VSK TN
150th year Celebrations Committee of
Swami Vivekananda’ of Tamilnadu has organized a daylong seminar at ‘Infosys
Hall’, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Matriculation School, T Nagar, Chennai at 10.00
a.m. on 31.3.2013.
Swami Vivekananda’ of Tamilnadu has organized a daylong seminar at ‘Infosys
Hall’, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Matriculation School, T Nagar, Chennai at 10.00
a.m. on 31.3.2013.
Swami Vimurthananda Maharaj, RK Mutt
Shri G Rajagopalan
in his inaugural speech said, “History says that there were no other religions
present in our country before 3000 years.
Conversion was there before 2000 years within our culture – where Hindus
are converted to Saivism, Vaishnavism, Jainism and Buddhism. This has not disturbed the roots of our
culture and the people of our country had great tolerance towards other
religions. During British rule,
conversion was made compulsory, lot of temples were destroyed …
in his inaugural speech said, “History says that there were no other religions
present in our country before 3000 years.
Conversion was there before 2000 years within our culture – where Hindus
are converted to Saivism, Vaishnavism, Jainism and Buddhism. This has not disturbed the roots of our
culture and the people of our country had great tolerance towards other
religions. During British rule,
conversion was made compulsory, lot of temples were destroyed …
After Independence,
in spite of various obstacles and after being slavery also, it is glad to note
that our society has 80% Hindus. It is because of the faith in our religion and
culture. Our Constitution says that we have right to religion. Conversions are
made compulsory. Even after getting converted, we can see their certificates
read as ‘Hindu’…
in spite of various obstacles and after being slavery also, it is glad to note
that our society has 80% Hindus. It is because of the faith in our religion and
culture. Our Constitution says that we have right to religion. Conversions are
made compulsory. Even after getting converted, we can see their certificates
read as ‘Hindu’…
..Clause (3) of
the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) order 1950 makes it obligatory that a
member of scheduled caste as listed under Article 341 of the Constitution must
be a Hindu, Sikh or neo-Buddhist. This clause bars Muslim and Christian dalits
from sharing the benefits of reservation policy, both at the Central and state
levels….”
the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) order 1950 makes it obligatory that a
member of scheduled caste as listed under Article 341 of the Constitution must
be a Hindu, Sikh or neo-Buddhist. This clause bars Muslim and Christian dalits
from sharing the benefits of reservation policy, both at the Central and state
levels….”
Swami Vimurthananda
Maharaj, Editor, Sri Ramakrishna Vijayam, Ramakrishna Matt, Chennai in his
special address spoke on the dangers of conversion. He initially narrated a story on how
conversion is being done. Then he quoted various quoting of leaders across the
country.
When questioned on
conversion is not easy by a pastor, “We too know. But what to do? We are compelled to do so
because we have received money. So we
have to harvest the soul. Conversion is
sin. True conversion is that we
surrender to the Lord. It is not the conversion, it is the transformation we
need” said Hyderabad Arch Bishop Arullappa. Mahatma Gandhi as ‘Eyewash’, Dalai Lama as
‘Rubbish’, ‘The procedures of conversion seem to be that of the procedures of
Pentagon in America. It does not look like the work of religion. Mother of all
religious extremism is none other than conversion,’ says Bill Clinton.
conversion is not easy by a pastor, “We too know. But what to do? We are compelled to do so
because we have received money. So we
have to harvest the soul. Conversion is
sin. True conversion is that we
surrender to the Lord. It is not the conversion, it is the transformation we
need” said Hyderabad Arch Bishop Arullappa. Mahatma Gandhi as ‘Eyewash’, Dalai Lama as
‘Rubbish’, ‘The procedures of conversion seem to be that of the procedures of
Pentagon in America. It does not look like the work of religion. Mother of all
religious extremism is none other than conversion,’ says Bill Clinton.
Sri Aravindan Neelagandan and Dr. R.Srinivasan
Shri
Aravindan Neelagandan
(Journalist, Thinker & Author) & Dr. R.Srinivasan (Sastra
University, Thanjavur) presented his paper on ‘Swami
Vivekananda’s views on Religious Harmony’. Shri
Aravindan Neelagandan explained in detail on views of Swami Ji as ‘Conversion
is not religious harmony and how he condemned conversion’. Dr. R. Srinivasan
gave a speech quoting various experiences of Swami Ji towards religious
harmony.
Prof. P.Kanagasabapathy & Shri A Krishnamachari
Prof. P
Kanagasabapathy (Director, Centre
of Indian Economy & Culture Studies, Coimbatore) & Shri A
Krishnamachari (Editor, Panchajanyam magazine) presented their papers
on ‘Swami Vivekananda’s views on Religious
Conversion’.
Kanagasabapathy (Director, Centre
of Indian Economy & Culture Studies, Coimbatore) & Shri A
Krishnamachari (Editor, Panchajanyam magazine) presented their papers
on ‘Swami Vivekananda’s views on Religious
Conversion’.
Prof. V Insuvai, & Sri A Ramakrishna Prasad
Prof. V
Insuvai (Prof. IRT Polytechnic)
& Sri A Ramakrishna Prasad (Thinker and Speaker) presented
their papers on ‘Swami Vivekananda’s views on
National Identity’.
Insuvai (Prof. IRT Polytechnic)
& Sri A Ramakrishna Prasad (Thinker and Speaker) presented
their papers on ‘Swami Vivekananda’s views on
National Identity’.
Swami Mithrananda,
Acharya of Chinmaya Mission concluded the seminar on how our religion Hinduism
is Universal.
Acharya of Chinmaya Mission concluded the seminar on how our religion Hinduism
is Universal.
In a Special
Programme conducted in the evening, Shri R B V S Manian, State Vice President
VHP strongly delivered the views of Swami Vivekananda on conversion.
Shri S Gurumurthy
called upon the Sadhus to conduct a debate on religious harmony wherein harmony
can only be seen in Hinduism.
Pujaysri Brahma
Yogananda Swami Ji of Yoga Shanthi Gurukulam appealed to the patriots to follow
the footsteps of Swami Vivekananda.