Vivekananda

PM Modi asks youth to make efforts to realise dream of Viksit Bharat

There was also a lunch program with the PM, allowing for personal interactions and providing young people with an opportunity to share their ideas, experiences, and aspirations directly to him

Youth, students to celebrate Swami Vivekananda's legacy at Maha Kumbh 2025

The Maha Kumbh 2025 at Prayagraj is set to witness a "Yuva Maha Kumbh", a mega gathering of youth and students from across the country bound by a common thread: Swami Vivekananda, whose birth anniversary on January 12 is celebrated as National Youth Day. This initiative to mobilise the student community has been undertaken by the Vivekananda Kendra, established in 1972, with its first UP chapter opening in 2006 in Lucknow. The Kendra's motto of 'Man Making and Nation Building' is at its core. "From January 20, the Vivekananda Kendra will hold a Yuva Maha Kumbh at the mega Maha Kumbh. The gathering will include youth and students -- undergraduate, postgraduate, engineering and management students, teachers and those preparing for competitive exams. They will participate in a day-long workshop where the takeaway from Swami Vivekananda's thoughts will be discussed and disseminated," Deep Narayan Pandey (38) head of the Kendra's Lucknow chapter, told PTI. "We will meditate and discuss .

Swami Vivekananda Death Anniversary 2024: Life, death and top quotes

Swami Vivekananda's death anniversary is observed every year on July 4, 2024. Born as Narendranath Datta, he was the chief disciple of the Indian mystic Ramakrishna

PM Modi ends 45-hr meditation at Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari

Former Bihar Deputy CM and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday dismissed PM Modi's spiritual activity in Kanniyakumari as mere "photo shoots."

After campaigning ends, PM Modi to take a meditation break in Kanyakumari

The meditation break will start just after the election campaigning for the seventh and final phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 ends on the evening of May 30

Ramakrishna mission chief Swami Smaranananda dies; PM Modi pays tribute

Ramakrishna Mission president Swami Smaranananda died on Tuesday night due to age-related ailments, doctors treating him said. Swami Smaranananda, 94, was the 16th president of Ramakrishna Mission, which was founded by Swami Vivekananda. "Srimat Swami Smarananandaji Maharaj, most revered President Maharaj of the Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission attained Mahasamadhi today at 8.14 pm," said a statement issued by the organisation. The monk was admitted to the Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratishthan in Kolkata on January 29 with an existing urinary tract infection. He later developed respiratory failure for which he was put on a ventilator on March 3, doctors said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee paid rich tributes to Swami Smaranananda. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "He left an indelible mark on countless hearts and minds. His compassion and wisdom will continue to inspire generations." "I had a very close relationship with him over the years. I ..

Vivekananda beyond Hindutva assumptions

Govind Krishnan's book argues the liberal intelligentsia's tendency to treat everything Hindu as suspect results in Vivekananda's appropriation by the Sangh Parivar

Engineer-turned-monk Amogh Lila Das in soup after controversial comments

A popular monk on social media, Amogh Lila Das, also known as Amogh Lila Prabhu, known for his motivational speeches, landed in soup following to his inappropriate remarks against Swami Vivekananda

Swami Vivekananda's Death Anniversary: Everything you need To Know

One of the greatest spiritual figures of India, Swami Vivekananda passed away on July 4, 1902, at the age of 39. The death anniversary of Vivekananda is marked on July 4 every year

President Droupadi Murmu visits Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Tamil Nadu

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday visited the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari district

Vivekananda as universalist

Historian Ruth Harris' book presents Vivekananda as a multidimensional person and succeeds in its attempt to restore an "understanding of the monk's complexity"

India of Vivekananda, Aurobindo's dreams nearing realisation: RSS chief

India of the dreams of Swami Vivekananda and Maharishi Aurobindo is nearing realisation, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat said, and added, for that to happen the country must wield "power that is visible".

PM Narendra Modi pays tributes to Swami Vivekananda on 158th anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary and asked people to spread his thoughts and ideals. In a tweet, Modi shared a link to his app (Namo) which lets people share Vivekananda's thoughts. "Tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary. This Vivekananda Jayanti, there's a creative effort on the NaMo App that lets you share his thoughts and a personalised message. Let us spread Swami Vivekananda's dynamic thoughts and ideals far and wide!" he said. A towering spiritual philosopher, Vivekananda was born in 1863 in Kolkata and is credited for popularising the Vedantic ideas. Modi has cited Vivekananda as a key influence on him. He had recently installed a statue of him in Jawaharlal Nehru University.

PM Modi to unveil life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda on JNU campus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil a statue of Swami Vivekananda at the JNU campus, via video conferencing

PM Modi to unveil life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda on JNU campus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil a life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda on the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus on November 12, via video-conferencing

PM Modi pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary

Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary is also observed as the National Youth Day

Books this weeeknd: Vivekananda, travel adventures and contemporary India

Vivekananda was an utterly modern man, consistently challenging his own views and embracing diverse

New book on Vivekananda throws light on his shocking marks in English exams

His marks in other subjects like mathematics and Sanskrit were also average