Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama, Muzaffarpur commemorated the 133rd Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s historic participation in the World’s Parliament of Religions, Chicago, on 11 September 2026, under the theme “Universal Religion of Swami Vivekananda for a Better Society.”
The programme was held in two parts. The first part commenced at 11:00 am and concluded at 1:00 pm. Prof. Godabarisha Mishra, Professor and Dean, School of Buddhist Studies and Comparative Religions, Nalanda International University, and Prof. H. N. Pandey, Retired Head, University Department of Philosophy, B. R. Ambedkar Bihar University, delivered talks on the theme. Around 60 teachers, 25 students, and 40 guests were present. All participants were served lunch at the Ashrama following the first part of the programme.
The second part commenced at 1:30 pm with the inauguration by the Hon’ble Governor of Bihar, Lt. General (Retd.) Sayeed Ata Husnain, who lit the ceremonial lamp. Shanti Mantra was chanted in the prayer hall by monastic members and members of the Vivekananda Study Circle.
Swami Bhavatmananda welcomed the Hon’ble Governor and the dignitaries and introduced the subject of the day. The dignitaries felicitated on the occasion included Justice Sandeep Kumar, Patna High Court; Prof. Dinesh Chandra Rai, Vice-Chancellor, B. R. Ambedkar Bihar University; Prof. Godabarisha Mishra; Sri Girivar Singh Dayal, Commissioner, Tirhut Commissionery; and Sri Deepak Kumar Singh, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary to the Hon’ble Governor.
The Vice-Chancellor and Justice Sandeep Kumar briefly addressed the gathering. The Hon’ble Governor then addressed the audience, sharing his views on Swami Vivekananda and his ideal of universal religion for creating a better society. Justice Sandeep Kumar presented a short paper on the significance of the occasion and the services rendered by Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama, Muzaffarpur. Prof. Godabarisha Mishra delivered a talk on the theme and also circulated his paper among the dignitaries on the dais. The programme concluded at approximately 3:00 pm, following which the Hon’ble Governor and the dignitaries were received at the Vivekananda Study Circle Library. The Governor’s party departed the Ashrama at approximately 3:40 pm.
