Co-ordinated By: Dr.Eshwaran and Brahmachari Vidyachaitanya (Vinay Maharaj) The class commenced with the usual Purushasuktam chanting A video presentation by Elizabeth Gilbert, writer – Eat, Pray and Love was shown in the class. Discussions followed the same. V Maharaj: Why do you think I showed this particular video? Nobody is serious about the present, but [...]
Welcome to the Vivekananda Youth Forum blog
We intend to keep a record of all the discussions at the VYF on the blog. You are welcome to comment on the same.
Creativity in Education – VYF Discussion on 18 Dec 2011
Co-ordinated By: Dr.Eshwaran and Brahmachari Vidyachaitanya (Vinay Maharaj) The class commenced with the usual Purushasuktam chanting A video entitled, “Schools kill Creativity” by: Sir Ken Robinson was shown in the class. Discussions followed this. A Member: Swamiji’s view of education is that which builds the character of an individual. How do we incorporate character building [...]
The Paradox of Choice and discussions
Discussions following the TED video ‘The Paradox of Choice’ by Barry Schwartz
Ideas of Swami Vivekananda
Swami Nirvikalpanandaji gave an inspiring talk to the assembled youth on 21st Aug, 2011. Given below are some of the points mentioned by him.
Nurturing Emotional Stability
Presentation of last class of the discussion on ” Nurturing Emotional Stability”
Swami Vivekananda on India and Her Problems
We will be discussing the topic ‘Our Motherland‘ from the book “Swami Vivekananda on India and her Problems” by Swami Nirvedananda. Given below is a copy of the same.
Self Development
Presentations of previous two classes conducted by Shri. Sunil Kumar on the topic “Self Development”
India – The Emerging Giant
On coming Sunday we have a special lecture by Shri. Ravi Kumar on the topic “India-The Emerging giant”. Ravi Kumar, is an engineer from Chennai in Instrumentation and Process Controls. After working as a Project Engineer in Tatas and Larsen & Toubro for 5 years he gave up his professional career in 1975 to work [...]
Success in Student Life with discussions
Presentation of the slides which we discussed in the last two Sunday classes, along with notes of the discussions.
Videos
- Vocal Classical Concert at the Ramakrishna Mission, Delhi by Pandit Madhup Mudgal
- National Youth Day Celebrations - 12 Jan 2012 - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's talk
- National Youth Day Celebrations - 12 Jan 2012 - Dr. Kiran Bedi's talk
- National Youth Day Celebrations - 12 Jan 2012 - Swami Shantatmananda
- National Youth Day Celebrations - 12 Jan 2012 - Sarada Childrens' Forum
