Mysore/Mysuru, Nov. 24 -- Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna observed that the Ramakrishna Ashram has long served as a unique source of inspiration and moral strength for the nation.

He was speaking as the chief guest at the 'Literary Service' session, organised as part of the centenary celebrations of the Mysuru Ramakrishna Ashram, held at the Vivekananda Auditorium in the Sri Ramakrishna Vidyashala premises last evening.

Somanna noted that the Ashram has been engaged in the noble mission of shaping youth into virtuous citizens through the spiritual teachings of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, the messages of Sri Sarada Devi and the ideals of Swami Vivekananda.

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