National Youth Day 2023: Every year on January 12, National Youth Day is observed to commemorate the birthday of Swami Vivekanand, a prominent Indian saint, spiritual leader, and philosopher. The life of Vivekananda is an inspiration for all. Through his principles and teachings, he has not only influenced Indian society, but also western culture.
The significance of National Youth Day:
The primary purpose of the National Youth Day celebration is to guide and encourage the youth of India to follow the straight path, to promote national unity and brotherhood, and to contribute to the nation’s growth.
National Youth Day’s past:
Since 1985, this event has been commemorated annually throughout India. On the same day in 1883, Swamiji delivered his renowned address on Hinduism at the Chicago Parliament of Religions, beginning with the phrase “Sisters and Brothers of America.” He was the first Indian whose speech in the United States astonished the crowd.
Swami Vivekananda taught Yoga and Vedanta to the western world and was instrumental in elevating Hinduism to the rank of a significant international religion.
He was a key participant in the late 19th and early 20th century Hindu reform movement and is noted for his teachings on Vedanta, a Hindu philosophical system. Vivekananda is respected for his contributions to India’s spiritual and cultural growth, and his message of unity and tolerance has inspired countless individuals around the globe.
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Motivational quotes by Swami Vivekananda
1) Maintain your own identity
“Learn from others everything that is good, but absorb it in your own way; do not become others.”
God exists everywhere
“Where else can we locate God if we cannot see him in our own hearts and in all living things?”
3) Overcome the fear of weakness and failure
“The biggest sin is to think that you are weak”
4) Actual definition of Hinduism
“I am proud to be a member of a religion that has taught the world tolerance and acceptance of all people. we believe not merely in universal toleration, but we accept all religions as true.”
5) You cannot buy character; it needs to be built
“Neither money pays, nor does name, nor renown, nor learning; it is character that may break through insurmountable obstacles.”
6) Be vigilant
“Arise! Awake! and continue till the objective is attained.”
7) Primary responsibilities of adolescents
“It is the responsibility of adolescents to be accountable to themselves, their families, society, and the nation.”
8) The changemakers
“Youth is youth and has no age…. They have unparalleled vigour and enthusiasm…. They have the ability to effect change.”
9) Most advantageous national asset
“The young population determines the destiny of a nation…. Countries with large youth populations have the greatest growth potential.”
10) Recognize oneself
“If you don’t talk to yourself once a day, you may lose out on meeting an exceptional person in the world.”
Youth National Festival 2023:
Host State: Karnataka
Participating Cities:
The National Youth Festival will be hosted in Hubballi and Dharwad, which are twin cities.
