Prakatani Adda 70
Interaction with
Swami Bhavatmananda Ji Maharaj
Event Name : Praktani Adda
Theme : “My Journey as Warden of Vidyapith & Secretary at Muzaffarpur Sevashrama”
Guest Speaker : Swami Bhavatmananda Maharaj, fondly known as Mithilesh Maharaj
(Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama – Muzaffarpur)
Moderator : Sri Sanjeev Ranjan Sinha, Alumnus, RKMV 1992
Date & Time : Sat, 08 Feb 2025, 05:00 PM/17:00 IST
Suggested Joing time : 4:50 pm i.e about 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Approximate Duration : 45 Min
Talk by Speaker – 5:00 to 5;30 pm
Question and Anwer : 5:30 to 5:45 pm
Venue : Online , Zoom Meeting
Youtube Link : https://youtube.com/@vidyapithpraktani#alumnievents
Website : https://www.praktani.rkmvdeoghar.com/events
Zoom Meetinng Link : https://vyakta.zoom.us/j/89139776375
Password for Zoon Meeting : 4321
Respected Maharaj ,
Praktani i.e Alumni of RKM Vidyapith, Deoghar eagerly look forward to having an interaction with you during the Adda Session Scheduled as above.
I will be moderating the session. To give some level of structure to the session, I have thought of condcuting the session as detailed below.
Pranams and Regards
Sanjeev Sinha
Date 08 Feb 2025, Saturday at 5:00 pm :
Sanjeev Sinha :
a) Introduce the Guest Speaker
b) RK Math & Mission – Broad Overview
c) About RKM Centres at Deoghar, Patna and Muzaffarpur
d) Main Agenda – Start the Interaction Session
e) Some Questions : ( Indicative only , Not exhaustive )
Question 1 : Motto of RK Math and Mission
Question 2 : Your Journey in RK Mission
Question 3: How can Alumni Contribute
Question 4 : Institutional Debt We owe as Alumni
Question 6 : Differences in Hosiptals of RK Mission and Others
Qeustion 7 : Difference in RKM Vidyapith and Other Schools
Question 8 : Education must be again in Hands of Tyagi Sanyasis.
Question 10 : Raising India – Education to the privilged Vs Education to the Masses
Question 11 : How can Individuals Replicate the RKM Model in Health & Education Fields.
Open TO All
f) Alumni members Speak or Ask Questions
g) Additional questions by Moderator
h) Closing Remarks by Moderator
i) Vote of Thanks
…………..
Details
a) Introduce the Guest Speaker
Friendly , Affectionate, Caring- These are some of the words that come to mind when people refer to Maharaj To us , he is an Image of Condensed Love.
Kumar Rajneesh who is now based out of US, Shared this :
“Once I was in a dham where he was assistant warden, I woke up in the morning unable to stand, not sure what happened and he carried me all the way to hospital.”
Some of us said ” I remember that he acted like a friend.
Nityananda Mishra da. Most alumni my age and my seniors would remember him.
When he was in 90s and was not keeping well, Maharaj took time to visit his him and meet him. Our last memories of him are the videos which Maharaj Shared with us.
Some anecdotes we remember about you
Like Flute , Your Enthusiasm about Pokhran and Science and Technology
Meeting with you during Alumni meet, Visit at Nityananda Mishra da ect
As Brahhamchari at Deoghar , as Monk at Patna and Muzaffarpur
Love & Servant Leadership
Letter from US in 1894 to Swami Shivananda ji Maharaj ,
(2nd President 1922 – 1934)
…… In the meanwhile live in harmony at any price. The world cares little for principles. They care for persons. They will hear with patience the words of a man they like, however nonsense, and will not listen to anyone they do not like.
Think of this and modify your conduct accordingly. Everything will come all right. Be the servant if you will rule.That is the real secret. Your love will tell even if your words be harsh.
Instinctively men feel the love clothed in whatever language.’
संसार सिद्धान्तों की कुछ परवाह भी नहीं करता। वह मनुष्य ही को मानता है। जो मनुष्य उन्हें प्रिय होगा उसके वचन वे शान्ति से सुनेंगे, चाहे वे कैसे ही निरर्थक हों; परन्तु जो मनुष्य उन्हें अप्रिय होगा उसके वचन नहीं
सुनेंगे।
इस पर विचार करो और अपने आचरण में यथोचित परिवर्तन करो। सब बातें ठीक हो जायेंगी।
यदि तुम नेता बनना चाहते हो तो सब के दास बचे। यह सच्चा रहस्य है। यदि तुम्हारे वचन कठोर भी होंगे तब
भी कुछरा प्रेम स्वत: ज़न पड़ेगा। मनुष्य प्रेम को पहच्यनता है, चाहे वह किसी भी भाषा में प्रकट हो।
b) RK Math & Mission – Broad Overview
“It is my wish to convert this Math into a chief centre of spiritual practices and the culture of knowledge. The power that will have its rise from here will flood the whole world and turn the course of men’s lives into different channels; from this place will spring forth ideals which will be the harmony of Knowledge, Devotion, Yoga, and Work; at a nod from the men of this Math a life-giving impetus will in time be given to the remotest corners of the globe; while all true seekers after spirituality will in course of time assemble here.”
The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda (Vol. 7, p. 157)
c) About RKM Centres at Deoghar, Patna and Muzaffarpur
Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama, Bela, Muzaffarpur –
nception in 1926. Affiliated as a branch in July 2003,
Activities:
- An eye hospital (started in 1947) with 30 beds. The outpatient department with allopathy, homeopathy, eye, dental, gynaecology and physiotherapy sections.
- Eye camps.
- A computer training centre.
- Vocational training centres for training girls in tailoring.
- A Balak Sangha.
- A study circle.
- Welfare activities: Distribution of clothes, blankets and ration kits.
- Religious activities: Religious classes, spiritual retreats, Kali Puja, and celebration of the birthdays of the Holy Trio and major religious festivals.
https://belurmath.org/ramakrishna-mission-sevashrama-muzaffarpur
Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Patna
Ramakrishna Avenue, Patna, Bihar 800 004, India
73200 40847 (office)
patna@rkmm.org
︎ rkmpatna.org
Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith, Deoghar
Ramakrishna Nagar, P.O. Vidyapith Deoghar, Jharkhand 814 112, India
94713 95502, 94713 95503 & 8797066678
deoghar@rkmm.org
www.rkmvdeoghar.org
Activities:
- An English-medium residential higher secondary school (class 6 to 12), affiliated to CBSE.
- A study-cum-coaching centre for SC, ST & OBC students, who were provided with free tiffin, books, clothes, etc.
- Non-formal education centres at 8 villages around Deoghar.
- An allopathic-cum-homeopathic dispensary along with a diagnostic centre that treated.
- A mobile medical unit.
- A unit of the National Institute of Open Schooling which provided training in computers and repairing of electrical & electronic appliances and motor winding.
- A tribal museum, a permanent exhibition on the Holy Mother and another on the lives and teachings of Sri Ramakrishna and his monastic disciples.
- Religious activities: Celebration of major religious festivals and the birthdays of spiritual luminaries.
- Welfare activities: Providing food, clothes, winter garments, and medical, pecuniary and educational aid.
https://belurmath.org/ramakrishna-mission-vidyapith-deoghar
d) Main Agenda – Start the Interaction Session
e) Some Questions : ( Indicative only , Not exhaustive )
Question 1 : Motto of RK Math and Mission
Question 1 : Motto of RK Math and Mission
The Motto of Rk Math & Math is ATMANO MOKHSARTHAM , Jaagat Hitay Cha .
न त्वहं कामयेराज्यं न स्वर्गं नाऽपुनर्भवम् |
कामये दुःखतप्तानां प्रणिनामार्तिनाशनम् ||
I do not covet earthly kingdom, or heaven, or even salvation.
The only thing I desire is the removal of the miseries of the afflicted.
Swami Vivekananda’s
The poor, the illiterate, the ignorant, the afflicted-let these be your God. Know that the service of these alone is the highest religion.
As a monk of RK Mission and We have seen you in a variety of settings Doing the JAGAT HITAY .. What is your Message to Alumni about this Motto and Implications for the Alumni , Current students and Those who wish to Associate with RK Mission in any capacity
Question 2 : Your Journey in RK Mission
Question 2 : Your Journey in RK Mission
What has been your experience as Monk at Deoghar , Patna & Muzaffarpur
From a very limited interaction with the outside General public other than to Being fully in Public Service , What are the KInd of experiences do you have had ?
Question 3: How can Alumni Contribute
IN the Various Activities of RK Mission eg at Deoghar and Muzaffarpur ,where you are currently the In charge ,What are some of the ways in which we could contribute to Ramakrishna Movement
Question 4 : Institutional Debt We owe as Alumni
Question 4 : Institutional Debt We owe as Alumni
Madras. As Victoria Hall,
In a brief speech he told the people how India, through her love of God, had expanded the limited love of the family into love of country and of humanity. He urged them to maintain their enthusiasm and to give him all the help he required to do great things for India.
https://www.ramakrishnavivekananda.info/vivekananda_biography/10_return.htm
“Swamiji, how can I best help you?”
His answer was, “LOVE INDIA!”
https://ramakrishnavivekananda.info/swamieastwest/2_files/1-31.html
There was a wealthy American lady called Josephine McLeod who loved India. In the year 1895
In a letter to her, Swami Vivekananda invited her to visit saying, “Yes, come, if you want filth and degradation and poverty and many loin cloths talking religion. Don’t come if you want anything else. We cannot bear one more criticism.”
Josephine McLeod had once asked the Swami how she could serve him, and he had replied, “Love India.” After Swami Vivekananda passed away on July 4th 1902, Josephine McLeod spent her life doing exactly what the Swami had asked her to do.
Sargachi . Swami Akhandananda Maharaj .
Lamented that Those who pass out from there , rarely even care to look back.
Swami Akhandananda had started an Ashrama at Sargachi and orphan boys were brought up with care. When they came of age many went away without taking leave of Swami Akhandananda. One glance at his tearful face would convey to the most casual observer the motherly heart that he had.
One day he said:
‘I felt sad to think how some of the boys leave me, even though they received more care from me than they might have got from their own parents. They feel no attraction; they don’t even care to look back; they have no love.”
Such were the thoughts passing through my mind, when
Master said to me from within:
“My dear boy, worldly love can never be yours. You are surrounded by my love alone, and there can be no other attachments for you.” Then I understood the reason. Peace came back to my heart. They may stay or leave; what do I care? It is just a temporary relationship.’
Thakur told in dream – They have been deprived for ages, In this Life they will have Bhoga and it’s ok .
We observe the same even today .
The students at RK Mission are under care of Tyagi Sanyasis .
And We do owe a debt to the Institution. Majority get busy with their own lives , and it seems as if they have nothing more to do with the alma mater
Even if many Alumni may not directly be in Touch with RK Mission or its monks or various activities , Still Bulk of them are Giving Meaningful service to Society , through Various Professions. So that Efforts to Nurture them have not gone to waste.
RK Mission Does lay the foundation of their Future Life and
Which is strong one .
What is Your Opinion on This Issue –
Alumni Not doing enough for alma mater , even though within capacity to do so ?
How to increase the Love towards the Institution or RK Mission Movement ?
Question 6 : Differences in Hospitals of RK Mission and Others
Qeustion 7 : Difference in RKM Vidyapith and Other Schools
Question 8 : Education must be again in Hands of Tyagi Sanyasis.
Question 10 : Raising India – Education to the privilged Vs Education to the Masses
Question 11 : How can Individuals Replicate the RKM Model in Health & Education
Fields.
Question 5 : There is scope for Individuals to Replicate the RKM Model in Health & Education Fields. What is your advice to them.?
Letter From Almora dated 11 July 1897 Written to Swami Shuddhananda Ji ,
(5th President 1938)
1927 he succeeded Swami Saradananda, the first Secretary of the Mission and held that office till 1934.
Since the passing away of Swami Vivekananda, he was in a great measure responsible for the ideological aspect of the training of the young members of the Order, and numerous persons had their introduction to the scriptures and the spirit of Swamiji through him.
https://biographies.rkmm.org/m/monks/a/shuddhananda-swami
….you must remember I expect more from my children than from my brethren. I want each one of my children to be a hundred times greater than I could ever be. Everyone of you must be a giant—must, that is my word……
RK Mission has Limited Number of Monks and there is thus a limit to the number of hospitals and Schools colleges it Would manage directly.
As such , Individuals inspired by the ideal of Ramakrishna Movement have a scope
, may Like to Replicate the model of RK Mission.
Many Alumni now have shown their Entrepreneurial Capacity.
Some Matters that Affect the Masses especially the poor & the deprived are
In Field of Health , Education , Food Production
RK Mission has already Demonstrated Models of Excellence in all these.
Open TO All
f) Alumni members Speak or Ask Questions
Sanjeev Sinha will then invite Alumni members who are attending the session
to Start interacting with you directly , One by one
Method :Preferred . Raise Hands in Zoom or Type in Chat Box
g) Additional questions by Moderator
If Time permits, I will then Moderator will put up additional questions on behalf of the alumni
h) Closing Remarks by Moderator
What we learned today . Key Take aways. Invite Other alumni to speak about some of their take aways from the session.
i) Vote of Thanks
Invite one of The Alumni to Propose a Vote of Thanks eg Ritesh
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YouTube Video Adda70
06:50 Sadhu Ka jeevan Razor’s Edge
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उत्तिष्ठत जाग्रत प्राप्य वरान्निबोधत।
क्षुरस्य धारा
निशिता दुरत्यया दुर्गं पथस्तत्कवयो वदन्ति ॥
छुरी की तीक्ष्णा धार पर चलकर उसे पार करने के समान दुर्गम है
https://upanishads.org.in/upanishads/3/1/3/14
09;35 Deoghar Svarga hai
10:55 Deoghar ka bahut yogdaan rehta hai
12:20 Tapasya Jeevavan
15:22 Swamiji Friends of All
17:37 Formative Period hai
19:54 Seekhne ki bhaut iccha
23:00 Subhatitani
\24:58
Creative Evolution
Book by Henri Bergso
25:55 Emotion se bhara life
29:31 Netarhaat
33:10 Discpline Dena Padta hai
35:00 Father COntrooking Factor
36:00 charitraa vaali baath
37:00 Health Cell
38:00 Sadhu Fight With Instincts
39:00 Bahar ke logon
39:43 Expansion Is Life