Tag: Swami Vivekananda
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City Puja set to celebrate platinum jubilee
The Lodi Road Sarbojanin Puja Samity is all set to organise its platinum jubilee from 4 to 8 October.
October 3, 2019 -
Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and religious life in modern Bengal
Sri Ramakrishna’s appeal as a religious figure is well-known to any Bengali Hindu. Sahapedia attempts to highlight what explains this popularity and the enduring appeal of his words.
August 24, 2019 -
‘BJP is demeaning Bengal’: Poets, artists rally against ‘Modi-Shah tyranny’
Poets Kabir Suman, Subodh Sarkar, Joy Goswami, artist Subhaprasanna Bhattacharjee and thespian Shaoli Mitra among others raise voice against BJP government at the Centre
May 15, 2019 -
English sections and education
Teachers are not always to blame for the sorry state of school education.
March 11, 2019 -
Seeking India’s spiritual destiny
Tagore’s support for Subhas during this critical phase of national politics strengthened his zeal for gaining freedom for the country.
January 24, 2019 -
A musical tribute
A day-long music concert organised by Ramakrishna Mission celebrated the 157th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda as part of their annual event.
January 17, 2019 -
Swami Vivekananda and his mission to the West
Swamiji upheld the teachings of the eight-fold noble path of Buddha, who he said had brought about social reformation in terms of the caste system and rituals which had brought about the decline of spirituality in Hinduism.
January 16, 2019 -
President, PM Modi, Mamata pay tributes on Swami Vivekananda’s 156th birth anniversary
President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee were among those who paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda on the 156th birth anniversary of India’s greatest spiritual leader.
January 12, 2019 -
On Being Unimportant~I
We should not feel depressed or down in the dumps during such occasional periods of lull or so-called unimportance. These are, actually, God's way of making us stronger to face bigger challenges of life. In fact, every position or situation is nothing but a facilitating stage for learning the right lessons for improving one's Karma for one's upward spiritual evolution. After all, the greatest of celebrities, the most famous or the most powerful movers and shakers of the world are also soon forgotten.
December 23, 2018 -
JRD: A capitalist who practised socialism
Its not just about setting a business. It takes a vision for the future. Thats what JRD Tata is known for. On his death anniversary, Suchayan Mandal explores his relevance.
December 20, 2018 -
Swamiji’s correspondence~II
Swami Vivekananda compares ‘truth to a corrosive substance of infinite power‘ which ‘burns its way in wherever it falls‘. He says, ‘Fear is the greatest sin my religion teaches. Sister, the way is long, the time is short, evening is approaching. I have to go home soon. I have no time to give my manners a finish.‘ A believer in Christian Science, Mary had no difficulty to perpetuate a free and facile communication with Vivekananda ~ a protagonist of the Vedanta ~ and prolifically so. Gems of wisdom are studded all over the letters of Swami Vivekananda to her.
December 15, 2018 -
Swamiji’s correspondence~I
Swami Vivekananda's letters to Mary Hale were full of hard facts of life, and their insightful implications are stirring and stimulating. On 17 September 1896, he analysed human nature to her and indicated the category to which she belonged. He ultimately arrived at a point to show also where he himself stood. He wrote: ‘You, Mary, are like a mettlesome Arab ~ grand, splendid. You will make a splendid queen ~ physically, mentally. You will shine alongside of a dashing, bold, adventurous, heroic husband, but, my dear sister, you will make one of the worst of wives‘.
December 14, 2018 -
Protection of rights and protector’s rights
In order to ensure that Rule of Law triumphs, it is essential that basic human rights are respected, says Biswajit Chakraborty.
December 13, 2018 -
RK Mission marks 125th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s Chicago address with inter-faith meet
Former President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the Interfaith meet
September 12, 2018 -
Looking back for answers
It's a tragic irony of history that the people of Sylhet and other parts of East Bengal who moved to Assam after 1947 are now required to prove their identity as Indians in independent India.
August 27, 2018 -
Belligerence to Harmony
They were radically different. Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose was a staunch Brahmo and Swami Vivekananda a devout Hindu. Their coming together was in itself a paradox, indeed a transition from belligerence to harmony. Their contribution to their respective philosophies was original. Vivekananda’s image worship and Guru worship were repugnant to Bose, and the latter was …
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August 7, 2018 -
Development of Self
Many of us are very discontented and disgruntled, whining about everyone and everything around us. Incapable of exploring their own immanent potential and savouring the splendour of life, they are busy cribbing about anything and everything. Such people don’t spare even the Almighty, cursing Him for all the mess in their personal and public life. …
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August 2, 2018