Swami Vivekananda “ Prime Minister Narendra Modi's source of inspiration
10 years, 8 months ago

Swami Vivekananda “ Prime Minister Narendra Modi's source of inspiration

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Swami Vivekananda “ Prime Minister Narendra Modi's source of inspiration It's no secret that Swami Vivekananda is perhaps the biggest source of inspiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In most of his interviews, you can see the statue of Swami Vivekananda placed somewhere in the Narendra Modi has also tried to define nationalism on the same lines. Modi's opponents have accused him of usurping the legacy of Swami Vivekananda for political purposes but an undeterred Modi has stuck to his public display of respect for Swami Vivekananda who he considers as a source of inspiration. Since the 15th Prime Minister of India is hugely inspired by a monk who spent his life propagating the ideals and philosophies of Hinduism, world's ancient culture and way of life as defined by Supreme Court, it's time to take a look at the life and journey of Swami Vivekananda.

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PM Narendra Modi completes his 45-hour-long meditation in Kanniyakumari
9 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Narendra Modi completes his 45-hour-long meditation in Kanniyakumari

Hindustan Times  

PM Narendra Modi meditates at Vivekananda Rock Memorial: Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed his 45-hour-long meditation at at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Tamil Nadu's Kanniyakumari on Saturday, June 1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial during his meditation in Kanniyakumari on Saturday. Meanwhile, former Bihar deputy chief minister and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday dismissed …

Is PM Modi aware of concluding words of Vivekananda's Chicago speech, asks Sitaram Yechury
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Is PM Modi aware of concluding words of Vivekananda's Chicago speech, asks Sitaram Yechury

The Hindu  

Taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi who presently sitting in meditation at Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, Communist Party of India general secretary Sitaram Yechury on May 31 highlighted Swami Vivekananda's quote where he said he "pitied" those who dream of "exclusive survival" of their own religion. In a post on X, Mr. Yechury asked if Mr. Modi …

PM Modi's 30-year-old pic from Vivekananda rock memorial resurfaces ahead of two-day meditation retreat
9 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi's 30-year-old pic from Vivekananda rock memorial resurfaces ahead of two-day meditation retreat

India TV News  

Mere days ahead of the conclusion of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to visit Kanyakumari for a two-day meditation retreat has raised curiosity among the masses. While his visit to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial is being assumed as a continuation of his ‘meditation tradition,’ similar to his actions before the final phases of the 2014 …

PM Modi pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary
1 year, 2 months ago

PM Modi pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary

India TV News  

Swami Vivekananda birth anniversary: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda, the revered spiritual leader and reformer, on the occasion of his birth anniversary and National Youth Day. "Hundreds of salutes to Swami Vivekananda, who established Indian spirituality and culture on the global stage, on the occasion of his birth anniversary and National Youth Day. PM Modi …

PM Modi is a reincarnation of Swami Vivekananda: BJP MP Saumitra Khan
2 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi is a reincarnation of Swami Vivekananda: BJP MP Saumitra Khan

India TV News  

Bharatiya Janta Party MP Saumitra Khan on Friday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the reincarnation of Swami Vivekananda in a new form. Seeing the way PM Modi is serving the country and its people, it can be said that he is the Swami Vivekananda of modern India,” said BJP MP from Bishnupur constituency of West Bengal. Swami Vivekananda …

Off-Centre | From Narendranath Dutt to Narendra-bhai Modi: Vivekananda’s blueprint for modern India
3 years, 2 months ago

Off-Centre | From Narendranath Dutt to Narendra-bhai Modi: Vivekananda’s blueprint for modern India

Firstpost  

According to Swami Vivekananda, ‘the Indian nation cannot be killed. Deathless it stands, and it will stand so long as that spirit shall remain as the background, so long as her people do not give up their spirituality’ Daunted by the nine volumes of his Complete Works, people often ask me what the best and briefest introduction to Swami Vivekananda’s …

PM Modi unveils Vivekananda statue at JNU, says India's self-reliance is for global benefit | Top Quotes
4 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi unveils Vivekananda statue at JNU, says India's self-reliance is for global benefit | Top Quotes

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to take part in a program at the Jawaharlal Nehru University via video-conferencing. In a tweet from his personal handle, PM Modi said on Thursday, "At 6:30 this evening, will unveil a statue of Swami Vivekananda at the JNU campus and share my thoughts on the occasion. While addressing an event at the …

What PM Narendra Modi said at JNU after unveiling the statue of Swami Vivekananda
4 years, 4 months ago

What PM Narendra Modi said at JNU after unveiling the statue of Swami Vivekananda

India Today  

PM Narendra Modi unveiled a life-sized statue of Swami Vivekananda at the JNU campus on Thursday via a video conference. He inspired citizens to take pride in Indian civilisation, culture and its industrious spirit.” "In his speeches and writing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi often invokes Swami Vivekananda's life and mission and reminds the youth of the country to follow the …

PM Modi to virtually unveil Swami Vivekananda's Statue at JNU
4 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi to virtually unveil Swami Vivekananda's Statue at JNU

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be virtually unveiling a life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, an official statement said. The event will be conducted on November 12 at 6:30 pm and later a programme on Swami Vivekananda will be conducted at 5:30 pm. In a statement, JNU Vice-chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar said: “Swami Vivekananda is …

125th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's Chicago address: Narendra Modi says external enemies take advantage of divided society
6 years, 6 months ago

125th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's Chicago address: Narendra Modi says external enemies take advantage of divided society

Firstpost  

Speaking about the significance of self-confidence that Swami Vivekananda generated among Indian people, Narendra Modi said that today when India launched 100 satellites in one go, when the world discusses Manglayaan and Gaganyaan then it increases the self-confidence of the country New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday cautioned that external enemies have always taken advantage of an Indian …

Read the full text of Swami Vivekananda’s historic speech in parliament of the world's religions in Chicago
7 years, 6 months ago

Read the full text of Swami Vivekananda’s historic speech in parliament of the world's religions in Chicago

India TV News  

As Prime Minister Modi is ready to address the nation on 125th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s historic speech at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago, the city pays a silent tribute to the Hindu monk. On 125th anniversary of his great speech at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago, let’s recall the complete text of the address. Here's …

PM Modi unveils Swami Vivekananda's statue in Malaysia
9 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi unveils Swami Vivekananda's statue in Malaysia

India TV News  

Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today unveiled a 12-ft bronze statue of Swami Vivekananda in Malaysia, saying the sage is neither the name of a man nor identity of a system but personifies 1,000-year-old Indian culture. Addressing a gathering at the unveiling of Swami Vivekananda's statue here at the Ram Krishna Mission, Modi said it was Swami Vivekananda who …

From Vedas to Vivekananda, India’s culture is rich: Modi
9 years, 4 months ago

From Vedas to Vivekananda, India’s culture is rich: Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that from the Vedas to Swami Vivekananda, India has a rich cultural history and that the sage is the soul of India. “From the Vedas to Vivekananda, India’s culture is rich,” Mr. Modi said after unveiling a statue of Swami Vivekananda at the Ramakrishna Mission in Petaling Jaya, near Kuala Lumpur, on the …

Modi recalls Vivekananda’s message of universal brotherhood
10 years, 6 months ago

Modi recalls Vivekananda’s message of universal brotherhood

The Hindu  

Recalling Swami Vivekananda’s message of universal brotherhood, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said had his message been followed history would never have witnessed dastardly acts like the 9/11 terror attack in the United States. The Prime Minister said Swami Vivekananda’s message of universal brotherhood was delivered in his soul-stirring address at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago on …

Swami Vivekananda “ Prime Minister Narendra Modi's source of inspiration
10 years, 8 months ago

Swami Vivekananda “ Prime Minister Narendra Modi's source of inspiration

India TV News  

It's no secret that Swami Vivekananda is perhaps the biggest source of inspiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi had even launched Vivekananda Yuva Vikas Yatra to mark the 150th anniversary of the historic speech that Vivekananda had made in Chicago at the World Parliament of Religions in 1893. However, it's a common …

Swami Vivekananda “ Prime Minister Narendra Modi's source of inspiration
10 years, 8 months ago

Swami Vivekananda “ Prime Minister Narendra Modi's source of inspiration

India TV News  

Swami Vivekananda “ Prime Minister Narendra Modi's source of inspiration It's no secret that Swami Vivekananda is perhaps the biggest source of inspiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In most of his interviews, you can see the statue of Swami Vivekananda placed somewhere in the Swami Vivekananda's advocacy of nationalism was all inclusive although it was based on the rich …

Swami Vivekananda “ Prime Minister Narendra Modi's source of inspiration
10 years, 8 months ago

Swami Vivekananda “ Prime Minister Narendra Modi's source of inspiration

India TV News  

Swami Vivekananda “ Prime Minister Narendra Modi's source of inspiration It's no secret that Swami Vivekananda is perhaps the biggest source of inspiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In most of his interviews, you can see the statue of Swami Vivekananda placed somewhere in the Once Swami ji was explaining how God was both kind and cruel. Although Swami Vivekananda …

Swami Vivekananda “ Prime Minister Narendra Modi's source of inspiration
10 years, 8 months ago

Swami Vivekananda “ Prime Minister Narendra Modi's source of inspiration

India TV News  

Swami Vivekananda “ Prime Minister Narendra Modi's source of inspiration It's no secret that Swami Vivekananda is perhaps the biggest source of inspiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In his book “Jyotipunj”, Narendra Modi has mentioned Swami Vikananda as one of the great men of history whose qualities are noticeable. What is the common chord that binds Swami Vivekananda and …

Swami Vivekananda “ Prime Minister Narendra Modi's source of inspiration
10 years, 8 months ago

Swami Vivekananda “ Prime Minister Narendra Modi's source of inspiration

India TV News  

Swami Vivekananda “ Prime Minister Narendra Modi's source of inspiration It's no secret that Swami Vivekananda is perhaps the biggest source of inspiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In most of his interviews, you can see the statue of Swami Vivekananda placed somewhere in the Narendranath Datta asked Sri Ramakrishna “Sir, have you seen God?” Shri Ramkrishna Paramhansa replied immediately, …

Swami Vivekananda “ Prime Minister Narendra Modi's source of inspiration
10 years, 8 months ago

Swami Vivekananda “ Prime Minister Narendra Modi's source of inspiration

India TV News  

Swami Vivekananda “ Prime Minister Narendra Modi's source of inspiration It's no secret that Swami Vivekananda is perhaps the biggest source of inspiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In most of his interviews, you can see the statue of Swami Vivekananda placed somewhere in the “I am proud to belong to a religion which has taught the world both tolerance …

Vivekananda’s 120-year-old 9/11 speech
11 years, 8 months ago

Vivekananda’s 120-year-old 9/11 speech

Live Mint  

The current issue of Intelligent Life, the culture-technology-lifestyle sibling of The Economist, poses the question “What was the greatest speech ever?” Six writers were asked to give their choices. Mark Tully, BBC’s former bureau chief for India, has chosen Swami Vivekananda’s speech at the first World’s Parliament of Religion in Chicago in 1893. Picks by the others include Abraham Lincoln’s …

Remembering Vivekananda
12 years, 2 months ago

Remembering Vivekananda

The Hindu  

THIS nation has distinctive ways of celebrating its heroes. Speaking before an English audience in London in 1896, Vivekananda was thus heard to say: “One defect in the Advaita was its being worked so long on the spiritual plane only..now the time has come to make it practical.” However, that metaphysical truth could turn quite meaningless when entirely divorced from …

Vivekananda restored confidence in a shaken nation: President
12 years, 2 months ago

Vivekananda restored confidence in a shaken nation: President

India TV News  

Kolkata, Jan 18: Hailing Swami Vivekananda as the one who brought back self-confidence in a shaken nation through his teaching and philosophy, President Pranab Mukherjee Friday said the monk would continue to be relevant for as long as the march of civilisation continued. In an extempore speech after inaugurating Swami Vivekananda's 150th birth anniversary celebrations at his ancestral house in …

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