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Amritsar, Jan. 13 (Punjab Post Bureau) – DAV Public School Lawrence Road observed the birth anniversary of
Swami Vivekananda which falls on 12th January as the National Youth Day. Swami Vivekananda was an Indian Hindu monk and chief disciple of Indian mystic Ramakrishna Paramahansa. He was a key figure in the introduction of the Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the western world. The students sang devotional songs and read out excerpts from his motivational life and informed the audience about his interest in spirituality from a young age. He had inspired many with his wisdom and knowledge. Swami ji had always preached to show care and affection to the down trodden and the old. He believed in the power of the youth and emphasised that the youth of a nation can bring a change in the society if they are educated, compassionate and self – sacrificing. He himself selected ‘Bharat’ over ‘Materialistic West’. The students were informed that Swami ji was a voracious reader which had helped him gain wide wisdom and read out his message for the youth, Whatever you are doing, put your whole mind in it. Then you will never miss”. In the end they pledged to follow the ideals of Swami Ji and paid homage to him with a promise to spread awareness against the prevalant social evils.
Regional Director Punjabi Zone A Dr. (Mrs.) Neelam Kamra and the Manager of the school Dr. Rajesh Kumar Principal DAV College Amritsar asked the students to be rich in values and ethics and avoid love for material things in life . They asked the students to take inspiration from the life of Swami Vivekananda to lead a fruitful life.
Dr. Neera Sharma, Principal of the school while addressing the students on this occasion said that the youth of today had a greater responsibility on their shoulders and they need to be guided by the ideals of great scholars like Swami Vivekananda. She added that it was a great way to energise the youth as well as boost their efforts to make the country developed.
