SingaSpeaks A PERIODIC NEWSLETTER FROM THE RAMAKRISHNA MISSION, SINGAPORE
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Deepavali celebrated with Sri Kali Puja The auspicious Deepavali was celebrated at the Mission Campus with devotional worship of Sri Kali on Thursday, 19 October 2017. More than 1000 devotees participated in the function. The Deepavali Satsang included bhajans, evening arati of Sri Ramakrishna, worship of Mother Kali, arati to Ma Kali and distribution of prasad in hand. A Guest Artist Smt. Sarmishtha sang a few bhajans melodiously. A tastefully decorated picture of Ma Kali and the floral arrangement at the sanctum were charming. Lighting of lamps was done at level 1 of the temple. Volunteers put up a Book Stall where many newcomers were seen browsing the displayed books. Hundreds of families with bubbling children in their best attire playing below the Temple hall was a sight to see.
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Yoga certificates awarded
The Nikam Guruji Yoga Kutir, in association with the Ramakrishna Mission, has been holding Yoga Training Courses for the past 19 years at the Sarada Hall of the Ramakrishna Mission. This year 2017 saw NGYK completing two decades of selfless service to the public of Singapore. These Yoga Training Classes have been popular and are conducted on Fridays and Sundays by experienced Yoga Instructors for free. Thousands of people from all walks of life and irrespective of gender, race, religion or creed, have been trained in basic yoga postures, kriyas and also as Instructors. On 15 October, Swami Vimokshananda awarded the Yoga Certificates to the 3rd batch of this year Friday Session trainees. He explained how Will Power could be augmented and strengthened by the practice of hatha yoga. 179 BARTLEY ROAD | SINGAPORE 539784
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Visit of a Vice-Chancellor
The members of the Singapore Aurobindo Society (SAS) made a visit to Ramakrishna Mission on 4 October 2017. Sri Shashi Kashyap, President of the SAS with other members accompanied Prof. Sachidananda Mohanty, Vice-Chancellor of the Central University of Orissa at Koraput, India. He and his wife together with the others were taken around the institution after lunch.
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While seated in the Board Room of the WINGS, Prof. S Mohanty explained how Sri Aurobindo drew his inspiration from Swami Vivekananda. He also narrated three incidents when Sri Aurobindo had the vision of Vivekananda. Ms Rita Gupta, a Senior Counsellor explained different facets of WINGS activities. Prof. S Mohanty evinced keen interest in the operation of the WINGS and assured all help.
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Deepavali Book Stall at Little India
Deepavali Light-up at Little India in Singapore, an Annual feature that brings joy and friendship amongst the people.
We gratefully thank the Little India Shoppers Association (LISA) who grant space for a Book Stall where RKM Publications are displayed and sold. 179 BARTLEY ROAD | SINGAPORE 539784
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