The World is observing the 152nd Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, an iconic Indian monk and one of the most famous and influential spiritual leaders of Hinduism. Swami ji was was born in Kolkata on 12 January 1863.
Remembering him, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi tweeted today, “On his birth anniversary, I bow to Swami Vivekananda. He is a personal inspiration, whose thoughts & ideals have influenced me deeply.”
He further added, “Swami Vivekananda is revered as one of the most prolific thinkers & a guiding light who took India’s message to the entire world”
“Let us pledge to leave no stone unturned to integrate our youth in India’s progress & ensure youth-led development across the Nation”.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted, “On Swami Vivekananda’s 153rd bday, here is another inspirational saying: All power is there within you. You can do anything and everything.”
She further added, “Swami Vivekananda’s thoughts of over 100 years ago still so meaningful today: To do good and to be good, that’s the whole of religion”, while declaring a state holiday in the state of West Bengal.