Swami Vivekananda is an icon for us Indians, particularly for the youth. He said, “The national ideals of India are renunciation, and service ... if you want to find God, serve man”. And further, “Practical patriotisms means not a mere sentiment or even emotion of love of the motherland but a passion to serve our fellow-countrymen”.
He showed the path to making every man great, every nation great. How? He believed in the power of goodness; absence of jealousy and suspicion; and helping all who are trying to be and do well. It is an imperative that the Indian youth should take to service.
Message to the Youth
The youth need to be shown light right from the beginning. Here are some quotes from Swamiji which generates self-confidence and provide inspiration:
'Work hard. Be holy and pure, and the fire will come.'
'Do not be anxious, do not be in a hurry. Slow, persistent and silent work does everything.'
'Practice hard; whether you live or die does not matter. You have to plunge in and work, without thinking of the result.'
"The only way to rise is by doing the duty next to us, and thus gathering strength, go on until we reach the highest state"
"Work for work’s sake. Worship for worship’s sake. Do good because it is good to do good. Ask no more."
Selfless service, done without expectation of reward, can do wonders for self and for the nation.
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