Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Guwahati organised a series of programmes on 12th January 2024, to observe the 40th National Youth Day celebration. The details of which are given as follows:
Yoga
As part of the event, a demonstration of Yoga was organised in the early hours of the day attended by about 45 members comprising youths, young children and adults. The Yoga session was led by Sri Subhabrata Mukherjee, a masterful Yoga teacher along with his co-workers benefiting the participants and making the session a success.
Guided Meditation
Soon after the completion of the yoga session, a guided meditation session was organised. Swami Ajatananda conducted the Meditation session, guiding the participating youths through a half an hour of mindful meditation, benefiting the participants immensely.
Public Meeting
The meeting started with the Vedic Chanting by the Monks of the Ashrama followed by the felicitation of honourable guests of the meeting by the members of the Youth Cell of Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Guwahati.
The opening song of the program was sung by the inmates of the Students’ Home, followed by the welcome address by Swami Atmashuddhananda ji Maharaj, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Guwahati.
Thereafter, Guest Speaker — Sri Sushanta Sarker, who is a designated social worker and writer gave his enlightening speech, followed by Swadesh Mantra Path by Sri Arghadeep Nandi, who is a member of the Youth Cell of the Ashrama.
A speech on the Educational Philosophy of Swami Vivekananda was then articulated by another member of the Youth Cell, Sri Trinangkur Dev, followed by an powerful inspiring speech by Swami Vikramananda ji Maharaj on Swamiji.
A motivational speech in the light of Swami Vivekananda was delivered by another guest speaker, Sri Sandipon Purkayastha.
The Public Meeting ended with the vote of thanks given by Br. Devichaitanya followed by a closing song by Sarada Sangeet Vidyalaya students which marked the end of the programme.
Garlanding of Memorial
As a part of the National Youth Day Celebration the Youth Cell Members, volunteers of the Ashrama accompanied by Br. Devichaitanya garlanded and offered floral tributes in the Swamiji’s Burst at Kamakhya Peeth.
