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VIVEKANANDAASHRAMFinding proper religious instruction asthe best way to consolidate Hinduforces and to prevent religiousconversion, Swami Madhuranandaji Maharajof Vivekananda Ashram, Vellimalai foundedthe Hindu Dharma Vidya Peetham. TheVidya Peetham, by writing books forsystematic religious instruction in fivegrades, and by training local volunteers forconducting weekly classes in villages, hasdone great service to the cause ofNationalism andSECTION - 1MORARI BAPU ANDOTHER RELIGIOUSPREACHERSSant Morari Bapu, Dongreji Maharaj,Kripananda Variar, Anjam MadhawanNumboodri, Sant Keshavadas, PulavarKeeran, Sengalipuram Ananta RamaDikshitar and a large number of Pauranikas,tell the public, the stories of the Ramayana,the Mahabharata, the Bhagawatam and thestories of Nayanmars. Moral lessons,spiritual training, practice of Bhakti andconsolidation of the social forces are thebenefits that accrue to the society. Moderncommunication facilities have made itpossible for millions of people assemble atone place and build up an atmosphere ofdevotion, wisdom, and togetherness, whichall reflect the strength of India.spirituality. Hundreds of classes involvingthousands of children are held everyweekend to give moral and religiousinstruction to them, through, stories, songs,lessons and games. Equally significant arewomen’s organizations conductingsystematic Deepa Puja in villages. DeepaPujas have brought lakhs of women togetherand have given them a religious identity andtraining. Swami Madhuranandaji’sprogrammes are being taken up in theneighbouring districts of Tamil Nadu and inother countries where Tamil Hindus live.VIVEKANANDA ASHRAMVELLIMALAI, KANYAKUMARI DT.SAMARTHA BHARATA 10