Kollegal, January 18, 2019: Sri S. J. Krishna, Senior cadre Civil Judge, hailed Swami Vivekananda as a powerhouse of inspiration, a fountain of spirit, and a great religious leader and monk who introduced India to the entire world. He made these remarks while inaugurating a special lecture on ‘Skill Development’ organized by the Youth Red Cross Society, Kollegal Taluk unit, in association with the Legal Services Committee, Taluk Advocates Committee, and Nehru Yuva Kendra, as part of the National Youth Week, at JSS Women’s College in Kollegal.
Speaking to the students, Sri Krishna emphasized the universal appeal and influence of Swami Vivekananda’s ideologies. He urged the youth to understand and embrace the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, as it is their responsibility as Indians. Sri Krishna noted that the observance of January 12th as Youth Day worldwide is a testament to the acceptance and relevance of Swami Vivekananda and his principles.
The program was presided over by Prof. Umesh, Principal of JSS Women’s College, Kollegal. In his address, Prof. Umesh emphasized that our lives themselves are a reflection of India, and studying the life of Swami Vivekananda is crucial to understanding his profound impact. He described Swami Vivekananda’s life as a success story.
During the event, senior advocate Sri Madhusudan spoke about the celebration of Youth Day, while advocate Sri D. Venkatachala discussed the importance of skill development. Both speakers urged the students to utilize their talents and embrace Swami Vivekananda’s ideologies.
The dais included Sri D. S. Basavaraju, President of the Advocates Committee, N. Basavaraju, Secretary, senior advocate Smt. Nirmala Madhusudan, Smt. Umamaheshwari, Sri Basavadatta Mahadevprasad, and others.
