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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 26 COMMUNITYLINK Lord Ram consoles his father Dasharath | Lord Hanuman meets Sita at Ashok Vatika | The great war of words and swords | Lord Ram with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman at his Coronation Cultural connection energises Chinmaya Youth Aman Pillay The Chinmaya Yuva Kendra (CHYK) is the global Youth Wing of the Chinmaya Mission. Working under the motto, ‘Harnessing Youth Potential through Dynamic Spirituality,’ CHYK aims to empower youth with the vision, values and vigour to achieve success in all fields. Youth is a stage in a life that comes with its unique struggles and challenges. It can be a period of intense questioning and self-doubt. In that respect, the values of Poojya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda and the vision of CHYK continue to guide us today. Optimising Energy “Youth is a stage in human development when the personality is bursting with energy, enthusiasm and dynamism. This is also a phase in life when receptivity and retentivity are at the optimum. What they require is a clear vision of a goal in life and exercises for the cultivation of the right values of life to enable them to mould their personality and harness their inner resources along constructive channels. This systematic preparation alone can equip the youth to face the challenges of life with a smile.” These values are enforced in practice through weekly classes where youth study Hindu scriptures delivered in English. Scriptures like Ramayana, Mahabharata, Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita belong to individuals at all ages; the only barrier is the platform to learn. Under the guidance of resident monk Swami Atulananda Ji, youth are encouraged to test the logic of the scriptures themselves through applied practice. It allows youth to connect with the teachings of Vedanta at a personal level thereby allowing them to live with those teachings. Youth at one point or another face the dilemma of Arjuna on the battlefield, by understanding themselves, with the wisdom of the sages, youth can overcome any obstacle. Cultural Connection On another level, CHYK helps youth connect with Hindu culture. This serves an important aspect in helping youths develop their sense of identity and preserving the Hindu heritage for future generations. In conjunction with this, youth participate in local and global camps. Some previous topics for local camps were the Logic of Spirituality and the Fourteen Spiritual Laws of Success. With knowledge enshrined in Vedanta, these camps help provide a holistic vision for youth to develop a higher vision or goal for themselves. It helps develop deeper thinking and facilitates the path to self-knowledge. Through these practices, youth are reminded of their unbound potential through simple application of spirituality in everyday life. Question and seek CHYK operates not unlike a family. Here youth find connection and a sense of belonging. The Chinmaya Mission participates in various activities throughout the year and the youth are called upon to serve. Here CHYKs can enhance their skills and even take on leadership roles. Though sometimes challenging it facilitates the all-round development of the individual. Through service and learning the mind is purified and life is transformed. As Swami Chinmayananda said, “The youth are not useless and careless. They are used less and cared less.” The CHYK thus gives youth a forum to use their power to question (the scriptures) by which they find direction (through the ancient wisdom and sublime philosophy), nay it also gives them the necessary avenue to share their love and care for each other as they become one family through their journey and growth. This is why youth cherish CHYK as they face their challenges in life. Editor’s Note: The pictures appearing with the above article are scenes from ‘Ramayan: A Legend Relived,’ a dance and dialogue production scheduled to be staged from September 30 to October 2, 2016 at Bruce Ritchie Performing Arts Centre, Massey High School, 274, Don Buck Road, Massey West. For further details, please see the advertisement in this Section.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 ARTLINK-Ratna Venkat 27 Lata Mangeshkar inspires local talent to shine Lata Mangeshkar inspiration-Vidya Teke Ratna Venkat ratna@indiannewslink.co.nz Tickets are selling fast for Aarohi Academy of Music’s much awaited programme, ‘Khamoshiyaan Gun Gunane Lagi,’ the third Live-in-Concert tribute to Hindi Cinema’s music legend Lata Mangeshkar and her evergreen songs. The programme is scheduled to commence at 630 pm on Saturday, September 24 at Dorothy Winstone Centre, Auckland Girls’ Grammar School. Hindustani musician and Director of her Mt Roskill-based Academy, Vidya Teke, is understandably excited as the date draws near for her and her team to stage another quality concert that Aucklanders can enjoy. “Besides selecting 30 songs from Lata Ji’s collection of more than 25,000, our show highlights an element of surprise each year,” Vidya told Indian Newslink. Surprise assured Surprises in their former concerts included ‘Unplugged’ (2014), in which certain songs were not time bound, and ‘Language Medley’ (2015), a medley of three songs rendered in as many languages, including Marathi, Malayalam and Gujarati. Vidya assures of another surprise at this year’s programme. Vidya’s husband Shekhar Babanrao Teke has been the Organiser and Event Manager of the Academy’s Live-in-Concert series. He has also been involved in the selection of Lata’s songs each time. Aarohi Academy of Music Presents Khamoshiyaan Gun Gunane Lagi Live-in-Concert Tribute to Lata Mangeshkar Dorothy Winstone Centre, Auckland Girls’ Grammer School, 16 Howe St, Auckland September 24, 2016 at 6:30pm Tickets: $20 per person For group bookings and more information, please call Shekhar Babanrao Teke on 021-02736054 Email: aarohimusic.nz@gmail.com Vidya credits her husband for realising her dreams and successfully implementing the Livein-Concert programme year after year. “We never repeat the songs that were sung before at our previous shows, making Lata Ji’s fans and admirers eager to expect the unexpected,” she said. Inspired fascination Vidya’s fascination for Lata began during her childhood. Lata became a source of inspiration with her dedication of life to music (Hindustani Classical, Semi-Classical and Light). Her technical perfection and ability to bring ‘bhav’ (emotion) into her songs are a combination rarely seen in today’s generation of singers. Vidya is committed to showcasing Lata’s songs and emulating her passion and dedication through ‘Aarohi Academy of Music’ and annual concerts ded- Vidya Teke with the supporting artistes icated to one of the greatest artistes of our time. During the rehearsals, students of the Academy and other well-known singers participating in ‘Khamoshiyaan Gun Gunane Lagi 3’ are encouraged to render songs in their individual styles and allow their emotions to ‘shine through,’ at the same time rendering justice to the original. Supporting artistes The supporting live orchestra will comprise Hemant Thaker (Keyboard), Joscel Alexander (Acoustic Drums), Joseph Alexander (Octopad), Monitosh Thaker (Guitar), Navneel Prasad (Tabla), Rezwan Ashraf (Guitar) and Shivam Padayachi (Bass Guitar). Tickets to the Concert, priced at $20 per person, are available at Yogiji’s Food Mart, Lotus Supermarket (Mt Roskill), Khyber Spice (Royal Oak), The Chef (Epsom) and Saatveek Vegetarian Restaurant (Sandringham). Pictures by Meghna Muralimohan “We never repeat the songs that were sung before at our previous shows, making Lata Ji’s fans and admirers eager to expect the unexpected.”
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