Swami Vivekananda was a Hindu monk with a great orator and teaching personality. He was born on 12th January 1863. His real name was Narendranath Datta, which he later changed to Swami Vivekananda for the monastic life. ‘Vivekananda means ‘bliss of discrimination’ in Sanskrit. Today is his 158th birthday. Since 1985, his birthday is declared and celebrated nationally as ‘National Youth Day’.
Swami Vivekananda once said – “You have to grow from inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul.” His inspirational words and quotes have made his life living in the larger frame of spirituality. He is one of the greatest Indian thinkers minds of the modern era. Swamiji’s philosophy and ideals which he preached and that he believed it has a great influence on the youth. He completely believed that the upcoming generation and the youth are the future of the world being. He is known as the inspiration and aspiration of millions of people. Many of the great leaders are profoundly influenced by his words and preachings.