National Youth Day 2023: National Youth Day, also known as
Swami Vivekananda Jayanti, is celebrated in India on January 12 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, one of India's most influential spiritual leaders and thinkers. He was a philosopher, monk, and teacher who played a key role in the Indian independence movement and the resurgence of Hinduism in India. He is also known for his contributions to the field of education and his efforts to empower the youth of India. His teachings on education, nationalism, and spirituality continue to be relevant and have a great impact on the youth of India.
On his birth anniversary, let us look at some of the life lessons that Swami Vivekananda has taught us:
"The more we come out and do good to others, the more our hearts will be purified."
Swami Vivekananda believed that the path to self-purification is through helping others. He encouraged people to engage in selfless service and to work towards the betterment of society. He taught that the more we serve others, the more we will be able to purify our hearts and minds.
"Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached."
He taught us that we should never give up on our goals and aspirations. He urged people to be determined and persistent in their efforts to achieve their goals. He believed that by being steadfast and persistent, we can achieve anything that we set our minds to.