Every year on January 12th, India celebrates National Youth Day. This is observed to honour the ideals and thoughts of Swamiji Vivekananda who had tremendous faith in youth.
He was a philosopher and a social reformer who dedicated his life to end illiteracy and child marriage. He also worked towards spreading education among women and the people belonging to lower castes.
To honor his contributions to the country, the Indian government in 1984 announced that 12 January will be observed as National Youth Day.
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Swami Vivekananda Jayanti: Quotes
“You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul.”
“In a conflict between the heart and the brain, follow your heart. ”
“The best thermometer to the progress of a nation is its treatment of its women.”
“The greatest sin is to think yourself weak.”
“The great secret of true success, of true happiness, is this: the man or woman who asks for no return, the perfectly unselfish person, is the most successful.”
“The greatest religion is to be true to your own nature. Have faith in yourselves.”
“The reason for every misunderstanding is that we see the people as we are but not as they are.”
“Dare to be free, dare to go as far as your thought leads, and dare to carry that out in your life. ”
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