National Youth Day 2022.
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National Youth Day 2022:- It is observed on 12 January to inspire the youth generations, the future of the country. Let us have a look in detail at National Youth Day, its 2022 theme, the history behind the celebration, etc.
"We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live; they travel far". - Swami Vivekananda
"All differences in this world are of degree, and not of kind, because oneness is the secret of everything". - Swami Vivekannda
National Youth Day creates awareness and provides knowledge about the rights of people in India. It is a day to educate people to behave properly in the country. The main objective behind the celebration is to make a better future of the country by motivating the youths and spreading the ideas of the Swami Vivekananda. National Youth Day is also famous as Yuva Diwas.
Why is National Youth Day celebrated on 12 January?
National Youth Day is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of Swami Vivekananda. He was a social reformer, philosopher, and thinker. The main objective behind the celebration is to propagate the philosophy and the ideals of Swami Vivekananda for which he lived and worked. No doubt he was a great inspiration for all National Youth of India. Across the country, several functions are organised in schools, colleges, etc.
National Youth Day: History
In 1984, the Indian Government first declared to celebrate the birthday of Swami Vivekananda i.e. 12 January as National Youth Day. Since then the day has been celebrated as National Youth Day all over the country. The main aim of the Government is to make a better future for the country by motivating the youths through the way of their life and ideas of the Swami Vivekananda. It is a great way to wake up the eternal energy of the youths as well as to make the country developed.
National Youth Day: Celebrations
National Youth Day or Yuva Diwas or the birthday of Swami Vivekananda is celebrated every year at many centres of Ramakrishna Math, Ramakrishna Mission, and their branches with great enthusiasm and joy according to the Indian culture and tradition. A great mangal aarti, devotional songs, meditation, religious speech, sandhya aarti, etc. are performed.
Also, at various schools, colleges it is celebrated by performing the parade, speech on Swami Vivekananda, recitations, songs, conventions, essay-writing competition, seminar, etc. To inspire the Indian youth's writings and lectures of Swami Vivekananda are also performed by the students. Several competitions are also performed not only in India but outside the country to promote education, trust among youths, etc. to make the country developed.
From 12th to 16th January National Youth Festival is celebrated every year. Along with the National Youth Festival, this year, the National Youth Parliament Festival is being organised. Due to COVID-19, the 24th edition of the National Youth Festival is being held in a virtual mode.
On 12th January 2021, the 24th National Youth Festival opening ceremony and the closing ceremony of the 2nd National Youth Parliament Festival both will take place in the Central Hall of Parliament.
National Youth Day: Theme
The Theme of 2022 is "not decided".
The Theme of 2021 is "YUVAAH – Utsah Naye Bharat Ka".
The theme of 2019 ‘Channelizing Youth Power for Nation Building’.
The theme of 2020 was "Channelizing Youth Power for Nation Building".
The Theme of 2018 was "Sankalp Se Siddhi".
The theme of 2017 was "Youth for Digital India".
The theme of 2016 was "Indian Youth for Development, Skill, and Harmony".
5 steps for the Development of Youth to its Full Potential:
34 percent of the population comprises of Youth. By enabling them opportunities to put forth their ideas and giving financial support can bring a significant change.
The children in schools should be given practical classes on what they want to pursue and the liberty to pursue it as a career option.
From governance to polity and racism to patriarchy, Youth holds insights and opinions that could be the revolutionary change. They should be able to express themselves freely.
The formation of youth organizations that could address youth’s primary problems could result in promoting encouragement among them to voice their ideas.
The policies and regulations should be specifically youth-oriented for the 34 percent population of the country so that they can utilize the resources of the country better and in a uniform way.
About Swami Vivekananda
“Arise! Awake! and stop not until the goal is reached.” – Swami Vivekananda
“The greatest religion is to be true to your own nature. Have faith in yourselves.” ― Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda's Pre-monastic name was Narendra Nath Dutta. He was born on 12 January, 1863 in Kolkata (previously Calcutta) and died on 4 July, 1902. His father's name was Vishwanath Dutta and his mother's name was Bhuvaneshwari Devi. He belonged to a well-off family. His father died suddenly at a young age and this broke the financial backbone of his family and was pushed into poverty. Despite being a good student, he failed to get a job for a very long time. He used to ask for a job from door to door but he didn’t get a job and so he became an atheist. One of his English professors introduced him with the name of 'Shri Ramkrishna Paramhamsa' and in 1881, he met with Shri Ramakrishna Paramhamsa at Dakshineshwar's Kali temple and became a disciple of Saint Ramakrishna Paramhamsa. He introduced Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western World. He was extremely patriotic towards India and is considered a hero for his contributions to the philosophies of his country. He also drew attention to the wide-spread poverty in India and for the development of the country, the poverty issues should be taken seriously. He is best known for his speech at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago in 1893 when he began his speech while saying "Sisters and brothers of America....." and he introduced India's culture, its importance, Hinduism, etc.
Therefore, Swami Vivekananda is the man of wisdom, faith, a true philosopher whose teachings not only motivated youth but also paved the way for the development of the country. So, that is why 12 January is celebrated as a National Youth Day every year in India with joy and enthusiasm.
SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SWAMI JI
- Swami Vivekananda was born on 12 January 1863, 6 minutes before sunrise, at 6.33 minutes 33 seconds.
- The family members expressed the desire to name the boy Durgadas, but on the basis of the dream seen by the mother, the child’s house was named Veereshwar while his official name was Narendra Nath.
- He is known for his oratory skills, especially the English speech he gave in Chicago is still famous today. But you will be surprised to know that in BA, Swami Ji’s number in English used to be around 50%.
- When Swami Ji was angry in his childhood, his mother Bhuvaneshwari Devi would pour cold water on him and say “Om Namah Shivaya … and by doing this, he would calm down.”
- He loved animals and birds, he kept cows, monkeys, goats, and peacocks in his childhood.
- After his father’s death, his family was in extreme poverty. Many times Swamiji used to lie in the house that he has been invited to eat somewhere so that the rest of the people can get food properly.
- Swamiji was very attractive, so many women were willing to befriend him with the wrong intentions, but they were never ready for it. Once he told a woman – leave these stupid desires and meditate on God
- Swamiji’s faith in God was lost due to no employment even after doing his BA. And he started saying – “God does not exist”
- After the death of Swami Vivekananda’s uncle Ji Taraknath, his aunt removed Swamiji’s family from his ancestral home and made a case in the court which ended at the very end of his life.
- Swami Ji’s sister Jogendrabala committed suicide and ended her life.
- When Swami Ji became a monk from Narendra, his name was Swami Vividishanand, but before moving to Chicago, he changed his name to Vivekananda.
- No woman could enter Swamiji’s monastery, not even his mother. Once when a disciple brought his mother inside reverently, Swamiji was very angry and said – “I made the rules and now this rule is being broken for me only.”
- Swami Vivekananda was fond of tea, against the beliefs of that time, he had allowed the tea to drink in his monastery.
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