Quite like how Swami Vivekananda enthralled the audience so many years ago in Chicago, chief minister Mamata Banerjee moved a packed Biswa Bangla Convention Centre on Wednesday, saying: "My sisters and brothers from the industry and the world of entrepreneurship, come and help us grow and transform the state further."
Swami Vivekananda - The Socialist, which was banned by the British government has been reprinted almost after a century.
Swami Vivekananda, one of India's most revered spiritual figures, is widely known for his transformative impact on modern Hindu thought and global spirituality.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday dedicated the 163rd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda to the youth of the state and announced several initiatives for their upliftment.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Commissioner Ashwani Kumar, onSunday, paid homage to spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda on his birthanniversary and said he symbolises the spirit of youth.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also extended her wishes to the monks and devotees attached to the Ramakrishna Mission.
Secretary to Governor Vivek Bhatia, officers and employees of Raj Bhavan Secretariat were also present on the occasion.
Chief Justice Ramana emphasized that there is a greater need now to pay heed to the words about the “dangers posed by meaningless and sectarian conflicts in society” adding that Swami Vivekananda was a great preacher and propagator of such virtues.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks coincided with the 20th anniversary of the twin towers terror attacks by ultra Islamic terror outfit al Qaeda in New York City and other parts of the United States, while inaugurating the Sardardham Bhavan in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Swami Vivekanandas first-hand reports about Japan through his letters, lectures, etc. had only one message for the young students of India Look East, go to Japan and learn from them about the development strategy of the Meiji Government and how they implemented their plans.
