National Youth Day also known as Vivekananda Jayanti is celebratedevery year on January 12 on the birthday of Swami Vivekananda. This day wasdeclared by the Government of India in 1984 and since 1985 it began to becelebrated as National Youth Day.
The Government of India quoted that ‘the philosophy ofSwamiji and the ideals for which he lived and worked could be a great source ofinspiration for the Indian Youth Day.’
Swami Vivekananda has given us many life lessons. His writings,speeches and quotes are great source of knowledge for us. On the occasion ofSwamiji’s birthday let us remember him with his some of the great quotesregarding life:
“The greatest religion is to be true to your own nature. Havefaith in yourselves.”
“The greatest sin is to think yourself weak.”
“Take risks in your life. If you win, you can lead, if youlose, you can guide.”
“Talk to yourself once in a day, otherwise you may missmeeting an intelligent person in thisworld.”
“The reason for every misunderstanding is that we see thepeople as we are but not as they are.”
“In a day, when you don’t come across any problems you canbe sure that you are travelling in a wrong path.”
“Be the servant while leading. Be unselfish. Have infinitePatience, and success is yours.”
“Experience is the only teacher we have. We may talk and reasonall our lives, but we shall not understand a word of truth until we experienceit ourselves.”
“Stand up, be bold, and takethe blame on your own shoulders. Do not go about throwing mud at other; for allthe faults you suffer from, you are the sole and only cause.”