I envy your wonderful experiences in India.
When I visited the subcontinent in 1967-8,
I was unfortunately unaware of Vedanta.
To see Swamiji's Spirit in Action, with your own
eyes is a true blessing.
Sri Sarada's Spirit has also travelled far and wide. Here is a brief article to share:
FIJI Schools remembers their patron saint, Sri Sarada Devi
(Monday, September 13, 2004)
STUDENTS from ten schools in the Western Division converged on Swami Vivekananda College yesterday to mark the birthday of one of its patron saints, the Holy Mother, Sri Sarada Devi.
Students took part in oratory contests and impromptu speech competitions focusing on moral values and a better way of life.
Sri Ramakrishna Mission president Swami Bhakti Nanda said the celebrations were the conclusion of year-long festivities to mark the 150th birthday of Sri Sarada Devi.
Swami Nanda said they brought the celebrations to the college because Sri Sarada was the wife of Swami Vivekananda's master, Sri Ramakrishna.
"It is an important occasion worldwide to mark the life of a great spiritual leader," he said.
"We decided to involve secondary school students because the teachings of the Holy Mother focused on moral values. This will raise awareness on the teachings of Sri Sarada in students."
Swami Nanda said it was an opportunity for students to learn more about the life of a great leader who preached the benefits of moral values to pave a better way of life.
He said being able to bring many students together to remember the life of the Holy Mother was part of the mission's goals to spread the teachings of the gurus of Swami Vivekananda.
He said even though the Holy Mother did not speak at length on education, her teachings always focused on the improvement of mankind through proper practices.
SVC principal Kumaran Subramani said the contests and competitions were part of the school's efforts in helping the Ministry of Education to develop a better behaviour among students.
