The Personality Development
Camp – 2019 was inaugurated by respected principal of VKV, Tezpur Smt.
Rupanjali Borthakur Didi. Didi delivered the welcome speech conveying the
students about the importance of personality development.
The camp started
with three omkaras followed by mangalacharan. The students were divided into
ten ganas namely – Agnigarh, Mahabhairab, Rupkonwar, Kalaguru, Ganga,
Saraswati, Yamuna, Brahmaputra, Narmada, and Godawari, consisting of 6/7
members each. They practised some loosening exercises like Ankle Joint Stretch,
Knee Joint Stretch, Front-Back-Side Bending, Spinal Twisting, Hand Rotation and
Neck Rotation etc. followed by six rounds of Surya Namaskara guided by Mili
Sharma, Karyakarta, Vivekananda Kendra, Tezpur. After that students were taught
the SibirGeet. The resource person SriBhaskarBordoloi, Circle Officer, Indian
Postal Department, gavelight on the topic “What is personality? Swami
Vivekananda as a great personality.” Sir defined personality in a lucid way and
taught the students how to build good personality with various examples and by
adding the principles ofSwamiji. The role of teachers and elderly persons was
also explained. It was followed by group discussion and presentation on
“Leadership Quality” guided by Kishore Bhattacharya Sir, Sibir Pramukh. During
the SamskaraVargaas, some team building games, naras were taught and one
story was narrated. GeetAbhyas was guyided by respected Sangeeta Devi Didi,
Primary In-charge, VKV, Tezpur. The first day of the day ended with Bhajan and
Kendra Prarthana. Total nos. of participants were 57.
On the second day of the PDC the
students were taught the Pratahsmaran Mantra. The resource person respected
principal of VKV, Tezpur Smt. Rupanjali Borthakur Didi illumined the students
with her inspiring words on the leadership qualities of Mananeeya EknathjiRanade
juxtaposing his works, contributions and his distinguished qualities. Didi made
the session interesting by adding stories from the life of the great leader
Mananeeya Eknathji to encourage the students to serve the society. Group
discussion was conducted on the topic “Swachhata hi Sewa/Swachhata for healthy
body and mind” guided by Bikash Boruah Sir. It was followed by similar activities
in the similar way. Total nos. of participants were 61.
On the third day of the PDC, students
were taught the Karmayuga Slokas. The Sibir Pramukh of the camp Sri Kishore
Bhattacharya Sir delivered his valuable words and suggestions on the need and
importance of SamskaraVarga. Sir also explained the importance of Kahani, Khel
and Geet in SamskaraVarga. The procedure of conducting the same was also
explained and the students were encouraged to conduct SamskaraVarga in their
localities. Group discussion was conducted on the topic “How baithak and
planning help to continue SamskaraVarga?” guided by DimpimoniHazarikaDidi.
Total nos. of attendees were 45.
On the fourth day, the resource
person Sri Prazapati Nandan Parasar, Assistant Teacher, VKV, Tezpur, enlightened
the students with his valuable words on our culture and identity. He also
explained the maxim “Unity in Diversity”. His motivational words on
Bharatiya Samskriti helped the students for better understanding of the Indian
historical & cultural heritage. Group discussion was conducted on the topic
“Detailed planning of SamskaraVarga” guided by Dhrubajyoti Saikia Sir. The
students were engaged in Srama Dana as a part of SamskaraVarga. Total nos. of
participants were 50.
On the
Samapan Samaroh of the PDC-2019, the principal of VKV, Tezpur Smt.
RupanjaliBorthakurDidi conveyed her warm welcome to each and everyone for
conducting the camp successfully. The chief guest GangaramBoro, retired
employee, BSNL Ltd. &Saha Nagar Pramukh, VK, Tezpur spoke a few words on
“Vivekananda Shila Smarak” emphasizing on the challenges encountered by Eknathji
in giving immortality to the Shila Smarak. The programme ended with Kendra
Prarthana.