He is best known for his speech at World Parliament of Religion in Chicago in 1893 and the opening remarks of speech was 'My brothers and sisters of America.'
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| Swami Vivekananda was born on January 12, 1863 in bengali family (Image:- Twitter) |
Every year, July 4 is observed as death anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. He was one of India's finest spiritual leaders. In the 19th century, he promoted hinduism across the globe. He is best known for his speech at World Parliament of Religion in Chicago in 1893 and the opening remarks of speech was 'My brothers and sisters of America.'
He also played a pivotal role in developing the Indian philosophies of Yoga and Vedanta in West. His brain or mind was very sharp. He remains the youth icon because of his achievements. He had also a deep knowledge in science and religion.
Swami Vivekananda was born on January 12, 1863 in bengali family. At that time, his name was Narendranath Datta. His father name was Vishwanath Datta, who was the attorney in Calcutta high court and his mother name was Bhubaneshwari Devi, who was the housewife. Swami Vivekananda was interested in spirituality and religion even from the childhood.
During his youth, he met an Indian mystic Ramakrishna Paramhansa. Swami Vivekananda was very impressed from his teachings. Later, he became the disciple of Ramakrishna. In the year 1893, upon the request of 'Maharaja Ajit Singh', he changed his name to 'Vivekananda.'
Here are some quotes of Swami Vivekananda which can inspire you
》"In a day when you don't come across any problems- you can be sure that you are travelling on a wrong path."
》"Whatever you are doing, put your whole mind on it. If you are shooting, your mind should be only on the target. Then, you will never miss. If you are learning your lessons, think only of the lessons. In India, boys and girls are taught to do this."
》"You can not believe in GOD until you believe in yourself."
On the punyatithi or death anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, people paying tribute to him on the social media. Dr. Harsh vardhan tweeted, "You can’t believe in God until you believe in yourself’ On the 119th death anniversary of #SwamiVivekananda Ji remembering the great thought leader who showed that the path to enlightenment begins with self belief."
‘You can’t believe in God until you believe in yourself’
— Dr Harsh Vardhan (@drharshvardhan) July 4, 2021
On the 119th death anniversary of #SwamiVivekananda Ji remembering the great thought leader who showed that the path to enlightenment begins with self belief.#vivekananda #SwamiVivekanand pic.twitter.com/v9uKRXTXC3
Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh also tweeted, "I join the nation in paying my tribute to Swami Vivekananda Ji on his death anniversary. He was a key figure in introducing Indian philosophy to the western world & raised inter-faith awareness. His historic 1893 speech in Chicago will inspire us forever. #SwamiVivekananda"
I join the nation in paying my tribute to Swami Vivekananda Ji on his death anniversary. He was a key figure in introducing Indian philosophy to the western world & raised inter-faith awareness. His historic 1893 speech in Chicago will inspire us forever. #SwamiVivekananda pic.twitter.com/WeAv7w3rYo
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) July 4, 2021
"On this day in 1902, Swami Vivekananda attained Mahasamadhi. We shall forever remain indebted to him for his teachings on individual freedom, social equality and justice into the Indian ethos. His thoughts & ideas are our guiding light, even today.", West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted.
On this day in 1902, Swami Vivekananda attained Mahasamadhi.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) July 4, 2021
We shall forever remain indebted to him for his teachings on individual freedom, social equality and justice into the Indian ethos. His thoughts & ideas are our guiding light, even today.
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