Mananeeya EknathJi, The Man with
Capital M, a visionary, who proved that every obstacle can be converted into
opportunities, through his work and deeds. Sri EknathJi Ranade, the founder of
Vivekananda Kendra and Vivekananda Rock Memorial, had attained Mahasamadhi on
this very day, 22 August 1982 in Chennai. All centres and Vidyalayas of
Vivekananda Kendra observe the day as EknathJi Punya Tithi. In our Vidyalaya
the day was observed after regular morning assembly, where a group of primary
children performed three skits that depicted the life and messages of EknathJi.
Secondary students sung the sublime song “Vandana Abhinandana Hee Dev Shata
Shata Vandana…”. A teacher, with few words, tried to focus on the message
that Mananeeya Eknathji left for the students, teachers and all karyakaartas of
Kendra. Km. Kritika Mazumder of class IX, spoke about the life of Sri EknathJi.
It is worth mentioning here that Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Laipuli Tinsukia
was established by Mananeeya EknathJi in the year 1978, which is the first VKV
in Assam.
