Answer:

Introduction:

The philosophy of Swami Vivekananda and the ideals for which he lived and worked are a great source of inspiration for the youth today. He wanted the countrymen including the youth to have ‘muscles of iron’, ‘nerves of steel’ and ‘minds like thunderbolt’. Owing to this, his birth anniversary i.e., January 12th is commemorated and celebrated as National Youth Day.

Body:

Teachings of Swami Vivekananda:

• Rationality and Scientific temper: He condemned blind superstitious beliefs and searched for rationality and scientific meaning to every aspect of religion. He says that if superstition enters into the brain, man becomes ignorant and path of degradation of life.
• Brotherhood: Through speech at the World parliament of religions and later initiatives developed a sense of brotherhood among the people of India and people of the globe.
• Example: In a country where several religions take birth & with diversity of people, I always respect them and feel a sense of brotherhood with countrymen.
• Religion: According to him true religion is one who follows their conscience and personal religion. He distinguishes institutional religion from personal religion.
• Example: Sri Ramakrishna teaching on harmony of religions attracted people belonging to different denominations. Many householders and youth became his disciples along with Vivekanand.
• Empowerment: His birth anniversary is celebrated as National Youth Day. He believed that Youth energy can change the shape of the country.
• Rationality: Pioneer of a rationalist movement in modern India in the spheres of ethics & religion.
• Example: Curbing of Internet services in Jammu and Kashmir to prevent spread of misinformation and hate speeches.
• Intensely spiritual & religious man: He said that he is not interested in Moksha until everyone is liberated.
• Example: He asked all Indians to serve the poor, starving & oppressed millions as this was the only way to see God.

Most importantly, as a civil service aspirant, Vivekananda helped me in understanding my duty towards the downtrodden, making me realize that we all are one i.e., Parmatan and until we all are not happy everyone remains miserable.

Conclusion:

His teachings center around the themes of Vedas and Upanishads, which are relevant for the young population. Swami Vivekananda believed that the young generation, which he called the modern generation, is very powerful.  It can do anything and everything and has the eternal power to even revive the whole country and realize his dream of making Bharat a Vishwa Guru once again.