The Aryavarth Express
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on the occasion of his 164th birth anniversary, describing the revered spiritual leader as a powerful source of inspiration for India’s youth. The Prime Minister said that Swami Vivekananda’s life, personality and works continue to energise the nation’s resolve towards building a developed India.
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “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. May this auspicious occasion of National Youth Day bring new strength and self-confidence to all fellow citizens, especially our young companions.”
President Droupadi Murmu also paid homage to Swami Vivekananda, calling him a timeless visionary whose teachings will continue to inspire humanity. “On his birth anniversary celebrated as National Youth Day, I pay my humble tributes to Swami Vivekananda. He preached inner strength and service to humanity as the foundations of a meaningful life and carried India’s eternal wisdom to the world. He instilled national pride and inspired the youth to contribute to nation building,” the President said in her message.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended his greetings to the nation on National Youth Day and recalled Swami Vivekananda’s immense contribution to youth empowerment and social service. In a post on X, Shah said that Swami Vivekananda connected the youth with India’s traditions of knowledge, philosophy and spirituality, carried them to global platforms, and set ideals of social service through the Ramakrishna Mission. He added that Swami Vivekananda’s message of perseverance continues to awaken a sense of duty and patriotism among the youth.
National Youth Day, also known as Rashtriya Yuva Divas, is observed every year on January 12 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The day honours his enduring faith in the potential of young people and their role in nation building, according to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Born as Narendranath Datta, Swami Vivekananda was a key figure in the revival of Hinduism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Renowned for his eloquence and deep understanding of Eastern and Western philosophies, he gained global recognition with his historic address at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago in 1893, which marked a turning point in the world’s understanding of Hinduism.
