Swami Vivekananda Jayanti is commemorated on
the day of 12th January every year. This year, it would be the 158th birth anniversary of Swami
Vivekananda. On this day, a Hindu religious festival- Kalasthami is also
revered to worship Lord- Shani in his fierce form. He was a great saint and a
noble philosopher. Being an illustrious Hindu monk, he has disparate academic
disciples and numerous followers. Millions of people still follow his
disciplines and he was one of the most influential and patriotic mentor for all
the people across the world.
According to Hindu and English calendar, He
was born on 12th January 1863 in the Indian states of Bengal in Calcutta
(Kolkata). Swami Vivekanand established Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math and
Ramakrishna Mission in bygone days. He was also an avid admirer of Vedanta
philosophy of Hinduism. Government has also proclaimed Swami Vivekananda
Jayanti as National Youth Day since 1985 on every 12th January.
In today’s world, the
teachings, life-lessons and motivating quotes of Swami Vivekananda are
impeccable and righteous. These inspiring life lessons show high moral
standards and are perfect examples of right and wrong behaviour. He even
prefaced the actual meaning of Hinduism including- Vedanta and yoga to the
western as well as European countries. The discourses on ceremonial occasions,
he orated at various places were so encouraging and quintessential. His one of
the best speeches in 1893 at the Parliament of World’s Religions in Chicago
became the most notable and distinguished till today.
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