The Youth Day celebration was observed with great enthusiasm and spiritual devotion at Ramakrishna Math to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, whose teachings continue to inspire the youth of the nation. The programme aimed to motivate young minds to develop self-confidence, discipline and a strong sense of social responsibility while emphasizing the relevance of Swami Vivekananda’s philosophy in contemporary society.
The celebration began with a prayer and invocation creating a serene and devotional atmosphere. Monks of Ramakrishna Math addressed the gathering and highlighted the significance of Youth Day which is celebrated across India as National Youth Day. The speakers elaborated on Swami Vivekananda’s vision of youth empowerment and stressed the importance of physical, mental and spiritual development for holistic growth.
Various activities such as inspirational speeches, recitation of Swami Vivekananda’s thoughts, devotional songs and interactive discussions were organized during the programme. These activities encouraged participants to reflect on the values of character-building leadership and service to humanity. The interactive sessions especially inspired students to apply these ideals in their academic personal and social lives.
A large number of students, youth volunteers, teachers and devotees actively participated in the programme. Their enthusiastic involvement made the celebration lively and meaningful while the disciplined environment of Ramakrishna Math added spiritual depth to the event. The programme successfully conveyed key messages such as Arise awake and stop not till the goal is reached and service to humanity is service to God.
The Youth Day celebration concluded on a reflective note with participants resolving to follow the ideals of Swami Vivekananda in their daily lives. Overall, the programme proved to be highly inspiring and impactful fostering moral values, positive thinking and a sense of responsibility among the youth towards nation building and self-development.
