At Kanyakumari - a unique symbol of unity and purity - is the Memorial of Swami Vivekananda, another symbol of the united aspiration of Nation. In the Memorial, there is a happy and harmonious blend of all the architectural beauty of the country. It is a symbol of unity because the whole nation wished, worked and contributed for it. Person from all states participated in its inauguration.
"An aggregate or a congregation of men does not make a nation, nor do the geographical area and duration of time qualify a society to be known as a nation. A government formed on such a basis can be called a state, but not a nation. It is common goal or mission that makes a nation. All the constituents strive collectively for something noble. Service with spiritual orientation results in man-making which invariably and inseparably connected with nation building." It is the core of all the thoughts behind Vivekananda Kendra.
Second Phase of Vivekananda Rock Memorial was parallel when Rock Memorial was taking shape. As Eknathji used to say "To put up a Cement and Concrete structure is not the work for which I am born, I am to erect a living and dynamic monument which will be worthy of Swami Vivekananda and which will be capable of bringing into fruition his grand vision of future India."
Letter to Shri Panna
Dear Shri Panna,
You must have received Madras letter in time. I presume you must have made all arrangements preliminary to the delegation scheduled to wait upon the Madras Chief Minister.
From this end I have tried to help you in a small measure by writing personal letters to Shri Sunitibabu, Shri K.C. Basu, Shri Ashoka Sarkar and Hon’ble Justice P.B.Mukherji.
Mind, this is a great opportunity. Exert yourself and solicit help from all your co-workers. Dr. Sujit Dhar would be able to do much if he is there.
As there was no time at my disposal yesterday I wrote letters to Shri Sunitibabu and Shri K.C. Basu today. We had to post the letters at Palam late in the night yesterday.
I expected some communication from you regarding the arrangements you have been contemplating for meeting Shri Bhaktavatsalam in deputation on 14th October morning when he returns from Bhubaneshwar.
I am looking to Calcutta with expectant eyes. I shall expect your letter by 15th morning.
Yours sincerely
Eknath Ranade
Note: I am enclosing copies of letters I have written to Shri K.C. Basu and Shri Sunitibabu Chatterji.
You must have received my yesterday’s letter with enclosures.