-Sri Niramba Alagiya Desikaragiya Gnanaprakasa Desika Paramacharya Swamigal, Thulavur Aadheenam.
❖ Gurumaha Sannidhanam Sri-la-Sri Marudhavana Desika Swamigal, Nachiyarkoil Aadheenam, Nachiyarkoil.
❖ Perur Aadheenam Illayapattam Marudhachala Adigalaar, Thavaththiru Santhalinga Adigalar Thirumadam, Perur.
❖ Thavaththiru Kumaragurubara Swamigal, Siravai Aadheenam, Goumara Madalayam, Coimbatore.
❖ Gnanaguru Saakthasri Sivalingeshwara Swamigal, Kamatchipuri Aadheenam, Ondipudur, Coimbatore.
❖ Jagadguru Sri Jeyendra Saraswathi Swamigal, Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, Kanchipuram.
❖ Srimat Paramahamsa Kaliyan Ramanuja Jeer Swamigal, Vanamamalai Madam, Nanguneri.
❖ 45th Pattam Srilakshmi Nrusimha Divyapaduka Sevaka Srivansadakopa Sri Narayana Yatheendra Mahadesikan, Ahobhila Madam, Ahobhilam.
❖ Sri Appan Parakaala Ramanuja Embaar Jeer, Sri Appan Parakaala Ramanuja Embar Jeer Madam, Sriperumpudur.
❖ Poojya Swami Dayananda Saraswathi, Arsha Vidhya Gurukulam.
❖ Sri Swami Guruprakashanandaji, Divine Life Society, Rasipuram
❖ Arulthiru Ooran Adigalaar, Research Scholar of Sanmargham.
❖ Sri Swami Sivayoganandaji, Chinmaya Mission, Madurai.
❖ Sri Swami Ramakrishnananda Puri, Matha Amritanandamayi Math.

Presidential address: Srimat Swami Gautamanandaji Maharaj

12.30 p.m - Prasad
1.15 p.m. - Speech on Sri Ramakrishna by Child Prodigy Selvi Harini
2.00 p.m. - Bhajans by Sri Ramakrishna Sarada Samithi, Trichy.
2.45 p.m. - KAVIYARANGAM - Glory of Sri Ramakrishna
                  President: Dr.V.V.Subramaniam,
Former Principal, Vivekananda College, Chennai.
                  Dr. Tiruppur Krishnan, Sri Ramanan,
                  Dr. T.S.Prema, Sri. S.Satish kumar,
                  Sri. P.Veera Raghavan, Dr. Rammohan
4.15. p.m. - SPECIAL DISCOURSE : 'Sri Ramakrishna’s Guidelines for the welfare of women'
Inaugration - Sri Nalli Kuppuswamy Chettiar
                  Talk by Yatheeswari Krishnapriya Amba, Thiruvannamalai.
                  Talk by Smt. Vani Jayaram, Renowned Singer.
6.30 p.m. - Arati
7.00 p.m. - Musical discourse by Smt. Vishaka Hari, An exponent in Harikatha.
                  Subject : Self surrender according to Sri Ramakrishna

26-2-2012 - SUNDAY NARA NARAYANA SEVA DAY

5.00 a.m. - Mangala Arati & Chanting
5.30 a.m. - Temple Pradakshina & Namavali by Sri Ramakrishna Sarada Samithi, Trichy.
8.00 a.m. - Bhajans:Radhe Krishna Bhajan Mandali, Chennai
8.45 a.m - 'Why do I love Sri Ramakrishna?'
                  Children’s program by Balamandir Group.
10.00 a.m.- 12.30 p.m - YOUTH CONVENTION
                  Theme : 'As Long As I Live, So Long Do I learn'
                  Dr. Ambika Kameswar, Director, RASA.
                  Sri. Vijay Menon, Renowned International Trainer.
                  Swami Vidyanathananda, (Mahan Maharaj)
                  (Recipient of CSIR,Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award 2011, Fellow of Indian Academy of Sciences, (FIASc))
12.30 p.m. - SERVE GOD IN MAN - Honouring 175 poor people
                  Chief guest : Sri. V.K.Subburaj I.A.S.  Vice Chairman,
                                       Birla Planetarium, Science City.
2.00 p.m. - Prasad
3.00 p.m. - Drama by Students, Ramakrishna Mission Students' Home, Chennai-4.
4.15 p.m. to 6.15 p.m - SPECIAL DISCOURSES
Inauguration: Arutchelvar Sri. Pollachi N.Mahalingam, Chairman,
                       Sakthi Group of companies.
                  Talk : Sri. Pazha. Karuppaiah, M.L.A.,
                  Talk : Hon. Justice A.K.Ganguly, Supreme Court, New Delhi.
6.30 p.m. - Arati
7.00 p.m. - Special Discourse: 'Guruvum Thiruvum'
                   Solvendar Sri. Suki Sivam
8.30 p.m. - Vote of thanks by Swami Asutoshananda

Read the Invitation online:

As part of the 150th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Swami Vivekananda, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai has released a movie on Swam Vivekananda in DVD on Jan 12, 2012, observed officially as the 'National Youth Day' across India (that day is birthday of Swami Vivekananda as per English Calendar).

The Film is based on the autobiographical writings of Swami Vivekananda, the illustrious monk of India (19th century).

'Vivekananda by Vivekananda'' begins with the young Swami swimming across the turbulent Indian Ocean, climbing the rock in the middle of the Ocean to meditate. In solitude, he realizes life's mission – ‘upliftment’ of the masses of India. Thereupon, begins one of the most adventurous journeys in Indian history.

In 1893, to garner support for this mission, he decides to participate in the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago. His legendary speeches are among the many events of his life that the film tries to recreate in the first half. But success instead of giving him restful sleep makes him more motivated and determined to help his countrymen. On one such nights, troubled by the conditions of his fellow countrymen, Swamiji starts reminiscing about his childhood, his youth, poverty at home, his first meeting with his spiritual teacher and mystic Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa in Culcutta, his constant disagreements with his master, his master’s Maha samadhi, establishment of the Math (ashrama), his days as a wandering monk in India and finally journey to America …

Swami Vivekananda works tirelessly preaching in India on Vedanta, Indian culture and its priceless heritage and towards establishing the Ramakrishna Mission and empowering young men to carry forward the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna.

The Film is an attempt to recreate the life and times of one of the greatest visionaries in this world, through his own words.

DVD Details:

Duration: 125 Minutes
Publisher: Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai
Language: English (with English Subtitles)
Format: DVD - Video PAL
DVD PAL Format, is playable in Indian Subcontinent, most of the countries in Europe and Australia.

Click here to purchase the DVD online. Click here to purchase the Digital Download of the Movie.

Click here to watch the Movie Trailer.

Let there be Auspiousness Everywhere!

175^th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Sri Ramakrishna

February 22–26, 2012

Our heroes must be spiritual. Such a hero has been given to us in the person of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. If this nation wants to rise, take my word for it, it will have to rally enthusiastically round this name. … So now you should place him before everyone. … Propagate his character, his teachings. —Swami Vivekananda

Everyone who helps even a little towards spreading the wonderful, life-giving message of Sri Ramakrishna is blessed—for he or she is bringing peace without as well as within. While India seeks to become a world power, it is our pride that a unique personality was born in India 175 years ago, and it is our bounden duty to rally around him in order to rise, become successful, live in harmony and attain supreme peace.

Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, is a spiritual centre of distinction, having been blessed by the visit of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, the divine consort of Sri Ramakrishna. Swami Ramakrishnananda, one of the eminent spiritual luminaries and a direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, founded this Math. Several other distinguished direct disciples like Swamis Brahmananda, Premananda, Shivananda, Abhedananda and others have sanctified the Math by their visits. Furthermore, numerous renowned personalities from Chennai
in particular and Tamil Nadu in general have contributed to the eminence of the Math.

Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai, takes pride in celebrating the 175th Birth Anniversary of Sri Ramakrishna (2011-12) through various programmes. One such programme is the ‘Satsanga in every home’ through which spirituality is sought to be ushered into the homes of the
devotees through Satsangas held weekly/fortnightly/monthly.

The celebrations will culminate with spiritual and cultural programmes from 22nd to 26th February 2012 at the Chennai Math (detailed 5-day program list will be published on website soon).

The ardent desire of the devotees of Chennai to have a grand temple dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna was fulfilled with the consecration of a Universal Temple at the Chennai Math in February 2000. The culmination of the 175th Birth Anniversary celebrations of Sri Ramakrishna in February 2012 also coincides with the completion of 12 years since the consecration of the Universal Temple at Chennai Math.

The Universal Temple dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna and its surroundings need renovation and the 175th Birth Anniversary celebration is a fitting occasion to carry this out and re-dedicate it to Sri Ramakrishna in all its splendour and
glory in February 2012. The renovation work is going on in the Math from mid of year 2011.

Read the pamphlet online:

Release of

Digitised Archives of Brahmavadin CD

on

Sunday, 18 December 2011 at 4.30 p.m.

Venue: Vivekananda Centenary Hall,

Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, Chennai

All are cordially welcome!

The proposed CD will contain, for the first time, the entire collection of 19 volumes (1895 to1914) of Brahmavadin Magazine in a digitised format, with search facility indexed author-wise, title-wise, year-wise and by keywords, plus other features.

Let there be Auspiousness Everywhere!

Sri Ramakrishna's 175th Birth Anniversary Special Program

SATSANG IN EVERY HOME

 You may have been part of different groups like Farmers’ Association, Teachers’ Association etc. They are necessary for your professional or economic welfare.

 But, an Association of Holy known as Satsang is essential for one to grow in devotion, blossom with divine virtues and express oneself into the large macrocosm.

 In these days of consumer culture, people are subjected to delusions and depressions almost everyday. Homes devoid of peace and happiness may be attributed to individual, social or even financial causes. `Satsang in every home’ may be the panacea for these maladies. By practicing this, you can do miracles in your homes and society. Your home can be a pioneer for making the society healthy.

 No doubt, in this 175^th birth year of Sri Ramakrishna, His spiritual manifestation will be highly magnified. How to bring in this spirituality to your homes for the welfare of our home and Nation? Here are few suggestions:

 Weekend Satsang can be conducted either weekly / fortnightly / once in a month in your home. Invite your neighbours and others who wish to take part in this holy association.

Programme may be modified to suit convenience.

All the above are only simple guidelines. Befitting your devotion and opportunities, the programmes can be enhanced.

In this Holy year, we shall strive hard so that the Holy Trinity shower Their Blessings on one and all.

We earnestly pray to Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda for the success of your efforts.