PM Modi pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary, observed annually as National Youth Day, describing him as a “powerful source of inspiration for India’s youth” whose ideas continue to energise the nation’s journey towards a developed India.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “My respectful tribute to Swami Vivekananda, the powerful source of inspiration for India’s youth power, on his birth anniversary. His personality and works continuously infuse new energy into the resolve for a developed India. My wish is that this divine occasion of National Youth Day brings new strength and new self-confidence for all fellow citizens, especially our young companions.”
“Swami Vivekananda believed that youth power is the strongest foundation for nation-building. Through their energy and passion, Indian youth can turn every resolve into reality,” the Prime Minister added.
President Droupadi Murmu also paid homage to Swami Vivekananda, calling him a timeless visionary and spiritual icon. In a post on X, she said, “I pay my humble tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary celebrated as National Youth Day. A timeless visionary and spiritual icon, he preached that inner strength and service to humanity were foundations of a meaningful life. He carried India’s eternal wisdom to the world. Swamiji instilled national pride among Indians and inspired the youth to contribute to nation building. His teachings will continue to inspire humanity.”
In a post on X, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan said, “Paid tributes to one of India’s greatest spiritual luminaries, Swami Vivekananda, on his birth anniversary, observed as National Youth Day, at the Vice President’s Enclave. Swamiji’s life and teachings emphasised inner strength, self-discipline, and selfless service as the pillars of a purposeful life. By taking India’s civilisational wisdom to the world, he ignited national pride and instilled confidence among the youth to work for the nation’s progress. His ideals continue to be a guiding light for generations.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended greetings on National Youth Day and recalled Swami Vivekananda’s role in empowering the youth and promoting social service.
He said, “On the occasion of Swami Vivekananda Ji’s birth anniversary, I pay my respectful obeisance to him and extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the citizens of the country on ‘National Youth Day’. Swami Vivekananda Ji, who connected the youth of the country with the Indian tradition of knowledge, philosophy, and spirituality, and took its reach to global forums, also established ideals of social service through the Ramakrishna Mission. The thoughts of Swami Ji, who gave the message of not stopping before achieving the goal, are awakening a sense of duty and patriotism among the youth and accelerating the construction of a developed India.”
Swami Vivekananda was born on January 12, 1863, in Kolkata. The Government of India declared January 12 as National Youth Day in 1984 to honour Swami Vivekananda’s legacy and to motivate young people by connecting them with his ideals, while encouraging their active participation in nation-building.
