Vishukkaineettam Rs. 1,80,311/- handed over to State Committee

V. Krishnaswami handing over the cheque to Dr. V. Ramalingam. (From Left to Right) M. Vanchiswaran, Ganesh Venkitachalam A. G., P. Ramesh, T. K. Narayanaswami, S. Narayanan, R. Ananthanarayanan, Dr. P. S. Raman, Ramachandran, R. Hariharaputhran, Sundar

The working fund collected from the eleven Upasabhas in Ernakulam District through the project 'Vishukkaineettam Brahmana Sabhakku' was handed over to Dr. V. Ramaligam, State President on Friday, 27th April 2012 at Ernakulam. A cheque for Rs. 1,80,311/- was handed over by V. Krishnaswami, District President. Dr. P. S. Raman (State Vice President), Ganesh Venkitachalam A. G. (District Secretary), M. Vanchiswaran (Secretary, KBS, Ernakulam City Unit and State Committee Member), R. Hariharaputhran (District Treasurer and State Committee Member), T. K. Narayanaswami (Secretary, Gramajana Samooham, Ernakulam), P. Ramesh, Ramachandran, S. Narayanan, R. Ananthanarayanan (Treasurer, KBS, Ernakulam City Unit) and Sundar were also present on the occasion. The details of the funds collected by each Upasabha in Ernakulam District is given below.

1. Aluva - 7,510/-

2. Edappalli - 13,000/-

3. Ernakulam - 72,090/-

4. Kalady - 3,000/-

5. Koovappady - 1,400/-

6. Mattancherry - 30,311/-

7. Muvattupuzha - 7,500/-

8. Parur - 3,000/-

9. Perumbavoor - 11,000/-

10. Thrikkariyoor - 3,500/-

11. Thripunithura - 28,000/-

On behalf of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam District Committee, V. Krishnaswami, District President expressed his sincere thanks to all Upasabhas who co-operated in this project.

Congratulations to Sowmya Parasuraman

Sowmya Parasuraman receiving the memento from K. Annalakshmi. (From Left to Right) R. Hariharaputhran, H. Parasuraman, Ganesh Venkitachalam, V. Krishnaswami, V. Hariharakrishnan

The District Committee of Kerala Brahmana Sabha honoured Sowmya Parasuraman, w/o. H. Parasuraman (Kannan Agencies), residing at Giri Nagar, Ernakulam for having secured 2nd Rank (M. A. Music - Distance Education) from University in the year 2011. K. Annalakshmi (District President, Vanitha Vibhagam) presented her a memento. V. Krishnaswami (District President), Ganesh Venkitachalam (District Secretary), R. Hariharaputhran (District Treasurer), V. Hariharakrishnan (District Joint Secretary) and Mohandas S. (District Joint Secretary) were also present on the occasion held on on Tuesday, 24th April 2012 at Sowmya's residence.

She has learned Classical Music from Padma Narayanan of Chennai. Presently she is under the tutelage of Dr. Malini Hariharan and Prof. Kumarakerala Varma. Ajai Parasuram is only son. Congratulations to Sowmya!

Strengthen the Sabha for the Upliftment of the Community – N. R. Parameswaran

R. Ananthanarayanan addressing the members. (From Left) J. Subramony, Justice P. R. Raman, Dr. P. S. Raman, M. Vanchiswaran, N. R. Parameswaran, Baby Shankar

The Brahim Community is blessed with rich cultural heritage which have been acquired centuries ago should be preserved, said N. R. Parameswaran, Central Zone Secretary of Kerala Brahmana Sabha. He was inaugurating the 2nd Family Meet of the Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam City Unit being held at the Vinayaka Kalyanamandapam, Kadavanthara on Sunday, 22nd April 2012. He apprised the community members to take part in the welfare of the community by upholding the values of the olden times and advantages of the new era.

J. Subramony, President, Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam City Unit presided over the meeting. Dr. P. S. Raman (State Vice President, Kerala Brahmana Sabha) appreciated the efforts made in conducting the Family Meet by the City Unit and advised other Upasabhas to follow suit. Former Justice P. R. Raman, CA. A. Gopalakrishnan, Lava (well known builder), P. S. Sharma (Management Consultant), T. K. Narayanaswamy (Secretary, Ernakulam Gramajana Samooham) were among the others who participated in the meet. Baby Shankar (Secretary, Vanitha Vibhagam, Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Ernakulam City Unit) gave an account of the activities of the Vanitha Vibhagam. M. Vanchiswaran (Secretary, Kerala Brahmaan Sabha, Ernakulam City Unit and State Committee Member) welcomed the gathering and R. Ananthanarayanan, Vice President said the vote of thanks.

The members urged the office bearers to take up a few projects and complete the same in a time bound manner, to make use of the wisdom and intelligence of the Brahmin community for the reconstruction of the nation. It was also suggested that the Sabha must create a platform to share experience and exposure of the senior members with the new generation. Around 150 members participated in the meet. Light refreshment also was arranged after the meet.

Vishukkaineettam Calendar of KBS released by His Holiness

The 'Nandana Nama Samvalsaram' Calendar of Kerala Brahmana Sabha was blessed released by His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Sankaracharya Sri Sri Bharathi Theertha Mahaswamigal at Mattancherry by handing over a blessed copy to V. Krishnaswami, District President of Ernakulam on 12th April 2012. He also presented a copy of the same to Kannoor Gopalakrishnan, the Co-ordinator of Swamigal's Vijaya Yathra in Kerala.

A Calendar published by the BWA of Mattancherry was also released by His Holiness by handing over a copy to S. Parasuraman, President of Karanthayarpalayam Maha Samooham and Dr. P. S. Raman, State Vice President, Kerala Brahmana Sabha and President of Thripunithura Upasabha.

On behalf of the Reception Committee at Mattancherry, a Swagatha/Mangala Pathram is presented to Swamigal.

School with a vision - Veda, Upanishad with CBSE syllabus education

The Kanchi Mahaswami Vidya Mandir, at Tambaram, Chennai is welcoming students who wish to learn Veda and Upanishads with their regular  school studies. Sri Kanchi Mahaswami Vidya Mandir is a school imparting education under CBSE syllabus, simultaniously teaching Veda and Upanishads to students who are accomodated in the campus. Presently out of the 350 students, the school is having 100 students as residents for whom the boarding/lodging is taken care by the school.

In the next academic year, the school is planning to accomodate 250 students as Hostelites. S. Prabhakar, CEO said that the school is also reaching out to children from poor families in South India, who are keen to learn Veda without missing out the CBSE education. This is an unusual school with bold vision to create Global citizens of tomorrow, he added. For more details on the school and admission procedures, please reach the school authorities in 044 222 81565 or e-mail to kanchividyamandir@gmail.com.

New generation should learn Sanskrit, the glorious language - Dr. Seshadrinatha Sasthrikal

Prof. Dr. K. V. Seshadrinatha Sasthrikal on his discourse at Rugmini Ramakrishna Kalyana Mandapam, Thripunithura

A discourse by Prof. Dr. K. V. Seshadrinatha Sasthrikal, Chennai was held at Rugmini Ramakrishna Kalyana Mandapam, Thripunithura on Sunday, 15th April 2012. The one-day programme on the subject 'Brahmin Women and Rituals' was organised by the Central Zone of Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Vanitha Vibhagam. 

Seshadrinatha Sasthrikal addressed the subject purely based on Sanathana Dharma. He said Sanathana Dharma is the soul of Indian culture and every Indian will have an inheritance of this Sanathana Dharma. It teaches a lifestyle that is tailored for the well being of mankind; but not for self. Grihasthasramam is the first step of Dharmanustanam. Naturally women are given a respectful position in the Sanathana Dharma. Only a soulful companion of husband and wife are allowed to reap the benefits of practicing Sanathana Dharma. He said the Sanathana Dharma is so perfectly blended to have 'Arogya Sugham' and 'Indriya Sukham' which you will not find anywhere in the World.

Learning Sanskrit was a practice of our community members in early days. In between we droped learning the glorious language, which is much closer to that of Malayalam. It is every parent's duty to promote learning Sanskrit so that he can understand the meaning of the Manthras when one chat it; Dr. Sasthrikal said.

A view of the audience

He opined that there is nothing wrong in following new life style. But, it should justify the hardcore values of Sanathana Dharma too. You should have the capability to couple the new thoughts and life style with Sanathana Dharma. Quoting verses from 'Manusmrithi', he explained the importance of Women in Sanathana Dharma.

In the afternoon session, there had an interactive session in which he cleared the doubts of the participants. More than 60 members from various districts of Central Zone attended the discourse. K. Annalakshmi, President, Kerala Brahmana Sabha, Vanitha Vibhagam welcomed Dr. K. V. Seshadrinatha Sasthrikal by draping a ponnada. Sudha Krishnan, President of Central Zone (Vanitha Vibhagam) welcomed the gathering. Geetha Subramaniam, Secretary, Central Zone was also present on the occasion.

Vishukkaineettam at Edappalli

Karthik, Samooham Vadhyar of Edappalli Brahmana Samooham inaugurating Vishukkaineettam Brahmana Sabhakku at Edappalli. P. Ananthasubramaniam, State General Secretary handing over the Calender. Office bearers of Samooham also seen