Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre – Viveka Smaraka at the Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama in Mysuru on Saturday. The centre has been established to promote youth empowerment through value-based education, leadership development, personality building and nation-building initiatives inspired by the ideals of Swami Vivekananda.
Ahead of the inauguration, Swami Tyagishwarananda, Secretary of the Ramakrishna Ashrama, Davanagere, said the primary objective of the centre is to educate and inspire young people by fostering the values championed by Swami Vivekananda.
Speaking to IANS, he said, “That is the main objective of the Viveka Smaraka — to educate and inspire the youth. Everything we do is guided by our core principles and our motto. Today’s young generation is the future of India, and our role is to motivate and guide them.”
He added that the institution seeks to remove ignorance through the ideal of “Atmano Mokshartham Jagat Hitaya Cha”—to pursue one’s own spiritual growth while working for the welfare of society.
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s visit, Swami Tyagishwarananda said, “It is certainly empowering, without any doubt. Looking at the achievements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister of this country, we can see that he has focussed on strengthening the fundamentals, improving education, expanding access to learning, promoting India’s culture and reinforcing the country’s Sanatan Dharma heritage. He has been working tirelessly towards these goals.”
The Viveka Smaraka has been developed to commemorate Swami Vivekananda’s historic visit to Mysuru in November 1892 during his journey across India. The centre aims to carry forward his message of character building, knowledge, service and youth leadership by creating opportunities for learning, reflection and personal development.
Swami Muktidananda, President of the Mysuru Ramakrishna Ashrama, welcomed the Prime Minister’s visit, saying, “Today, Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji is arriving in Mysuru on the occasion of the inauguration of the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre. We extend our heartfelt welcome to him.”
The facility has been designed as a comprehensive hub for youth development and cultural learning. It includes spaces for educational activities, leadership programmes and initiatives intended to encourage young people to contribute to society and nation-building.
Ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit, security has been tightened across Mysuru. Additional police personnel have been deployed along key routes, including Narayana Shastri Road, while barricades have been erected around the Viveka Smaraka premises. Authorities have completed final preparations at the Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama and placed the Prime Minister’s route under heightened security. Public vehicular movement on the designated route has been restricted from noon as part of the security arrangements.
The inauguration of the Viveka Smaraka is expected to further the message of Swami Vivekananda by promoting youth empowerment, education, self-development and service to society.
(With inputs from IANS)
