Vivekananda Foundation Takes Hinduism To a Global Level, says Mata Amritanandamayi

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Vivekananda Foundation Takes Hinduism To a Global Level, says Mata

Amritanandamayi

December 6th, 2009

 

Source: HPI

NEW DELHI, INDIA, December 5, 2009 (by Rajiv Malik): “I am so happy that such

an institution has arisen in the name of Swami Vivekananda for the sake of inter

religious cooperation and unity, and for portraying the values of Sanatana

Dharma on a global level.†These views were expressed by Revered Mata

Amritanandamayi, while delivering her benedictory address at a grand function

organized on December 1, 2009, in connection with the inauguration of

Vivekananda Kendra Bhavan and launch of Vivekananda International Foundation.

 

She continued, “Swami Vivekananda was such an effulgent being. He was a great

sannyasin, who revolutionized and transformed society, a complete jnani, a

perfect example of devotion to the Guru, an elevated karma yogi and a brilliant

orator. All in all, Swami Vivekananda was an extremely rare individual, a divine

flower that blossomed in the perfect spiritual power of Sri Ramakrishna,

spreading fragrance throughout the world.â€

 

Amma emphasized that what India needed today was strength, vigor and bravery.

Sharing her thoughts on how the upbringing of the youth needs to be done, Amma

said, “It is not enough for parents to give their children only wealth and

luxuries. The wealth that they really need to impart to their children is

culture and proper values.†She also suggests turning to spiritual leaders for

examples, saying, “There is no greater example of spirituality than the lives

of mahatmas.Their lives are their message. As they perform actions without

selfishness or attachment, they quickly bring about change in the world.â€

 

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