National Youth Day, The Birth Anniversary Of Swami Vivekananda

To understand existence, God and spirituality, Swami Vivekanada had given up attachment to material illusions at the age of 25

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Soon after, Narendranath Datta, (his birth name), became a student a disciple of Guru Ramakrishna Paramhans

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Although he left his earthly vehicle at the age of 39, Swami Vivekananda and his philosophy serves as an inspiration to the youth of India

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Since 1984, 12th Januray in India is celebrated as National Youth Day to remeber and immortalise the inspirational figure

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His work has inspired many across the globe and he was the first person ever in a foreign country to addess a gathering for his speech as 'dear brothers and sisters'

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"Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached." Those immortal words still can be found across the country as wall signs, social media posts, bumper stickers and more

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