Second Phase of Vivekananda Rock
Memorial was parallel when Rock Memorial was taking shape. As Eknathji
used to say "To put up a Cement and Concrete structure is not the work
for which I am born, I am to erect a living and dynamic monument which
will be worthy of Swami Vivekananda and which will be capable of
bringing into fruition his grand vision of future India."
So, Vivekananda Kendra - An
Extraordinary Organisation with Ordinary Men came to existence.
Mananeeya Eknathji Ranade, the Man behind the Memorial started
Vivekananda Kendra a spiritually oriented service mission in 1972 as the
living memorial to Swami Vivekananda comprising of a cadre of dedicated
JEEVANVRATIS, Sevavratis, Vanprasthi and Thousands of Local Karyakarata
as well as lakhs of patrons , well wishers and our publication
subscribels. Vivekananda Kendra is centered around the noble thought
service to man is worship of God - and is guided by the national ideals RENUNCIATION and SERVICE.
For actualising vision of Swami
Vivekananda , the Kendra has more than 850 branch and activity centres
spread over India to work for all stratas(phases) of the society to
rebuild the nation. To achieve this Vivekananda Kendra carry's out
various service activities through Yoga, Swadhyay Varga(Study Circle),
Samskar Varga, Rural Development, Education, Development of Natural
Resources, Organising Youth and Women and Publications based on the life
and message of Swami Vivekananda, Indian Culture, Vedic studies. The
Kendra urges all to join this task of national regeneration.