PM Modi addresses students on 125th anniversary of Vivekananda’s Chicago speech: Highlights
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PM Modi addresses students on 125th anniversary of Vivekananda’s Chicago speech: Highlights

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday pinned his hopes on the youth power steering the nation towards job creation, cleanliness and social change during his address to the students’ convention on the theme of ‘Young India, New India’, on occasion of 125th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s Chicago address and Pt. ■ Swami Vivekananda said that only rituals will not connect an individual to divinity.he said ‘Jan Seva is Prabhu Seva’. ■ The correspondence between Swami Vivekananda and Jamsetji Tata will show the concern Swami JI had towards India’s self-reliance. ■ Swami Vivekananda had given the concept of ‘One Asia.’ He said that the solutions to the world’s problems will come from Asia.

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Swami Vigyananand’s new book The Hindu Manifesto, a blueprint for a civilisational renaissance
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Swami Vigyananand’s new book The Hindu Manifesto, a blueprint for a civilisational renaissance

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A new book, “The Hindu Manifesto,” is going to be released on April 26, 2025, offering a vision for a just, prosperous, and harmonious society based on Hindu philosophy. Written by Swami Vigyananand, a renowned scholar and strategist, the book presents a framework rooted in ancient Hindu texts such as the Vedas, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Arthashastra, and Shukranitisar. As per the …

How a voyage with Swami Vivekananda inspired Jamshetji Tata's vision for IISc
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India Today  

In 1893, one such historic voyage set out, destined for the USA. Accompanying him was one of India's first industrialists, Jamsetji Tata -- the founder of the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru -- whose birth anniversary is celebrated on March 3. The journey from Japan to the USA took over 30 days, giving Jamsetji Tata and Swami Vivekananda ample time …

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Vivekananda’s Historic Visit to Be Celebrated

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Mahbub College management committee, in collaboration with Sri Ramakrishna Math, is organising a grand event on February 13 to commemorate Swami Vivekananda’s first visit to Hyderabad. Swami Bodhamayananda from Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad, along with senior monks from various cities, will deliver messages to inspire society, especially the youth, said P.L. Swami Vivekananda visited Mahbub College on February 13, …

Swami Vivekananda’s visit to Belagavi recalled
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Swami Vivekananda’s visit to Belagavi recalled

The Hindu  

Rich tributes were paid to Swami Vivekananda by various organisations, students unions, schools and colleges, Karnatak University and Ramakrishna Vivekananda Ashram on his 163rd birth anniversary in Dharwad on Sunday. At an event in JSS college, JSS secretary Ajit Prasad recalled Swami Vivekananda’s words that conquering oneself can lead to conquering the world. BJP district president Subhash Patil spoke of …

College in Guntur organises national integration walk on Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary
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College in Guntur organises national integration walk on Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary

The Hindu  

A national integration walk was organised here on Sunday on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, which is also the National Youth Day. The event, known as ‘Darga to Durga’, was the 14th held by Vasireddy Venkatadri Institute of Technology and saw the participation of around 2,000 students, who walked 33 km to showcase unity and national …

National Youth Day 2025: Know history, significance, and theme of this day
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National Youth Day 2025: Know history, significance, and theme of this day

India Today  

Every year on January 12, India celebrates National Youth Day, also known as Vivekananda Jayanti or Rashtriya Yuva Diwas, to honour the birth anniversary of the revered Hindu monk, Swami Vivekananda. National Youth Day: A Historical Perspective In 1984, the Government of India declared Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary as National Youth Day to honour his contributions to Indian society. Significance …

Swami Vivekananda Jayanti 2025: Celebrating youth, wisdom, and inspiration
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India Today  

Swami Vivekananda Jayanti, celebrated annually on January 12, 2025, marks the birth anniversary of one of India's most influential spiritual leaders. This day is not only a tribute to Swami Vivekananda but also recognised as National Youth Day, emphasising the importance of youth in shaping the nation’s future. SIGNIFICANCE OF SWAMI VIVEKANANDA JAYANTI Swami Vivekananda, born Narendranath Datta in 1863 …

Swami Vivekananda death anniversary 2024: 10 inspiring quotes
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Swami Vivekananda death anniversary 2024: 10 inspiring quotes

India Today  

Swami Vivekananda, born on January 12, 1863, was a spiritual leader and reformer in India who significantly influenced the country's socio-religious landscape. Swami Vivekananda's teachings continue to inspire millions of people around the globe. Swami Vivekananda reminded us that true understanding and wisdom often come through challenging experiences. Swami Vivekananda's teachings continue to resonate with people around the world, offering …

At Vivekananda-related colleges, academics split over PM Modi’s ‘meditation’
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At Vivekananda-related colleges, academics split over PM Modi’s ‘meditation’

The Hindu  

Academics associated with the Ramakrishna Mission — founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1897 — are divided over Prime Minister Narendra Modi sitting for meditation, like the monk, at Kanyakumari, with some calling it a “cheap” stunt and some others supporting him. Retired professor Achintyam Chatterjee, who taught political science at the same college and is now a guest teacher there, …

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

Vivekananda's Hinduism valued human agency, rejected doxa
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Vivekananda's Hinduism valued human agency, rejected doxa

Deccan Chronicle  

This is a meticulously researched book that underlines the necessity of recasting historical figures — and their thoughts and ideas — in the light of the knowledge available in contemporary times in order to gauge their relevance. Golwalkar’s views on the place of the individual and individual agency, for instance, are not only polar opposites to our Constitution but also …

National Youth Day: 5 reasons why Swami Vivekananda’s speech resonates
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National Youth Day: 5 reasons why Swami Vivekananda’s speech resonates

Firstpost  

Swami Vivekananda’s name is synonymous with a globally visible and ubiquitously relatable tenet of Hindu philosophy. Even for the unversed, even today, when one has to call to action a quick but decisively impenetrable argument of what in a broad brushstroke is deemed “Hinduism”, one leans on Swamiji’s quintessential speech. With humility, he establishes elevated consciousness He uses the word …

National Youth Day: Four things for which Swami Vivekananda is remembered
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National Youth Day: Four things for which Swami Vivekananda is remembered

Firstpost  

January 12, which marks the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, is observed as National Youth Day. This was what Swami Vivekananda had said in his model speech, dated 11 September 1893, at the Parliament of the World’s Religions held in Chicago. His interpretation of religion as a universal experience Another significant contribution of Swami Vivekananda was his interpretation of religion …

National Youth Day 2023: Top life lessons by Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary
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National Youth Day 2023: Top life lessons by Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary

Hindustan Times  

National Youth Day 2023: National Youth Day, also known as Swami Vivekananda Jayanti, is celebrated in India on January 12 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, one of India's most influential spiritual leaders and thinkers. On his birth anniversary, let us look at some of the life lessons that Swami Vivekananda has taught us: "The more we come …

Swami Vivekananda death anniversary: Inspirational quotes to remember
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Swami Vivekananda death anniversary: Inspirational quotes to remember

India Today  

The foremost follower of the Indian mystic Ramakrishna, Swami Vivekananda, is still regarded as one of India's greatest spiritual figures. He established Hinduism's position as one of the major world religions in the latter half of the 19th century. Vivekananda's enlightening remarks on spirituality and patriotism have influenced the nation's youth. SWAMI VIVEKANANDA’S INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES TO REMEMBER: 1.

'Neither Seek Nor Avoid, Take What Comes': Inspirational Quotes to Remember Swami Vivekananda on His Death Anniversary
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'Neither Seek Nor Avoid, Take What Comes': Inspirational Quotes to Remember Swami Vivekananda on His Death Anniversary

News 18  

SWAMI VIVEKANANDA DEATH ANNIVERSARY: Swami Vivekananda’s secular ideals became the part of Indian Constitution. Every year, 4 July is marked as the death anniversary of the youth icon of India, Swami Vivekananda. Swami Vivekananda was a modern thinker and thus advocated education as a fundamental right of the masses. On this day, let’s remember a few sayings of Swami Vivekananda …

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

National Youth Day 2022: Images, Wishes, and Quotes by Swami Vivekananda That Continue to Inspire us Even Today!
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National Youth Day 2022: Images, Wishes, and Quotes by Swami Vivekananda That Continue to Inspire us Even Today!

News 18  

National Youth Day 2022: Honouring the vision and work of Swami Vivekananda, who strived throughout his life towards building a better society and inspired youth with his social services, every year, his birth anniversary – January 12 – is celebrated as the National Youth Day in the country. With an aim to enlighten the youth through the teachings and ideology …

Swami Vivekananda Birth Anniversary: 10 Quotes From Swamiji’s 1893 Chicago Speeches
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Swami Vivekananda Birth Anniversary: 10 Quotes From Swamiji’s 1893 Chicago Speeches

ABP News  

New Delhi: Swami Vivekananda, then an unknown monk from India, captivated the American audience when he shared his spiritual insight at the World Parliament of Religions held in Chicago in 1893. Swami Vivekananda’s Chicago speeches, it is believed, ushered in a new era in the understanding of Indian religious thoughts in the West. He began his first speech with “Sisters …

India providing solutions to the world’s problems: PM Modi
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India providing solutions to the world’s problems: PM Modi

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday cited several measures of his government to assert that they are in line with Swami Vivekananda's vision to help the poor and said from the COVID-19 pandemic to climate change, India is now providing solutions to the world's problems. Addressing the 125th anniversary celebrations of 'Prabuddha Bharata', a monthly journal of the Ramakrishna Order …

National Youth Day 2021: Powerful Quotes by Swami Vivekananda; Wishes and HD Images
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National Youth Day 2021: Powerful Quotes by Swami Vivekananda; Wishes and HD Images

India TV News  

January 12, 2021, marks the 158th birth anniversary of the great philosopher and spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda ji whose thoughts and teachings played an important role in the development of our country. He was the inspiration of youth and hence his birth anniversary is also celebrated as National Youth Day in the country. Inspirational Quotes by Swami Vivekananda: Talk to …

On Swami Vivekananda's 158th Birth Anniversary, Let’s Take a look at These Inspirational Quotes
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On Swami Vivekananda's 158th Birth Anniversary, Let’s Take a look at These Inspirational Quotes

News 18  

Born on January 12, 1863, Swami Vivekananda emerged as one of the inspiring personalities. On his 158th birth anniversary, let us take a look at some of Swami Vivekananda’s inspirational quotes: 1. His address at the Final Session in Chicago, September 27, 1893, Swami Vivekananda said: “The seed is put in the ground, and earth and air and water are …

Swami Vivekananda's 158th birth anniversary: Inspiring quotes and teachings
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Swami Vivekananda's 158th birth anniversary: Inspiring quotes and teachings

India Today  

Vivekananda was born as Narendranath Datta on January 12, 1863, in an aristocratic family of North Calcutta. Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary is also observed as National Youth Day in India. On the 158th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, - This Vivekananda Jayanti, there’s a creative effort on the NaMo App that lets you share his thoughts and a personalised message. …

Amit Shah reaches Bengal to take stock of BJP's poll campaign, visits Swami Vivekananda's birthplace
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Amit Shah reaches Bengal to take stock of BJP's poll campaign, visits Swami Vivekananda's birthplace

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The home minister, who is on a two-day visit to West Bengal, paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda and hailed him for taking India’s culture and ethos to the world Kolkata: Home Minister Amit Shah visited the birthplace of Swami Vivekananda in north Kolkata on Saturday morning and said that the ideals of the 19th-century icon are more relevant in the …

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

Swami Vivekananda: Inspiring quotes by a great thinker
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Swami Vivekananda: Inspiring quotes by a great thinker

India Today  

Narendranath Dutta was a philosopher, social reformer, great thinker and a blessing for the nation. Quotes by great thinker, social reformer who served as an inspiration for the generations Never say no, Never say, 'I cannot', for you are infinite. When I asked God for strength, he gave me difficult situations to face; when I asked God for brain & …

Great Men Have a Lot to Teach Humanity: PM Modi Remembers Acharya Vinoba Bhave, Swami Vivekananda
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Great Men Have a Lot to Teach Humanity: PM Modi Remembers Acharya Vinoba Bhave, Swami Vivekananda

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday recalled two important events that mark this day for India — the birth anniversary of Acharya Vinoba Bhave and Swami Vivekananda’s famous address in Chicago — and said both great men have a lot to teach the entire humanity. In his tweets, Modi also noted that the world remembers 9/11 for the dastardly terror …

IIT Bombay students protest against desecration of Swami Vivekananda’s statue by JNU students
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IIT Bombay students protest against desecration of Swami Vivekananda’s statue by JNU students

Op India  

On Monday night, students of IIT Bombay held protests against the vandalism of soon-to-be inaugurated statue of Swami Vivekananda on JNU campus last week. A PhD scholar at the IIT Bombay spoke about how Swami Vivekananda’s biography played an important part in him taking up science. Emphasising on what happened in JNU to be morally, ethically unacceptable to students across …

National Youth Day: Swami Vivekananda's teachings still inspire, but nation harnessing power of young workforce will be true tribute
6 years, 2 months ago

National Youth Day: Swami Vivekananda's teachings still inspire, but nation harnessing power of young workforce will be true tribute

Firstpost  

Today is the 156th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Back then, the Congress-led government felt that the “philosophy of Vivekananda and the ideals for which he lived and worked could be a great source of inspiration for the Indian Youth.” Yearly celebration of the National Youth Day, since then, has been marked by youth conventions, academic seminars, debates, cultural events …

When Vivekananda reconstructed Hinduism
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When Vivekananda reconstructed Hinduism

The Hindu  

AS I sit down to write my column for Frontline, I am overwhelmed by a sense of urgency to catch up with news from 125 years ago. Exactly 125 years ago, on September 19, 1893, Swami Vivekananda spoke on Hinduism at the Chicago Parliament of Religions. A third possible explanation may be that Vivekananda’s Chicago speech marked the beginning of …

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

9/11, the day when Swami Vivekananda introduced Hinduism to the West: Read his full speech here
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9/11, the day when Swami Vivekananda introduced Hinduism to the West: Read his full speech here

India Today  

Before the day of 9/11 became a blotch on the world calendar in 2001, back in 1893, the day of September 11 embarked the feeling of love, harmony and brotherhood when Swami Vivekananda addressed the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago. Full text of Swami Vivekananda's Chicago address Today is the 125th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's speech at the …

Day after RSS' dogs-and-lions analogy, Venkaiah Naidu stresses on preserving true values of Hinduism to alter 'ill-informed' opinions
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Day after RSS' dogs-and-lions analogy, Venkaiah Naidu stresses on preserving true values of Hinduism to alter 'ill-informed' opinions

Firstpost  

Some people are trying to make the word Hindu ‘untouchable’ and ‘intolerable’, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said Sunday at World Hindu Congress in Chicago as he stressed on the need of preserving the true values of Hinduism to alter ‘ill-informed’ opinions and attitudes Chicago: Some people are trying to make the word Hindu “untouchable” and “intolerable”, Vice President M …

On Swami Vivekananda’s death anniversary, here are 5 quotes which are extremely relevant today
6 years, 8 months ago

On Swami Vivekananda’s death anniversary, here are 5 quotes which are extremely relevant today

Op India  

In our hectic 21st century lives, we often take the wisdom of our ancestors for granted. I sense that most of us don’t have the attention span to go through the pragmatic monk’s life, thus here are five quotes that prove Swamijis progressive mindset and relevance in our times. “In a day, when you don’t come across any problems – …

4th of July and the 11th of September – Two days that bring both hope and despair
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4th of July and the 11th of September – Two days that bring both hope and despair

Op India  

4th of July marks the death anniversary of India’s great monk, Swami Vivekananda. They have filled the earth with violence, drenched it often with human blood, destroyed civilisations, and sent whole nations to despair.” The response to his brief but powerfully delivered address was electrifying and it seemed as if the world would rise in unison to the call of …

Highlights of PM Modi's speech at 'Young India, New India' convention: 'No better place for creativity than univ campuses'
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Highlights of PM Modi's speech at 'Young India, New India' convention: 'No better place for creativity than univ campuses'

India TV News  

Highlights of PM Modi's speech at 'Young India, New India' convention: 'No better place for creativity than univ campuses' 'Young India, New India' convention marked the 125th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's Chicago address Addressing a students' convention to mark the 125th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's Chicago address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said there is 'no better place for …

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 …

10 quotes by Swami Vivekananda: The visionary who changed the way Indian youth think
8 years, 2 months ago

10 quotes by Swami Vivekananda: The visionary who changed the way Indian youth think

India Today  

A philosopher, social reformer and a great thinker, Narendranath Dutta, more commonly known as Swami Vivekananda was a boon for the nation with his greater than life ideology that focused on the growth of a country's youth. Hailing from North Calcutta's aristocratic family, he was considered as the spiritual guide of the nation and taught people how to work upon …

Remembering Swami Vivekananda: Timeline of spiritual guide who inspired generations
9 years, 2 months ago

Remembering Swami Vivekananda: Timeline of spiritual guide who inspired generations

India Today  

A simple boy from an aristocratic family of North Calcutta, Narendranath Dutta, more commonly known as Swami Vivekananda, grew up to inspire generations and became the spiritual guide for an entire nation and even beyond. He met Debendranath Tagore, founder of the Brahmo Samaj and father of Rabindranath Tagore, in 1880 When he asked Tagore if he had seen God, …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

Indian American youths trace Vivekanada footsteps in US
11 years, 8 months ago

Indian American youths trace Vivekanada footsteps in US

India TV News  

Washington, Jul 16: A group of Indian American youths including students and young professionals are marking the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda by visiting places in US that is associated with the spiritual leader. According to a statement by the Hindu Swyamsevak Sangh of US that is facilitating the trips under a project named “Vivekananda Express,” will take the …

Engagement with Christianity
12 years, 2 months ago

Engagement with Christianity

The Hindu  

“Better Be Ready To Live In Rags With Christ Than To Live In Palaces Without Him.” —Swami Vivekananda in Detroit, 1894. Vivekananda was also one of the earliest Hindus to comment in detail on Christian doctrine and practice and to evaluate these in the light of his own tradition. Vivekananda likened The Imitation of Christ to the Bhagavad Gîtâ in …

Tryst with the West
12 years, 2 months ago

Tryst with the West

The Hindu  

ON MAY 31, 1893, A VIRTUALLY UNKNOWN, 30-YEAR-OLD INDIAN monk set sail for the United States. Vivekananda’s intervention in the Parliament may be considered prophetic, not just for the influence of India on the West but also for the future of dialogue between the West and the East. As Ninian Smart says: “The universalist message of Swami Vivekananda and of …

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 …

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