Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu Prant, Madurai Branch, Ramar Vistar (TVS Nagar) organised a Universal Brotherhood Day programme at TVS Higher Secondary School, Madurai, with enthusiastic participation from students and faculty members on 11th September 2025. The event commemorated Swami Vivekananda’s historic Chicago Address of 1893, which highlighted the ideals of harmony and global unity.
The gathering was addressed by Shri. Prabhakaran ji, Kendra Karyakartha, who delivered an inspiring talk on the life and message of Swami Vivekananda. He explained the significance of Universal Brotherhood as envisioned by Swamiji and emphasized its relevance in today’s world. By recalling Swamiji’s Chicago speech, he led the students to reflect on how values of unity, tolerance, and mutual respect can transform society.
120 participants, including students and teachers participated in the celebration. The students listened with rapt attention, actively engaging with the ideas shared, and expressed their interest in practicing brotherhood in their daily lives. The event stood out as a meaningful celebration, reminding all present that brotherhood remains the cornerstone of human unity.
