Shraddha – Seminar on Values for Post-Graduate Students

Mangalore Ramakrishna Math had organized Shraddha – Seminar on Values for Post Graduate Students on the 11th September 2014.

The day’s programme commenced with the invocation of Vedic hymns.

Sri Nalin Kumar Kateel, MP, Mangalore and Dr N Vinay Hegde, Chancellor, Nitte University, Mangalore inaugurated the Seminar- Shraddha. Dr N Vinay Hegde said “Self confidence is the most needed thing in the life. You can achieve even impossible goal if you have confidence.” in his Inaugural address.

Swami Jitakamanandaji, Adhyaksha, Ramakrishna Math, Mangalore in his Keynote address reminded the students that they have the responsibility of building their character.

Swami Sarvapriyanandaji interacted with the students on ‘Self-Management: Modern Positive Psychology and Ancient Wisdom’. Swami Mangalanathanandaji spoke on ‘Shraddha: Key to Success’ and Prof Raghothama Rao discussed the topic, ‘Communication Skills’.

Smt Sujatha P V compered the seminar.

Around 550 students participated in the seminar. Complementary books were distributed at the end of the programme along with customized pens, notepads, certificates etc. All the delegates were served lunch, snacks and tea.

Guests in the Activities Photo and News Paper Report Gallery

Vedamantra Chanting by the Brahmacharins of the Math

Welcoming Sri Nalin Kumar Kateel, Hon’ble MP, Mangalore

Dr N Vinay Hegde, Chancellor, Nitte University, Mangalore inaugurating the seminar

Inaugural Address by Dr N Vinay Hegde, Chancellor, Nitte University, Mangalore

550 Young and Enthusiastic Post Graduate Students listening attentively to the addresses

Honoring the Guests with Mementos

Delegates at the entrance of Swami Vivekananda Auditorium

Swami Sarvapriyanandaji, Acharya, Probationers’ Training Centre, Belur Math, Howrah interacting with the audience

Swami Mangalanathanandaji, Ramakrishna Math, Bangalore speaking to the delegates

Discussion by Prof Raghothama Rao, Director, Human Networking Academy, Bangalore

Capt Ganesh Karnik, Hon’ble MLC, Govt of Karnataka speaking in the concluding ceremony

Complimentary Books were distributed to the delegates

Medha – Workshop on Value Education for B.Ed. Students

The Workshop started with Vedic chanting, followed by the Keynote address of Swami Jitakamanandaji, Adhyaksha, Ramakrishna Math, Mangalore on the 10th September 2014.

Chairman and Managing Director of KIOCL, Bangalore, Sri Malay Chatterjee inaugurated the programme. In the inaugural address he pointed out that the present education system lacks the spiritual touch of the knowledge of the Rishis. Hence Education needs Value inculcation to protect family system, society and our country.

Swami Muktidanandaji, Trustee Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission and Adhyaksha, Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore distributed the scholarships to the needy on behalf of Mangalore Ashrama. He said, “Personality should be divinity centered, not self centered, and education should kindle the Medha in the pupil.”

Dr K Devraj, Director, SDM Management Studies and Research Institute, Mangalore also spoke on the occasion.

Swami Sarvapriyanandaji interacted with the students on ‘Self-Control and Concentration: Two powerful ideas from Swami Vivekananda’s Philosophy of Education’. Sri Suresh Kulkarni spoke on ‘Effective Teaching Skill’ and Prof Raghothama Rao discussed the topic,  ‘Presentation Skills’.

Sri Santosh Alva compered during the programme.

Around 500 B.Ed. students took part in the whole day workshop. All the delegates were distributed snacks, lunch, customized notepads, pens, complimentary booklets and certificates.

 

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Keynote Address by Swami Jitakamanandaji, Adhyaksha, Ramakrishna Math, Mangalore

Inauguration by Sri Malay Chatterjee, MD, KIOCL, Bangalore

Dr K Devraj, Director, SDM Management Studies Institute, Mangalore lighting the lamp

Inaugural Address by Sri Malay Chatterjee, MD, KIOCL, Bangalore

500 B.Ed. Sudents with rapt attention attending the Workshop

Scholarship Distribution by Swami Muktidanandaji, Trustee Ramakrishna Mission and Adhyaksha, Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore

Guest Address by Swami Muktidanandaji, Trustee Ramakrishna Mission and Adhyaksha, Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore

Guest Address by Dr K Devraj, Director, SDM Management Studies Institute, Mangalore

Honoring Sri Malay Chatterjee with memento

Honoring Dr K Devraj, Director, SDM Management Studies Institute, Mangalore with Memento

Swami Sarvapriyanandaji, Acharya, Probationers’ Training Centre, Belur Math, Howrah interacting with the audience

Swami Sarvapriyanandaji, Acharya, Probationers’ Training Centre, Belur Math, Howrah interacting with the audience

Sri Suresh Kulkarni, Educationist, Dharwad questioning the audience

ri Suresh Kulkarni, Educationist, Dharwad Speaking to the audience

Delicious Lunch waiting for the delegates

Delegates enjoying Lunch

Delegates watching News Paper Reports of Programmes conducted by the Math

Prajna – Value Orientation Programme for College Lecturers

Higher Education and Tourism Minister Deshpande inaugurated ‘Prajna’ a value orientation programme for lecturers on 9th September 2014 at Swami Vivekananda Auditorium, Ramakrishna Math, Mangalore

Minister for Higher Education and Tourism R V Deshpande expressed concern over deteriorating values and morals in the society and urged the teachers to take a lead in building student assets for the country to become super power in 2020.

Speaking at the inauguration of ‘Prajna’— value orientation programme for college lecturers, organised by the Ramakrishna Mutt here on Tuesday, he said that the country has made progress in the field of science and technology. Unfortunately, deteriorating values have resulted in increase in immoral activities and suicides in the society.

Thoughts, aspirations, expectations and vision of Swamy Vivekananda are relevant even to this day. Values must be taught for children from higher primary level. No religion teaches hatred for mankind. There is a need to enrich our past, culture and values. In the past, there was a bond between the teacher and student. Today, the relation between a teacher and a student has become commercial, which is a bad trend, he said. When competitions are severe and quality is order of the day, teachers have to prepare youth to compete in the world market through values. There is a need to build a vibrant, strong India with culture and integrity, the Minister added.

 In his key-note address, Ramakrishna Mutt and Mission (Mysore) Trustee Muktidanandaji said that teachers represent internal knowledge army of a country. They dispel darkness in the minds of the people. Education enables us to bring out perfection in mind, body and soul.  A teacher is a harbinger of knowledge revolution and infuses right knowledge to students. Teachers personality and aura will definitely influence the students. A teacher has to be a leader for character transformation, he said. The seer said that teachers are repository of all the culture of the society. Transmission of culture takes place through education.

Mangalore University Vice Chancellor Prof K Byrappa said that teachers write future of the country. The country had a glorious past with Nalanda and Takshashila universities imparting knowledge to the students from across the world through art of living. “In this globalised society, we prepare students with job oriented programmes. A teacher should incorporate five D’s with devotion in profession, dedication, discipline, direction and determination to become a role model to the students and society. In this era of technology, role of a teacher is challenging. The teachers should play a role of a facilitator to inspire and motivate students and incorporate values in them to become good citizens.”

Ramakrishna Mutt (Belur) seer Swami Sarvapriyanandaji delivered a talk on ‘Spritualising life and work,’ Aerospace engineer Dr S Vishwanath on ‘An effective student is a successful teacher’ and Prof K Raghothama Rao on ‘Personal excellence.’ Ramakrishna Mutt (Mangalore) President Jitakamanandaji was present.

Smt Sujatha P V compered the programme.

Around 450 college lecturers participated in the day long programme. All the delegates were served lunch, snacks and tea. They were given complimentary booklets, customized pens, notepads and certificates.

Programme in Photos:

Swagatham – Welcome arch at the entrance of the campus

Stage Set for Prajna

Dignitaries walking towards auditorium

Ashrama Programmes’ Invitations Exhibition

Digniteries visiting Invitations Exhibition Corridor

Dignitaries visiting Activities Photos Exhibition Corridor

Dignitaries visiting News Paper Report Exhibition Corridor

Prajna Formally Begins with the Vedic Chanting

Compeering by Smt Sujatha P V

Welcome by Swami Jitakamanandaji, Adhyaksha, Ramakrishna Math, Mangalore

Welcoming Sri R V Deshpande, Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education, Govt of Karnataka

Welcoming Dr S Vishwantath, Rtd Aeronatics Engineer, NAL, Bangalore

Welcoming Prof Raghothama Rao, Director, Human Networking Academy, Bangalore

Keynote Address by Swami Muktidanandaji, Trustee Ramakrishna Mission and Adhyaksha, Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore

Keynote Address by Swami Muktidanandaji, Trustee Ramakrishna Mission and Adhyaksha, Ramakrishna Ashrama, Mysore

Inauguration by Sri R V Deshpande, Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education, Govt of Karnataka

Inaugural Address by Sri R V Deshpande, Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education, Govt of Karnataka

College Lecturers attending the Programme

Guest Address by Prof K Byrappa, Vice-Chancellor, Mangalore University

Cultural Heritage of India – an 8 volume compendium on Indian Culture and Philosophy is being handed over to the Mangalore University

Honoring the guests with mementos

Vote of thanks by Prof Radhakrishna

Swami Sarvapriyanandaji, Acharya, Probationers’ Training Centre, Belur Math, Howrah interacting with the audience

College Lecturers listening with rapt attention to Sri S Vishwanath, Rtd Aeronatical Engineer, Bangalore

Discussion by Prof Raghothama Rao, Director, Human Networking Academy, Bangalore

Practical demonstrations by Prof Raghothama Rao, Director, Human Networking Academy, Bangalore

Complimentary Books were distributed to the delegates

 

Prajna, Medha, Shraddha – Value Education Programmes

We are organising Value Education Programmes on 9th, 10th and 11th September for College Lecturers, B.Ed. Students and Post-Graduate Students.

We cordially invite all.

Please find the invitation attached.

Admission is only through prior registration.

Prajna – Value Orientation Programme for College Lecturers on 9th September 2014

Medha – Workshop on Value Education for B.Ed. Students on 10th September 2014

Shraddha – Seminar on Values for Post-Graduate Students on 11th September 2014