Bhushan Raina, the managing director of Tinplate, at the bhoomi pujan. Picture by Bhola Prasad

Jamshedpur, Dec. 26: Swami Vivekananda is known for his Chicago speech and his contributions to the society but there is lot more one can learn about him.

And in two years, one can read up on the preacher at Children of Ramakrishna Institute of Fundamental Research — be it his contribution in the revival of Hinduism or his dedication towards Ramakrishna.

The institute, an initiative of spiritual and philanth- ropic association Children of Ramakrishna, would house a shrine, library, classrooms, an audio-visual room and medical facilities. The blueprint of the same is being prepared.

The bhoomi pujan for the institute was conducted today.

At the centre, students and scholars can conduct a research on Vivekananda, Vedanta and the cultural heritage of India. The Children of Ramakrishna Institute of Fundamental Research on Vivekananda will be built on 18,000ft land leased by Tata Steel for the purpose.

“This was our dream project for over 37 years and it is taking shape now. This institute would help interested candidates in conducting research without travelling far. The doors of the institute will be open for people of all religion and countries,” said Acharya Sree Dadajee, the foun-der of Children of Ramakrishna.

The institute will arrange for value orientation events for teachers and NGO employees, educational motivation programme for college students, art of self-improvement, meditation, yoga and special training for medical professionals.

“The institute will conduct residential youth camps, training in classical and devotional music, programme for tribals and practical vedanta classes,” said Partha Sarathy, the general secretary of institute.

The foundation stone laying ceremony organised today was attended by vice-president (corporate services) Partha Sengupta and Sanjay Chowdhury, the chief of corporate communications of Tata Steel and Bhushan Raina, the managing director of Tinplate.

“The institute of fundamental research on Swami Vivekananda will be a big contribution to our society, especially in the state. The organisation would be constructed to implement the vision and ideas of Swami Vivekananda, which are very relevant today. I think youngsters will benefit the most from the institute,” said Sengupta.

Apart from the resea- rch centre, the institutes will propagate the message and teachings of Vivekananda through study circle classes, publication of literature and articles, cultural programmes on drama, talks and musical soirees.

The institute will also conduct humanitarian services like educational support for the downtrodden, library, medical aid and moral support to tribals.