Swami Vivekananda
We want that education by which character is formed, strength of mind is increased, the intellect is expanded, and by which one can stand on one’s own feet – Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda has inspired many generations not only in but in the world as well. He always believed extreme value of youth period is immense and sublime. To become an ideal student there are certain qualities that swami Vivekananda mentioned in his lessons.
Respect : Respect your parents, your teachers and your elders. Love : Love your country, your culture and your ancestors. Service : Serve the poor, the illiterate and the diseased. Self-Discipline : Discipline your body,your senses and your mind. Self-Control : Control your words, your thoughts and actions. Faith : Have faith in yourself,in others and in God. Discrimination : Discriminate between good and bad, real and unreal. Concentration : Concentrate whole-heartedly while studying,working,playing or praying. Truthfulness : Be truthful in words,thoughts and action. Hard Work : Hard work to acquire knowledge, skills and wisdom. Strength : Be Strong Physically, mentally, intellectually and spiritually. Conviction : Have faith in power of goodness,purity and honesty. Devotion : Have devotion for duty,scriptures,holy peopleand God. Habits : Cultivate regular habits of prayer, meditation and reading inspiring and strengthening literature. Same-Sightedness : Feel the presence of divine in all beings and treat them with the same standard as you treat yourself. Firm Determination : Have strong will-power to cultivate good habits in order to achieve permanent happiness, peace and success.
These are the key ingredients that Swami Vivekananda believed, are important to become an ideal student . The teachings of Swami Vivekananda inspired many legends,thinkers and leaders.
- Swami Ji is the most cherished leaders who belong to the whole world — Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
- After reading Swami Vivekananda My love for country has increased a thousandfold — Mahatma Gandhi
Moreover, Jamsetji Tata was inspired by Vivekananda’s teachings to establish the, one of India’s best known research universities.
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