Mangaluru: Swami Vivekanand great inspiration to youth - Pundalika Marate

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Mangaluru, 17 Jan 2015: Swami Vivekanand is a great Indian who ignited the flame of patriotism and an inspiration to youth because he had made known the contemporary Indian culture and spirituality to the mankind, said the senior teacher B Pundalika Marate.

 

Pundalika was speaking during the one-hundred-fiftieth birth anniversary celebration of Swami Vivekanand that was organized by Vijaya College, Mulky, as part of Youth Week here on Friday January 16.

 

Pundalika further said, ‘India will reign in twenty-first century because of large youth population and if they follow the ideals of Swami Vivekanand it’s assured.

 

 

Vijaya College principal Professor K R Shankar called on NSS volunteers to be cautious of maintaining purity of thoughts, follow the ideals of Swami Vivekanand to motivate others.

 

Vijaya PU College principal Famida Begum, student welfare officer Professor Narayan, NSS project officer Professor Sampat Kumar, Rakesh, Vijeta Kamat, student leader Manjunat were present.

 

Swati Laxmi welcomed the gathering. Vidhya and Jayalaxmi rendered the prayers. Nayanashwini proposed vote of thanks. Murali compered the programme.