Today i.e. 4th July is the death anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. He died prematurely on this day on July 4, 1902 at the age of 39. Today is celebrated as Swami Vivekananda Memorial Day. His life and his message inspire the youth to move forward. Spiritual guru Swami Vivekananda was born on 12 January 1863 in Kolkata. At the age of 25, Swami Vivekananda left the illusion and took sanyasa.
Swami Vivekananda’s name was Narendraneeth Dutt. He was of the nature of yogis from the beginning and used to meditate from a young age. Swami Vivekananda took spiritual education under the leadership of Guru Ramakrishna Paramhansa and became an influential spiritual master. Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission in Kolkata on May 1, 1897, in the name of his guru. The objective of establishing the mission is to spread and serve the Vedanta philosophy.
Vivekananda gave historic speeches in the World Parliament of Religions held in Chicago, USA and became very popular among the youth with his passionate speeches. Swami Vivekananda’s priceless thoughts infuse energy and enthusiasm in life. Swami Vivekananda, who illuminated the lives of people with his thoughts, is one of the great men of India. His very simple life and his great thoughts are an inspiration to all.
He has also thrown light on the ancient yoga concept of India by writing his thoughts in books like Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, My Master, Lectures from Colombo to Almora etc. He died at the young age of 39 but even today his articles and quotes are a source of inspiration for the youth. On the death anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, you can also take essential lessons for life by sharing some of his quotes and his thoughts with each other.
Swami Vivekananda’s death anniversary
The biggest religion is to be true to your nature. Believe in yourself
Precious words of Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda’s death anniversary
On a day when you don’t encounter any problems, you can be sure that you are on the wrong track.
Precious words of Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda’s death anniversary
You will become what you think.
If you think yourself weak, you will become weak,
If you think of yourself as strong, you will become strong.
Precious words of Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda’s death anniversary
If someday you don’t face any problem
You can be sure you’re on the wrong track
Precious words of Swami Vivekananda
The bigger the struggle, the more glorious the victory.
Precious words of Swami Vivekananda