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Vivekananda Cultural Centre

121 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Started in 2014, Vivekananda Cultural Centre (VCC) offers various job oriented programmes aimed at underprivileged youth to provide them with the necessary skills and empower their lives. Courses in traditional arts are conducted which provide participants with immediate job opportunities and also a chance to learn our ancient tradition and culture. Wellness programmes for promoting a healthy society and for a healthy nation are also conducted.

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Episodes

The Story of Vivekananda : Chapter - 16 : To Kolkata

January 01, 2021 12:30 - 6 minutes - 11.7 MB

Children Series Title : To Kolkata This episode we trace has returned to India from the southern parts of the country back to the city of his birth. Narrator : Meera Alagaraja The Story of Vivekananda Publisher: Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati For purchase of a print copy of the aforementioned book : http://shop.advaitaashrama.org/

The Story of Vivekananda : Chapter - 15 : The Hero Returns

December 31, 2020 12:30 - 7 minutes - 13.6 MB

Children Series Title : The Hero Returns What did Swami Vivekananda speak at the Parliament of Religions? How did the American audience receive his message? Find out more in this interesting episode. Narrator : Meera Alagaraja The Story of Vivekananda Publisher: Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati For purchase of a print copy of the aforementioned book : http://shop.advaitaashrama.org/

The Story of Vivekananda : Chapter - 14 : England and Europe

December 30, 2020 22:30 - 6 minutes - 12.5 MB

Children Series Title : England and Europe What did Swami Vivekananda speak at the Parliament of Religions? How did the American audience receive his message? Find out more in this interesting episode. Narrator : Meera Alagaraja The Story of Vivekananda Publisher: Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati For purchase of a print copy of the aforementioned book : http://shop.advaitaashrama.org/

The Story of Vivekananda : Chapter - 13 : At the Thousand Island Park

December 29, 2020 12:21 - 7 minutes - 13.2 MB

Children Series Title : At the Thousand Island Park What did Swami Vivekananda speak at the Parliament of Religions? How did the American audience receive his message? Find out more in this interesting episode. Narrator : Meera Alagaraja The Story of Vivekananda Publisher: Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati For purchase of a print copy of the aforementioned book : http://shop.advaitaashrama.org/

The Story of Vivekananda : Chapter - 12 : The Spiritual Teacher in America

December 26, 2020 12:30 - 5 minutes - 9.73 MB

Children Series Title : The Spiritual Teacher in America What did Swami Vivekananda speak at the Parliament of Religions? How did the American audience receive his message? Find out more in this interesting episode. Narrator : Meera Alagaraja The Story of Vivekananda Publisher: Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati For purchase of a print copy of the aforementioned book : http://shop.advaitaashrama.org/

Meditation : Moments of Joy : 3

December 25, 2020 12:50 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

Dive deep and find the pearl of peace that passeth understanding. Relax & elevate your thoughts by listening to soft music with inspiring quotes from Swami Vivekananda

The Story of Lord Krishna : Episode : 2

December 06, 2020 11:30 - 17 minutes - 32.9 MB

Children Series Title : The Story of Lord Krishna : Episode : 2 Sri Krishna podcast is an episodic reading of Sri Krishna pictorial(Children series) a popular book, published by Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai. Narrator : Manasa Venkataramanan Title: Sri Krishna Pictorial Publisher: Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai

The Story of Lord Krishna

December 04, 2020 02:30 - 4 hours - 234 MB

Children Series Title : The Story of Lord Krishna : Episode : 1 Sri Krishna podcast is an episodic reading of Sri Krishna pictorial(Children series) a popular book, published by Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai. Narrator : Manasa Venkataramanan Title: Sri Krishna Pictorial Publisher: Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai

The Story of Lord Krishna : Episode : 1

December 04, 2020 02:30 - 27 minutes - 50.4 MB

Children Series Title : The Story of Lord Krishna : Episode : 1 Sri Krishna podcast is an episodic reading of Sri Krishna pictorial(Children series) a popular book, published by Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai. Narrator : Manasa Venkataramanan Title: Sri Krishna Pictorial Publisher: Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai

Meditation : Moments of Joy : 2

December 02, 2020 11:30 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MB

Dive deep and find the pearl of peace that passeth understanding. Relax & elevate your thoughts by listening to soft music with inspiring quotes from Swami Vivekananda

Ramayana

November 29, 2020 11:30 - 3 hours - 179 MB

Children Series Title : Ramayana The following podcast is on the Ramayana, retold for children by Varsha Sunndararajan. It narrates the story of Sri Rama, who, according to Swami Vivekananda, is 'the ancient idol of the heroic ages, the embodiment of truth, of morality, the ideal son, the ideal husband, the ideal father, and above all, the ideal king'. Narrator : Varsha Sunndararajan Pictorial Ramayana Publisher : Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai

The Story of Vivekananda : Chapter - 11 : At the Parliament of Religions

November 21, 2020 12:30 - 7 minutes - 16.2 MB

Children Series Title : At the Parliament of Religions What did Swami Vivekananda speak at the Parliament of Religions? How did the American audience receive his message? Find out more in this interesting episode. Narrator : Meera Alagaraja The Story of Vivekananda Publisher: Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati  For purchase of a print copy of the aforementioned book : http://shop.advaitaashrama.org/ 

The Story of Vivekananda : Chapter - 10 : To America

November 19, 2020 11:30 - 7 minutes - 18 MB

Children Series Title : To America Why did Swami Vivekananda go to America? What hurdles and hardships did he face after going there? Find out more in this interesting episode.  Narrator : Meera Alagaraja The Story of Vivekananda Publisher: Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati  For purchase of a print copy of the aforementioned book : http://shop.advaitaashrama.org/ 

The Story of Vivekananda : Chapter - 9 Part-2 : Wandering Days - Part 2

November 18, 2020 11:30 - 5 minutes - 12.1 MB

Children Series Title : Wandering Days - Part 2 Swami Vivekananda travelled the length and breadth of India during his wandering days and met people from all walks of life. He was eager to find a solution for poverty in India. Listen to this episode which details the incidents that took place during his wandering days.  Narrator : Meera Alagaraja The Story of Vivekananda Publisher: Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati  For purchase of a print copy of the aforementioned book : http://shop.advaitaa...

The Story of Vivekananda : Chapter - 9 Part-1 : Wandering Days - Part 1

November 15, 2020 11:30 - 9 minutes - 22.9 MB

Children Series Title : Wandering Days - Part 1 Swami Vivekananda travelled the length and breadth of India during his wandering days and met people from all walks of life. He was eager to find a solution for poverty in India. Listen to this episode which details the incidents that took place during his wandering days.  Narrator : Meera Alagaraja The Story of Vivekananda Publisher: Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati  For purchase of a print copy of the aforementioned book : http://shop.advaitaa...

The Story of Vivekananda : Chapter - 8 : At the Baranagar Math

November 12, 2020 11:30 - 3 minutes - 7.16 MB

Children Series Title : At the Baranagar Math What did the disciples do after the passing away of their master, Sri Ramakrishna? What was life like in Baranagar Math? Find out more in this interesting episode.  Narrator : Meera Alagaraja The Story of Vivekananda Publisher: Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati  For purchase of a print copy of the aforementioned book : http://shop.advaitaashrama.org/ 

The Story of Vivekananda : Chapter - 7 : At the Cossipore Garden-House

November 08, 2020 12:30 - 6 minutes - 12.2 MB

Children Series Title : At the Cossipore Garden-House As Sri Ramakrishna's divine life was coming to an end, Naren practised intense sadhana and served his Guru at the Cossipore garden-house. Find out more about the interesting incidents in the garden-house in this episode.  Narrator : Meera Alagaraja The Story of Vivekananda Publisher: Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati  For purchase of a print copy of the aforementioned book : http://shop.advaitaashrama.org/ 

The Story of Vivekananda : Chapter - 6 : The Master and the Disciple

November 06, 2020 11:30 - 5 minutes - 9.69 MB

Children Series Title : The Master and the Disciple Sri Ramakrishna love and confidence in his disciple was unwavering, and Naren too began to accept  Sri Ramakrishna as his Master. Find out more about their wonderful relationship in this episode.  Narrator : Meera Alagaraja The Story of Vivekananda Publisher: Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati  For purchase of a print copy of the aforementioned book : http://shop.advaitaashrama.org/ 

The Story of Vivekananda : Chapter - 5 : Naren Meets Sri Ramakrishna

November 04, 2020 11:30 - 5 minutes - 10.8 MB

Children Series Title : Naren Meets Sri Ramakrishna What happened when Naren met Sri Ramakrishna? What was Naren's opinion about Sri Ramakrishna? Find out more in this interesting episode. Narrator : Meera Alagaraja The Story of Vivekananda Publisher: Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati  For purchase of a print copy of the aforementioned book : http://shop.advaitaashrama.org/ 

The Story of Vivekananda : Chapter - 3 : Naren Grows Up

November 02, 2020 12:30 - 4 minutes - 8.31 MB

Children Series Title : Naren Grows Up The following podcast is about the story of Swami Vivekananda. This story retold for children,  traces his monumental journey from his divine birth to his spiritual realisation under his Guru, Sri  Ramakrishna, and from his mission to enlighten the West on the merits of Vedanta to his task to set  up an organisation to elevate India and the world at large.  Narrator : Meera Alagaraja The Story of Vivekananda Publisher: Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati ...

The Story of Vivekananda : Chapter - 4 : Naren Grows Up

November 02, 2020 12:30 - 4 minutes - 8.31 MB

Children Series Title : Naren Grows Up The following podcast is about the story of Swami Vivekananda. This story retold for children,  traces his monumental journey from his divine birth to his spiritual realisation under his Guru, Sri  Ramakrishna, and from his mission to enlighten the West on the merits of Vedanta to his task to set  up an organisation to elevate India and the world at large.  Narrator : Meera Alagaraja The Story of Vivekananda Publisher: Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati ...

The Story of Vivekananda : Chapter - 3 : Naren and His Friends

October 31, 2020 11:26 - 6 minutes - 12.3 MB

Children Series Title : Naren and His Friends At a young age, Naren displayed qualities of head and heart that will make him a world leader. Listen to this interesting episode where Naren and his friends successfully confronted people who tried to harass and threaten them. Narrator : Meera Alagaraja The Story of Vivekananda Publisher: Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati  For purchase of a print copy of the aforementioned book : http://shop.advaitaashrama.org/ 

The Story of Sarada Devi : Chapter - 5 : Jagath Janani Ma Sarada Devi

October 27, 2020 05:30 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MB

Children Series Title : Jagath Janani Ma Sarada Devi Sri Sarada Devi is divine consort of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna. Her life teaches how maintain calm and peace when one has to confront the problems of life. Narrator : Manasa Venkataramanan Publisher: Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati For purchase of a print copy of the aforementioned book : http://shop.advaitaashrama.org/ 

The Story of Sarada Devi : Chapter - 4 : The Five Fires

October 24, 2020 02:30 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MB

Children Series Title : The Five Fires Sri Sarada Devi is divine consort of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna. Her life teaches how maintain calm and peace when one has to confront the problems of life.  Narrator : Manasa Venkataramanan Publisher: Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati For purchase of a print copy of the aforementioned book : http://shop.advaitaashrama.org/ 

The Story of Sarada Devi : Chapter - 3 : Sri Ramakrishna worships Sri Sarada Devi as—The Divine Mother of the Universe

October 23, 2020 02:30 - 12 minutes - 23.5 MB

Children Series Title : Sri Ramakrishna worships Sri Sarada Devi as—The Divine Mother of the Universe Sri Sarada Devi is divine consort of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna. Her life teaches how maintain calm and peace when one has to confront the problems of life.  Narrator : Manasa Venkataramanan Publisher: Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati For purchase of a print copy of the aforementioned book : http://shop.advaitaashrama.org/ 

Meditation : Moments of Joy

October 18, 2020 12:32 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Dive deep and find the pearl of peace that passeth understanding. Relax & elevate your thoughts by listening to soft music with inspiring quotes from Swami Vivekananda

Tales from Vivekananda : Chapter - 2

October 18, 2020 10:26 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

Children Series This is an interesting story which gives us a perspective of the world. Narrator: Rajveer Rane Book: Tales from Vivekananda Publisher: Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati For purchase of a print copy of the aforementioned book : http://shop.advaitaashrama.org/ 

Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa : Chapter - 7 : Promise Fulfilled

October 13, 2020 10:30 - 2 minutes - 6.07 MB

Children Series Title : Promise Fulfilled When Gadhadhar's parents made arrangements for his upanayana ceremony, they received a rude shock from him. What did Gadhadhar say to his parents? What happened to his upanayana ceremony? Find out more in this compelling episode. Narrator: Srikala Ganapathy Book: Sri Ramakrishna Story for Children Publisher: Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai

Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa : Chapter - 6 : Visalakshi Temple

October 12, 2020 10:30 - 2 minutes - 6.07 MB

Children Series Title : Visalakshi Temple In this episode, Srikala Ganapathy narrates how Gadhadhar helped ascetics who rested in a choultry in his village and how the ascetics pacified Chandramani Devi and removed her misapprehension about them. Narrator: Srikala Ganapathy Book: Sri Ramakrishna Story for Children Publisher: Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai

Tales from Vivekananda : 4 - Narada and Maya

October 07, 2020 10:30 - 11 minutes - 25.8 MB

Children Series Title : Narada and Maya Once Narada did not understand the concept of Maya. He went to Sri Krishna and asked him to explain about Maya. What did Sri Krishna do then? Find out more in this fascinating episode.  Narrator: Rajveer Rane Book: Tales from Vivekananda Publisher: Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati

Srikrishna : Chapter - 10 : Evil Advisers of Kamsa

October 01, 2020 07:38 - 1 minute - 3.65 MB

Children Series Title : Evil Advisers of Kamsa The advisers of Kamsa were full of evil. Listen to this episode and find out what these evil advisers suggested Kamsa for killing Sri Krishna and find out what Kamsa did as a result. Narrator : Manasa Venkataramanan Title: Sri Krishna - Vol. 1 (Pictorial) Publisher: Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai

Srikrishna : Chapter - 9 : Kamsa Attempts to Kill the Child

September 29, 2020 12:30 - 4 minutes - 7.82 MB

Children Series Title : Kamsa Attempts to Kill the Child Kamasa receives a report of the birth of the eighth child, a female one. This riveting episode recounts Kamsa's attempts to kill the female child who is none other than the Yoga Maya.  Narrator : Manasa Venkataramanan Title: Sri Krishna - Vol. 1 (Pictorial) Publisher: Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai

Srikrishna : Chapter - 8 : Transfer of Sri Krishna to Gokula

September 28, 2020 12:30 - 2 minutes - 5.3 MB

Children Series Title : Transfer of Sri Krishna to Gokula Sri Mahavishnu orders Vasudeva to relocate the child Krishna to the house of Nanda at Gokula. This captivating episode recollects the extraordinary journey of Vasudeva with baby Krishna to Gokula. Narrator : Manasa Venkataramanan Title: Sri Krishna - Vol. 1 (Pictorial) Publisher: Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai

Srikrishna : Chapter - 7 : Sri Krishna is Born

September 27, 2020 12:30 - 7 minutes - 13.4 MB

Children Series Title : Sri Krishna is Born Sri Krishna, the Supreme God, is born on earth. How does He look like? What did Vasudeva and Devaki pray to Him? Find out more in this interesting episode. Narrator : Manasa Venkataramanan Title: Sri Krishna - Vol. 1 (Pictorial) Publisher: Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai

Srikrishna : Chapter - 6 : Brahma and Shiva Appear before Devaki

September 26, 2020 12:30 - 1 minute - 2.75 MB

Children Series Title : Brahma and Shiva Appear before Devaki This episode narrates how Shiva, Brahma and host of other devas appeared before Devaki to welcome the advent of Sri Krishna. Narrator : Manasa Venkataramanan Title: Sri Krishna - Vol. 1 (Pictorial) Publisher: Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai

Srikrishna : Chapter - 5 : Devaki Escapes Death

September 25, 2020 12:30 - 2 minutes - 4.53 MB

Children Series Title : Devaki Escapes Death The greatest nemesis of Kamsa is in Devaki's womb. Will Kamsa kill Devaki? Find out more in this interesting episode. Narrator : Manasa Venkataramanan Title: Sri Krishna - Vol. 1 (Pictorial) Publisher: Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai

Srikrishna : Chapter - 4 : Yogamaya's Mission

September 24, 2020 12:30 - 2 minutes - 3.85 MB

Children Series Title : Yogamaya's Mission This episode narrates how Lord Narayana commanded His supreme power, Yoga Maya, to assist in the birth of Sri Balarama.  Narrator : Manasa Venkataramanan Title: Sri Krishna - Vol. 1 (Pictorial) Publisher: Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai

Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa : Chapter - 4 : Gadhadhar at School

September 19, 2020 10:30 - 1 minute - 3.98 MB

Children Series Title : Gadhadhar at School In this episode, Srikala Ganapathy narrates how Gadhadhar developed an aversion towards rote learning and how he became interested in arts—drama, painting, clay modelling and others. Narrator: Srikala Ganapathy Book: Sri Ramakrishna for Children Publisher: Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai

Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa : Chapter - 5 : Assistance to Ascetics

September 19, 2020 10:30 - 2 minutes - 5.58 MB

Children Series Title : Assistance to Ascetics In this episode, Srikala Ganapathy narrates how Gadhadhar helped ascetics who rested in a choultry in his village and how the ascetics pacified Chandramani Devi and removed her misapprehension about them.  Narrator: Srikala Ganapathy Book: Sri Ramakrishna for Children Publisher: Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai

Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa : Chapter - 1

September 17, 2020 12:30 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

Children Series Title : Kshudhiram's Dream  Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa is an incarnation of God lived in this era, India. His chief disciple was Swami Vivekananda who had appeared in the world parliament of Religion to represent Sanatana Dharma. Sri Ramakrishna practised all relgions and said that all religions leads to same goal. Narrator : Srikala Ganapathy Publisher : Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai.

Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa : Chapter - 1

September 17, 2020 12:30 - 2 minutes - 4.85 MB

Children Series Title : Kshudhiram's Dream  Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa is an incarnation of God lived in this era, India. His chief disciple was Swami Vivekananda who had appeared in the world parliament of Religion to represent Sanatana Dharma. Sri Ramakrishna practised all relgions and said that all religions leads to same goal. Narrator : Srikala Ganapathy Publisher : Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai.

Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa : Chapter - 1 : Kshudhiram's Dream

September 17, 2020 12:30 - 2 minutes - 4.85 MB

Children Series Title : Kshudhiram's Dream  Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa is an incarnation of God lived in this era, India. His chief disciple was Swami Vivekananda who had appeared in the world parliament of Religion to represent Sanatana Dharma. Sri Ramakrishna practised all relgions and said that all religions leads to same goal. Narrator : Srikala Ganapathy Publisher : Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai.

Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa : Chapter - 3 : Gadhadhar and the Village Folks

September 17, 2020 12:30 - 1 minute - 3.75 MB

Children Series Title : Gadhadhar and the Village Folks In this episode, how Gadhadhar's childhood needs got mysteriously fulfilled and how the village folks rejoiced at the sight of the child are narrated here. Narrator : Srikala Ganapathy Publisher : Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai.

Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa : Chapter - 2 : Chandramani Devi's Experience

September 17, 2020 12:30 - 2 minutes - 5.9 MB

Children Series Title : Chandramani Devi's Experience In this episode, Chandramani Devi's divine experience, her subsequent pregnancy and the birth of Gadhahar, later known as Sri Ramakrishna, are narrated here. Narrator : Srikala Ganapathy Publisher : Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai.

Moral Stories : 4 - Seed of Success

September 14, 2020 10:09 - 4 minutes - 11.4 MB

Moral Stories Title : Seed of Success In this episode, Srividya Veeraraghavan narrates an interesting story of how truthfulness and courage will lead to success.  Narrator : Srividya Veeraraghavan

Moral Stories : 3- Sometimes Just let it be

September 10, 2020 05:45 - 2 minutes - 5.34 MB

Moral Stories Title : Sometimes Just let it be

Moral Stories : 2 - Little Boy’s Meeting with God

September 10, 2020 05:43 - 2 minutes - 5.79 MB

Moral Stories Title : Little Boy’s Meeting with God

Moral Stories

September 10, 2020 05:42 - 8 minutes - 8.06 MB

Moral Stories Title :  1)  A Man with a Lamp 2) Little Boy’s Meeting with God 3) Sometimes Just let it be 4) Seed of Success

Moral Stories : 1 - A Man with a Lamp

September 10, 2020 05:42 - 1 minute - 3.14 MB

Moral Stories Title : A Man with a Lamp

Tales from Vivekananda

September 10, 2020 05:37 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

Children Series This is an interesting story which gives us a perspective of the world. Narrator : Rajveer Rane Tales from Vivekananda Publisher: Advaita Ashrama, Mayavati