Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu and an array of political leaders and citizens paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his 161st birth anniversary, highlighting his influential role in promoting Indian spiritualism and culture worldwide.
"His thoughts and messages, full of energy and enthusiasm, will continue to inspire the youth to do something from time to time," PM Modi wrote in Hindi on X.
President Droupadi Murmu expressed her hope that the teachings of Swami Vivekananda will continue to inspire future generations as she paid tribute to him.
President Droupadi Murmu paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his 161st birth anniversary and National Youth Day.
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Many netizens paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda, recalling his teachings and deep understanding of both Eastern and Western philosophies, and his unwavering belief in the potential of young people around the world.
Some also remembered Swami Vivekananda's famous speech at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago in 1893, widely regarded as a pivotal moment in changing the global understanding of Hinduism.