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Farewell for Class
12 Students
of Omkarananda
Saraswati Nilayam Inter-College,
Muni-ki-reti, 19th February 2011
Report by Siddharth Sahani, Class XII
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Swami Vishveshwarananda
and Col. D.L. Sachdeva lighting the
Deepa in front of
the picture of Gurudev Swami Omkarananda. |
On the 19th of February 2011, the students of
class XII were given a formal Farewell by the students and
teachers of the school. On this occasion revered Swami
Vishveshwaranandaji Maharaj, President Omkarananda Ashram, was
present to bless the students. The parents of the outgoing batch
also attended the function.
The day began with the lighting of the lamp by
revered Swamiji and the School Choir sang the famous lines of the
Shloka - 'Asato ma Sad gamaya…' "Lead us from untruth to
Truth..." An aura of Divinity was created by the chanting of
the Hymns and Saraswati Vandana was sung to invoke the Blessings
of Goddess Saraswati. A traditional Hawana was performed by the
Ashramites to purify the atmosphere and to bless the students for
their future endeavour. Even students appearing for their ICSE
examination participated in the Hawana. Later Prasadam was
distributed to all present there.
A number of students spoke and became
nostalgic when they talked about the happy and carefree days that
they have spent in the school. The School Captain, Gargi Gairola,
said that the school is like a family and "a Home away from Home"
in true sense. Dr. A. Gairola (Father of Gargi Gairola) said that
the School is like a Temple and the Teachers are like God and
respecting the teachers, parents and elders will take the students
to a very high level. He appreciated the Principal and the
Teachers for the exposure given to the students in the National
and the International events which enhances the overall
personality of the students.
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Mrs. Banerji, Music
Teacher, and her students enriching the outgoing students
with beautiful songs and music performance. |
The School Vice-Captain, Deepali Agarwal, said
that the love and care she has received from the Teachers are
incomparable. Another student, Parikshit Singh Rawat, said that he
has spent the best time of his life in Omkarananda Saraswati
Nilayam and remembered the childhood days spent with his best
friends here. He also spoke about the contribution of the
different Teachers in grooming his personality.
Anubhuti Dhyani
said that she has studied in three different schools but found
this school, Omkarananda Saraswati Nilayam, to be the best. She
found the teachers here very helpful and easily approachable to
discuss any problem.
Mrs. Ratna Gaur (Mother of Anamika Gaur) said
that the children are lucky to study in this school and
appreciated the strict discipline and administration of the school
which ultimately would take the students and the school to higher
and higher levels.
Swami Vishveshwaranandaji Maharaj, in his
speech, appreciated student Parikshit's oratory skill. He told to
the students, that there is no gain without pain and all the
duties should be carried out peacefully, honestly and sincerely.
He said that one should not be attached too much to outer luxury,
otherwise these attachments to perishing things will only bring
worries. He further advised the students to do good deeds, the
result of which will come back to them one day. Swamiji also
emphasized that one should never forget Gurudev Paramahamsa
Omkarananda, thanks to whom so many students get excellent
education.
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Priests of Omkarananda Ashram are performing Yajna
to
bless all the students for a good future. |
At the end, the Principal Col. (Retd.) D.L.
Sachdeva said that there were times when he was very strict with
the students, but it was only for their betterment. He blessed the
students for their future endeavours and asked them to be close to
the spiritual culture.
Under the guidance of the Music teacher, Mrs.
Sujata Banerjee, the School Choir recited a Geeta Shloka and sang
a Bhajan "Gopal gokul…" They also presented a Song
"hon har desh ke…" to motivate the students for their
future prospects. The entire programme was anchored by two
students of class XI, Garima Gairola and Sonal Nagpal.
The Farewell Celebration was concluded by the
lighting of the deepas by the students and they all sought the
Blessings of Swamiji, Principal, Teachers and Parents.
Each student was presented a Bhagawad Gita and
a Rudraksh by Swami Vishveshwaranandaji Maharaj.
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