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WedJan 12

National Youth Day – January 12, 2022

India

India celebrates National Youth Day on January 12. This date was chosen to honor the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, one of India’s greatest spiritual and social leaders. He saw hope for the future in every child and believed that with “muscles of iron” and “nerves of steel” they could bring about social change. Swami himself personified the eternal energy of the youth and a restless quest for truth. Today, almost 50 percent of India’s population is under the age of 25. The future of the country rides on their shoulders — making celebrations that empower young people so important.

National Youth Day timeline

1863
A Leader is Born

Swami Vivekananda is born into an aristocratic family in Kolkata, India.

1893
East Meets West

Vivekananda speaks at Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago and introduces the Vedanta philosophy to the West.

1897
The Ramakrishna Mission For Social Services

Vivekananda founds the Ramakrishna Mission — its ideals are based on karma yoga and the teachings of its guru.

1902
A Great Soul Departed

Vivekananda retires to his room and passes away peacefully while he is in a meditative state.

1984
National Youth Day Declared

The Indian Government declares Swami Vivekananda’s birthday, January 12, as National Youth Day to honor the great spiritual leader, and to encourage the youth in the country.

How to Observe National Youth Day

  1. Learn about the life and teachings of Vivekananda

    The Advaita Vedanta philosophy and yoga propagated by this monk encourages young people to be seekers of truth, and become a driving force that changes society.

  2. Take part in the day's activities

    Local clubs, colleges, and schools organize various competitions and events that are both fun and educational.

  3. Donate blood at a blood drive

    Many blood drives are organized on this day. So, do some good for someone in need.

5 Teachings Of Vivekananda That Will Enlighten You

  1. It's all in the mind

    "Whatever you think, that you will be. If you think yourselves weak, weak you will be; if you think yourselves strong, strong you will be."

  2. Follow the three Ps

    "Purity, patience, and perseverance are the three essentials to success, and above all, love."

  3. What Vedanta calls religion

    "This is the gist of all worship — to be pure and to do good to others."

  4. End hunger and ignorance

    "So long as millions live in hunger and ignorance, I hold every man a traitor who, having been educated at their expense, pays not the least heed to them."

  5. Every man's true religion

    "No man is born to any religion; he has a religion in his own soul."

Why National Youth Day is Important

  1. It inspires young people

    The life and teachings of Vivekananda are a source of great inspiration for young minds.

  2. It honors a great spiritual leader

    India also celebrates the birthday of Swami Vivekananda and remembers his invaluable contribution to the country.

  3. It's an eventful day

    Debates, speeches, rallies, seminars, and many other activities take place in schools, colleges, and local youth clubs on this day.

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