THE ORDER ON THE MARCH (Jan )
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Summary
The Order on the March (January 2017) details various activities and initiatives undertaken by Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission centers across India and abroad. In India, centers like Ranchi Morabadi Ashrama and Baranagar Math organized devotees’ and youths’ conventions, cultural competitions, and spiritual retreats, attracting hundreds to thousands of participants. Chennai Math staged a Tamil drama on Sister Nivedita, while Jalpaiguri Ashrama and Vijayawada Centre conducted discourses and youths’ conventions. New infrastructure projects, including auditoriums, office blocks, and multipurpose halls, were inaugurated at centers like Patna Ashrama and Shivanahalli. Free eye camps treated thousands of patients, with Lucknow and Ranchi Morabadi centers leading in scale. Values education and youth programs, such as workshops and Swachchha Bharat Abhiyan cleaning drives, engaged over 900 participants. Internationally, San Francisco’s Old Temple was rededicated, and Mymensingh (Bangladesh) celebrated its centenary. Relief efforts included flood and fire assistance in Bihar and Assam, winter garments distribution, and distress relief across multiple centers, providing essentials like blankets, food, and clothing to thousands. The report highlights a wide range of spiritual, educational, and humanitarian activities underscoring the organization’s commitment to service and community engagement.
Conclusion
The Order on the March highlights the Ramakrishna Mission's extensive outreach in 2016, marked by educational initiatives, community service, and cultural celebrations. Key outcomes include the engagement of over 10,000 participants in youth conventions, values education workshops, and public events commemorating Sister Nivedita and Swami Subodhanandaji. Infrastructure developments, such as new buildings and facilities, expanded operational capacity. Notably, free eye camps treated thousands of patients, while disaster relief efforts provided essential aid to flood, fire, and winter-affected communities. The global presence was reinforced through events in the U.S., Bangladesh, and Fiji. These activities underscore the Mission's commitment to education, healthcare, and social welfare, reflecting its enduring legacy of service and spiritual engagement.