To expand the reach of Ramakrishna and Vivekananda’s teachings, this initiative involves organizing mobile book sales that distribute literature focused on the ideals of Swami Vivekananda. The program aims to engage with individuals in various spaces, including colleges, corporate offices, residential societies, and public areas, to introduce and inspire them with these teachings.

Organizations such as corporates, educational institutes, colleges, and residential societies interested in hosting a Mobile Book Sale at their location can do so by sending a request email to mumbairkm@gmail.com. The email should include the following details:

• Name of the organization

• Complete address

• Contact person’s name and phone number

This initiative provides an opportunity for individuals to connect with Swami Vivekananda’s transformative ideals and spread his message more widely.

 

Financial aid is provided for the poor students for school / college fees (from 10th std untill graduation).

01. Terms

• Fellowship will only be provided to SSC/HS/UG students or equivalent professional educational programs.
• Students scoring 80%/70%/60% respectively for SSC/HSC/UG or equivalent exams in their previous term/year will only be eligible.
• Fellowship will only be provided for school/college fees; not tuition fees.
• Amount ₹10,000/- / ₹20,000/- / ₹40,000/- for respective programs per student per year will be maximum.
• Student whose family income is less than ₹5,00,000/- per annum will be eligible.

02. Process

• Students has to be recommended by the Head of the institute.
• Student should present in person and along with parent(s) in time between 10.30 am to 12 pm or 4.30 pm to 6.00 pm on any day except Sunday in the office of Ramakrishna Mission, 12^th road Khar(W) Mumbai
• Previous mark lists, recommendation letter, proof of annual income, copies of Aadhar card, PAN card, bank passbook should be brought.
• Fees/dues slip having clearly printed the name of the institute in whose favor a cheque is to be issued should be brought along. The student should give his/her details across which the cheque will be filed as fees.
• A copy of the receipt is to be submitted to us.

Every year, residential youth camps for boys aged 18 to 28 are conducted to nurture the physical, mental, and spiritual growth of the participants. These camps focus on character building, life skills, concentration, and developing a deeper understanding of Swami Vivekananda’s man-making ideals. Additionally, Value Education programs in colleges based on Vivekananda’s ideas and Youth Conventions for faculty and students further promote his ideals and help instill moral and ethical values.

In the year 1984, the Government of India proclaimed that Swami Vivekananda’s birthday should be observed as “NATIONAL YOUTH DAY” from the year 1985 onwards. In the proclamation, The Government Of India mentioned that the allusion, the attitude of Swamiji and the principles that he stayed alive and worked could be an enormous source of appreciation and inspiration for the Indian Youth. Swamiji’s profound messages to the youth have been captured in various published books and unpublished manuscripts.

12^th January is celebrated as “NATIONAL YOUTH DAY” because on this day in 1863, The Great Philosopher, the Great Inspiration of the Youth, The Embodiment of Indian Culture and Intelligence, Swami Vivekananda, the Great Spiritual Leader, was born. He stands as a role model for generations in various respects.

Every year the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission organizes several events with the objective to inculcate “Man-Making, Character-building and Nation-building Teachings” of Swami Vivekananda among the youth so that their minds can be molded, their ideas can be elevated and their tremendous energy can be properly channeled in the right direction enabling them to grow as noble Citizens of our Motherland. A true educationalist at heart, Swamiji’s teachings have crossed international boundaries and stood the test of time.

The Value Education Program for children helps them develop a level of confidence in themselves and build their character strength. Through a systematic study of role models like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Swami Vivekananda, children learn how to develop their own personalities in the light of an ideal. The Value Education Program is conducted using story-based learning toolkits developed by specialists.

We also propose to start a similar program on the life and teachings of the Holy Mother for the women of the village. It has been observed that it is the mothers who need to be strengthened in values, as the strength of the mother will impact the overall strength of the family.

 

VALUE EDUCATION PROGRAMME (For Children)
Village	Gram-Panchayat	Taluka	Beneficiaries
Zilla Parishad Schools under Village Kalamvihira and Shiroshi	Shiroshi Group Gram Panchayat	Jawhar	72

 

One-to-one counselling by monks offers counselling not just from psychological or practical perspectives, but also with a focus on spiritual growth, mindfulness, and ethical living. This counselling can help individuals address a range of issues, including mental health struggles, emotional challenges, relationship difficulties, and existential questions, through the lens of Buddhist wisdom and practice.