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Contents:
 Visit
of Belgian Film Team
on 30.11.2006
The Eyeworks Television Company with
office in Belgium were making a film called "The Amazing Journey", etc. for
telecasting in the prime hours on particular days in European countries.
Two famous personalities from Europe, a
singer-cum-filmstar and a judge of international dance competitions, were
selected to travel and explore holy places in Uttarakhand. The Manager of this
Television Company selected our Omkarananda Ashram as a most ideal place. The
different activities which they were looking for were now ideally before them.
One remarkable specialty in the cultural world of India is no doubt the great
art of Indian Classical Dance. Kumari Somashekhari, who is known for her
professionalism and excellency in this field, was what they exactly wanted.
After watching a dance performance of Somashekhari and her students, the two
stars were so overwhelmed by this typical beauty of Indian Art that they
requested Somaji to teach them a few steps and Mudras. The two Western artists
got more and more interested in the divine art form of Indian Dance and were
eager even to know more.
Soma and her students perform Indian devotional
dance while the
professional Belgium Film team is in full action
It was not only the professional film
team from Belgium, which was present but also a good gathering could watch the
interesting shooting.
The hard labour and dedication which
Somashekhari has put in her work in studying and practising this Indian Art has
helped in propagating this great culture through the media also to numerous
people in the Western hemisphere.
The European Stars try to follow Soma's
dance-movements
The team from Belgium felt that they
were never expecting such a wonderful atmosphere and were extremely thankful for
the efforts and the way everybody of our Ashram has made it possible to give the
best on that particular evening.
The Belgium TV-Team also took an
extensive interview of Shri Swami Vishveshwarananda, President of Omkarananda
Ashram, to learn more about Indian Culture and a spiritual way of life. The
whole Television Crew along with the 2 international artists admired the beauty
and peaceful atmosphere of Omkarananda Ashram. They thanked Swami
Vishveshwarananda deeply for his kindness and cooperation and they expressed
their sincere wish to come to this place again and again.
The wonderful Belgium film-crew with us
24th
Foundation Day of Omkarananda Saraswati
Nilayam, Muni-ki-reti on 1.12.2006
The 24th Foundation Day of the school
was celebrated with fervour and enthusiasm. We had the privilege to have amongst
us Swami Vishveshwaranandaji, Kumari Somashekhariji, Swami Narasimhuluji, Shri
D.K. Varshney, Prof. G.S. Rajwar and other distinguished guests. It was on 1st
December 1983, that the school came into existence with the blessings of His
Holiness Paramahamsa Omkarananda Saraswatiji. Although the school started off
with a handful of students but today the school is proud to boast to have around
2200 students.
The function started with the lighting
of the lamp by revered Swami Vishveshwaranandaji who has been a great strength
provider to this school since its inception. The programme began with Aarti-Dance
"Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare". This was followed by a speech of School Captain Dimple
Singh, who highlighted the drastic progress of the school and also mentioned the
school motto:
"Think like a Genius, Work like a
Giant, Live like a Saint."
Next, the tiny tots showed their
excellent performance by an action song. It was followed by the choreography
"Say no to hunting". The synchronization of this choreography impressed
everyone.
The school students performed heart-touching
dances
After this the play "Vices of Society"
was staged by students of junior classes which depicted the dangerous effect of
the vices on the masses of the country. This play won third prize in Eureka
International 2006, which was held in Lucknow. Next was the community poem "Pani
re Pani" which highlighted the importance of water in all walks of human life.
Then came the most awaited moment i.e.
the release of our school magazine "Prayatnasheel".
No function of our institution is
considered complete without the blessings of Swami Vishveshwaranandaji. It is
always a pleasure for us to hear the inspiring and wonderful speech of Swamiji.
He admired and appreciated the efforts of the students and the teachers. The
function concluded with the vote of thanks by the Principal Col. (Retd.) D.L.
Sachdeva. He thanked Swamiji and other guests for their participation in the
Foundation Day.
Swami Vishveshwaranandaji blesses and inspires the
students and teachers
Speech
by the School Captain, Miss Dimple,
Student of Class 12 on this occasion
Seize the moment
before its gone, For another day begins at dawn,
Embrace the night which brings you rest, Awake and know you did your best,
Seize the moment you will be blest, Then rest assured you passed the test,
For he who tries can never fail, Seize the moment and hold it dear,
And rise by faith above your fear.
Greatness lies not in flying high in the sky
but to remain attached to the ground and reach the zenith not forgetting the
foundation. By the blessings of Gurudev Swami Omkarananda Saraswati and through
the benevolent efforts of Swami Vishveshwarananda, this school has been
flourishing from a little sprout which was sown 23 years ago and has gained
laurels for itself.
Just like a river originates as a rivulet
from the mountain, throughout its journey it passes through many boulders. It
has in its long odyssey phases of calm and quiet water, as well as rocky
terrains and finally it joins the vast ocean, so this institution, passing
through various ups and downs eventually reached the horizon of success and will
continue to do so.
The grace and the wonder of our Gurudev
Paramahamsa Omkarananda Saraswatiji made it possible to bring up a school which
stands in the front of education.
Amongst the tremendous challenges which the
school had experienced in the process of development, we could feel the vibrant
presence of Swami Omkarananda Saraswatiji.
After Swami Omkaranandaji, Swami
Vishveshwar'anandaji has proved to be a boon for this school. It is because of
his incredible efforts that we are striving through excellent jobs, respect and
honour. This would never have been possible without his efforts. His blessings
have led every one of us out from the darkness of ignorance to the light of
knowledge.
And also heartfelt regards to the most
dynamic Principal Col. D.L. Sachdeva who has shown courage, energy and
tremendous will to continue and upgrade this school for higher achievements.
I would like to end with a quote of Swami
Omkaranandaji, which he said while he was still in teens: "I realized that even
the life of a monarch or millionaire is not worth aspiring for." This
realization was home of his actually living the life of a monarch or millionaire
within himself that lit within him the lamp of knowledge and compassion at the
very young age. He in the true sense knew the meaning and purpose of life and
has proclaimed to the world the reality that underlies all the life in the
universe with his transforming thought of:
Think like a Genius, Work like a Giant, Live like
a Saint.
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