'Chariot of Success' Residential Youth Camp - Oct. 2010

Chinmaya Yuva Kendra, Madurai, has organized a ‘three days residential youth camp’ at Chinmaya Tapovan, Kodaikkanal ,from October 1 to 3, 2010, for the ‘tough ones to get tougher !’

Really it is a ‘successful story’ for the 45 participants, from different schools, (three students from Hosur), as the name of the Camp - “Chariot of Success”….....

The idea of the residential camp, to youth at Kodaikkanal, was conceived by the Acharya Swami Sivayoganada to harnessing the youth potential through dynamic spirituality.

On Oct.1 (Friday) in the Inaugural function, Br. Sampoorna Chaithanya, Acharya, Chinmaya Mission Kodaikkanal, while welcoming the campers, expressed the students are always welcomed to organize such camps regularly..Br.Aniruth Chaithanya, Acharya from Karur, asked the students to use this opportunity for their betterment. Camp Acharya Swami Sivayogananda, in his address introduced the Chinmaya Mission activities and Guruji to the students.. He explained the following four shells that is to be broken from inside to blossom in their life.

*Society *Values *Patriotism *Surrender to God

Further he asked, the students to develop excellent values...It is a ‘fragrance of personality’... They should leave a mark in the place wherever they go!

Br. Aniruthji, explained the greatness of Hanumanji from Hanuman Chalisa and told that Hanumanji is a real role model to the students.

In the series of ‘Chariot of Success’ sessions Swamiji explained the gist of ‘Vibhisana Gita’ and the relevance of Ramayana , in the present time. “Goal Setting” session was handled by Sri Gopalsamy, with the message ‘Encash the opportunity..Empower your capacity’. The day consists of Group discussion, Bhajans and ends with cultural activities of the students.

The day II starts with Yoga by Sri Gopalsamy and followed by Br. Aniruthji’s talk. The day continues with the sessions “Chariot of Success” by Swamiji , and he explained, the higher practical values and wisdom to achieve success in the game of life ! The effect of ‘Positive Attitude’ was highlighted by Smt. Usha Gopalsamy. The students enjoyed ‘boat riding’ in the lake, when they have taken to outing.

Evening the chyks unfolded the ‘glory of India‘ to the youngsters, in the session ‘Awakening Indians to India’ and a special Archana / Aarthi to Pujya Gurudev was conducted, at the ashram premises. Smt Kanchana handled the session ‘Winning Mantras of Mahabaratha’..

Swamiji asked the students to follow the ‘four mantras’ for their success, in the ‘Valedictory function’ on the Day III...

1. Start to finish..

2. Move to improve..

3. Work to inspire.. and

4. Accomplish to start.......

He invited the campers to participate in all the activities of the Chinmaya Mission, as the members of the Chinmaya Yuva Kendra..

The participants’ feedbacks were very encouraging and they thanked the Mission for giving them, such a wonderful experience..Also they expressed their thanks to the Chyks.., for the hospitality, sumptuous food, better accommodation and care... Participation Certificates’ were distributed, by Swamijis.

The campers attended ‘daily evening arthy’ in Hanumanji’s Sannadhi at the Ashram and recited Hanuman Chalisa! A local sightseeing trip was also arranged to the students and the camp ended with a note of Gurudev quoting– ‘if you rest, you will rust!’...Accomplish to start………..