29th May.2011- One of those days/moments that will stay with me forever.
On this day,I experienced and felt the magic and aura of Swami Vivekananda- a Visionary and a Modern Prophet.
On the occassion of Swami Vivekananda's 150th Birth Anniversary, The Indian Railways organised an unique exhibition. An exhibition on a train.
It was a special train with two air-conditioned coaches exhibiting interesting titbits,details, pictures and write-ups on the life and message of Swami ji.It was what we can call a "Mobile Museum". The train was flagged-off on 12 January, 2011 from the Howrah Station and travelled the length and breadth of India. Thiruvananthapuram, Hyderabad, Chennai,Kancheepuram, Katpadi, Puducherry,Madurai, Dharmapuri are some of the places where the train halted for a few days so that people can come, see and get to know one of India's true gifts to this world.
The train was stationed on the platform # 10 at the Secunderabad station on 28th, 29th and 30th May 2011. When I reached there alone, I saw that there was quite a big queue of people patiently waiting for their turn. I was happy that something like this was met with a good response. The entry was free too.There was even a book stall arranged selling all stuff about Swami ji.
When I finally got my turn to enter the train, it was like "Wow". There was so much on the interior of the bogies. Am not talking about the number of posters or pictures. What I mean was how much each of those posters & pictures contained in them. They had stories. They had feelings. They had the entire journey of Swami Vivekananda's life. I felt as if I got transported to those times. Literally. And then at the end of it all placed on a board, was Swami ji's signature. I had goosebumps when I saw that. I kept looking at it for quite some time.
And then I walked out. Stood outside the bogies for some time. Ah, that feeling. I wanted it to seep inside me. And it did.
I wish people realise how precious life and love is. There is no greater good than living a life loving others and serving others. The train was rightly called "Vivek Express". I wish each one who visited the exhibition felt his/her "Vivek" arise in them. It's about time people awoke !!
Thanks Enn !!
On this day,I experienced and felt the magic and aura of Swami Vivekananda- a Visionary and a Modern Prophet.
On the occassion of Swami Vivekananda's 150th Birth Anniversary, The Indian Railways organised an unique exhibition. An exhibition on a train.
It was a special train with two air-conditioned coaches exhibiting interesting titbits,details, pictures and write-ups on the life and message of Swami ji.It was what we can call a "Mobile Museum". The train was flagged-off on 12 January, 2011 from the Howrah Station and travelled the length and breadth of India. Thiruvananthapuram, Hyderabad, Chennai,Kancheepuram, Katpadi, Puducherry,Madurai, Dharmapuri are some of the places where the train halted for a few days so that people can come, see and get to know one of India's true gifts to this world.
The train was stationed on the platform # 10 at the Secunderabad station on 28th, 29th and 30th May 2011. When I reached there alone, I saw that there was quite a big queue of people patiently waiting for their turn. I was happy that something like this was met with a good response. The entry was free too.There was even a book stall arranged selling all stuff about Swami ji.
When I finally got my turn to enter the train, it was like "Wow". There was so much on the interior of the bogies. Am not talking about the number of posters or pictures. What I mean was how much each of those posters & pictures contained in them. They had stories. They had feelings. They had the entire journey of Swami Vivekananda's life. I felt as if I got transported to those times. Literally. And then at the end of it all placed on a board, was Swami ji's signature. I had goosebumps when I saw that. I kept looking at it for quite some time.
I wish people realise how precious life and love is. There is no greater good than living a life loving others and serving others. The train was rightly called "Vivek Express". I wish each one who visited the exhibition felt his/her "Vivek" arise in them. It's about time people awoke !!
Thanks Enn !!
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