Third Monday Program as on 21ST April 2013
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(The Spirituality-  The celebration of the 150 Th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda)
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                                                                The program was organized by Dinesh Bajaj. T P Subramonion  chaired the program  while Swami Prasann Atmananda  from Vedanta Society, Berkeley was Guest Speaker.
                                                                The program started with the prayer presented by Shakuntala Bahadur. T P Subramonion gave his opening remarks wherein he mentioned the contributions made by Swami Vivekananda  for propagating the Hindu philosophy in the world.
Dinesh Bajaj also introduced the Mihir Meghani from 'The Hindu American Foundation' and Jyoti a Community Worker.
                                                               Swami Prasann Atmanandaand started his presentation with one small incident wherein Swami Vivekananda said that' The time will come and Time will go but We are Infinite. He further presented his talk in three basic parts, i.e.1)The position before Swamiji came to the parliament of world religions) The position at the time when he visited.3)After his visit and in present context.The religion was initially connected with the philosophy in the America. In the year 1893(i.e. when Swamiji visited) America was at the threshold of new industrial and scientific era. The spiritual and philosophical and artistic aspects were under change. They more emphasis then on science, logic and reasoning.  The money was becoming master in the American life. The bad and good are prevailing in extreme. The American people were in dilemma  Swamiji came that time. Swamiji was reluctant to come America but his well wishers,  supporters persuaded him and even helped him financially. Swamiji also praised the glory of christanity in the world religion conference.   He talked to world leaders heart to heart and presented the principles of Veda. He gave equal importance to spirituality and Science and showed the world that Hinduism is a way of life which is ready to adjust with the time and situation. He knew that east was in social and economical crisis while west was in social and philosophical crises. He presented the principles of his Guru Ramakrishna Paramhansh rationally and logically.
                                                                  There was a question answer session at end which was received very well. T P Subramonion proposed vote of thanks.
                                                                    Mihir Meghani gave brief report regarding the Hindu American Foundation wherein he informed regarding the official celebration of Diwali Festival at White House. He also mentioned regarding Hindu American Agitation against some of the adverse information published regarding Hinduism in the Text Books prescribed in the schools of California. Jyoti also gave some information regarding Senior Services.
                                               The program ended with prayer.
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