National Youth Day 2023: National Youth Day is celebrated every year on 12 January in honor of the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. He is regarded as one of the greatest leaders of India and his ideology has inspired many. One of the greatest philosophers and spiritual leaders, Swami Vivekananda believed in the power of youth.
National Youth Day 2023: History, Significance and Theme
Swami Vivekananda, the great philosopher, thinker and greatest patron of youth in India, was born on January 12, 1863, on Pausha Krishna Saptami Tithi, in Kolkata (then Calcutta). He was named Narendranath Dutt. His father Vishwanath Dutt was a famous lawyer in Calcutta High Court and his mother’s name was Bhuvaneshwari Devi.
Every year since 1985, the Government of India observes 12 January, the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, as National Youth Day and the week starting from that day as National Youth Week.
The 26th National Youth Festival will be held in Hubli-Dharwad, Karnataka from January 12 to 16, 2023 and is being organized by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in association with the Government of Karnataka. Theme of the festival this year is ‘Viksit Yuva Viksit Bharat’.
Why is National Youth Day celebrated on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda?
Swami Vivekananda once said, “Whatever you think, you become. If you think yourself weak, you will be weak; if you think yourself strong, you will become strong.” He also said, “Look for the highest, aim at that highest, and you will reach the highest.” His message reflects the great importance of his thoughts and ideals among the youth in our country today. and embodied his restless search for truth.It is entirely appropriate that Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary, 12 January, is celebrated as National Youth Day to rekindle the eternal message of this great patriot.
On the birth of Swami Vivekananda Anniversary, Here Are Some Famous Quotes Of The Great Indian Leader
– Learn everything that is good from others, but bring it inside and absorb it in your own way; don’t be the other
Arise awake and stop not till the goal is achieved
Experience is our only teacher. We can talk and reason all our lives, but we will never understand a word of truth
– Gives neither money, nor name, nor fame, nor knowledge; It is character that cuts through the hard walls of difficulties
– We are what our thoughts have made us; So be careful what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live on; They travel long distances.