Jan 12, 2021, 10:58 AM IST
Swami Vivekananda, born as Narendranath Dutta, was one of India’s most iconic and influential spiritual personalities. India celebrates National Youth Day to honour Swami Vivekananda. It was on this day in 1863 that the youth icon was born. The day is also known as Yuva Diwas and is observed at schools and colleges with functions, speeches and so on.
Representing India at the Parliament of the World s Religions on September 11, 1893 at the Art Institute of Chicago, Swami Vivekananda, began his speech by addressing the audience as “Sisters and brothers of America!”
The audience present at the venue was pleasantly shocked as well as impressed.
National Youth Day 2021: 10 inspirational and powerful quotes by Swami Vivekananda
National Youth Day 2021 is observed on January 12 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
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Jan 12, 2021, 07:55 AM IST
National Youth Day 2021 is observed on January 12 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. It is also known as Yuva Diwas. Swami Vivekananda s speech at the World Religion Conference in Chicago in 1893 is still considered as the most effective speech given by any Indian. Swami Vivekananda mentioned communalism, religious bigotry, and violence in his address. He said that if these evils had not happened, the world would have been a better place than today.
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Swami Vivekananda s Birth Anniversary: Quotes That Hold Relevance Today
On Swami Vivekananda s birth anniversary, we bring you his most inspiring quotes that hold relevance today. India | News18 | January 12, 2021, 10:02 am
1/ 12 Born on January 12, 1863, Swami Vivekananda emerged as one of the inspiring personalities. He came under international spotlight after his enticing speech at the Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893. He was known for his Vedanta philosophy and became India’s spiritual ambassador, becoming a bridge of religion and science between east and west. He died in 1902 and lived for 39 years but created a lasting impression among his followers.
2/ 12 On Swami Vivekananda s birth anniversary, we bring you his most inspiring quotes that hold relevance today. (Image: News18 Creative)
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Deblina Chatterjee 294948 reads Mumbai Updated: January 13, 2021 03:15 pm National Youth Day 2020: Here’s the significance of this day and how can we celebrate it
National Youth Day is celebrated on January 12, on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The Government of India first celebrated this day as National Youth Day, and since 1985, it is celebrated in all over India. Swami Vivekananda is one of the greatest philosophers and monks in the world. So, here’s how can you celebrate this day.