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Indian reformer Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary celebrated

His birthday has been celebrated on this day since 1985, an indication of his influence on Indian youth for many decades. Narendra Modi, the Indian Prime Minister also paid tribute to the famous monk, who influenced Modi in his youth. “On his birth anniversary, I bow to Swami Vivekananda. He is a personal inspiration, whose thoughts & ideals have influenced me deeply,” he tweeted, and followed it up with “Swami Vivekananda is revered as one of the most prolific thinkers & a guiding light who took India’s message to the entire world.” He even agreed to retweet interesting quotes of Vivekananda’s that people tweeted. “Share quotes of Swami Vivekananda & thoughts of Swami Vivekananda that influenced you. I will RT some of them this evening.”

The Press information Bureau of India also released a series of articles detailing the contributions and biography of Swami Vivekananda. This is the first time the bureau — the official media organ of the government — has recognized the day as such.

A disciple of the mystic Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Swami Vivekananda first brought Indian philosophy and mysticism to the attention of the West, in 1893, when he addressed the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago.

The government also organised the 19th edition of the National Youth Festival, to commemorate National Youth Day. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh asked that the youth of the country emulate the work and vision of Swami Vivekananda.

“If you transform your talent into determination to perform, no one can stop India from becoming a superpower. If you want to contribute to the country, then emulate the qualities of Swami Vivekananda to work for others,” said Singh addressing the closing ceremony of the festival.

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