'Inspiration for youth': PM Modi, MoS L Murugan and TN Governor Ravi pay tributes on Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary
Governor RN Ravi, in his tribute, described Swami Vivekananda as the "Mahanayak of Bharat" who emphatically asserted India's superior national civilisation and rejuvenated national pride.
CHENNAI: Governor RN Ravi, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan, and other prominent leaders paid homage to the spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda on his 162nd birth anniversary on January 12, Sunday, celebrated as National Youth Day.
Describing Vivekananda as the ‘Mahanayak of Bharat’, Governor RN Ravi said the leader emphatically asserted India's superior civilisation and rejuvenated national pride.
“Vivekananda taught us to transcend limitations, fulfil our higher purpose, and instil a deep sense of duty towards self, society, and the nation. His clarion call to the youth to think of 'nation first' and restore the country’s glory resonates with us to date. As we march ahead with confidence and determination to fulfil his dream of a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, we pay our warmest greetings and best wishes to the youth,” added Ravi.
Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan hailed Vivekananda as a ‘Karmayogi’ who travelled extensively throughout India and the world, inspiring the youth through his lectures.
“Vivekananda emphasised that spirituality is the primary source for preserving our culture and tradition. Let us strengthen the nation through his golden thoughts,” Murugan said.
BJP state president K Annamalai described the philosopher as a heroic saint who cultivated great thinkers and leaders through his profound spirituality and patriotic speeches.
“He took the spiritual glory of India's culture on the world stage. Vivekananda dedicated his life to the growth of the nation and humankind,” Annamalai noted.
BJP leaders Tamilisai Soundararajan and Vanathi Srinivasan commended Swami Vivekananda’s enduring legacy and profound impact on Indian society. Prime Minister Modi said, “I bow to Swami Vivekananda on his jayanti.” Modi called the spiritual leader an “eternal source of inspiration for the youth”, adding that he “continues to ignite passion and cultivate purpose in young minds, thereby guiding them towards a life of service, sacrifice, and nation-building.” Modi emphasised that we are committed to fulfilling his vision of a strong, prosperous, and developed India.
