“Fill the brain with high thoughts, highest ideals, place them day and night before you, and out of that will come great work.” This mantra of Vivekananda’s is as effective, relevant and inspiring today as it was in the days of colonialism. Now, Bharat is ready to be a global leader. With the power of yoga and the energy that comes from spirituality, the youth of the country are impatient about giving direction to the world.
Swami Vivekananda took forward the efforts made by other thinkers to reach the roots of Bharatiya culture. This thinking makes him acceptable worldwide and establishes him as the spokesperson of Sanatan Dharma, a symbol of Hindustan and Hindustani culture. Swami ji taught the world that it is our duty to encourage all those doing good so that they can make their dreams come true. Swami ji believed in the comprehensive upliftment of society. He advocated women empowerment and meditation. He aspired for a social order where the feelings of religion and spiritual traditions combine with science and technology. Swami Vivekananda was a modern thinker and thus advocated education as a fundamental right of the masses.
Human civilization has evolved over several centuries, engraving key events throughout its journey. This day, that year will look into the important historical events, incidents and major happenings on that particular day of the year. As history keeps inventing itself, we are also keen to rekindle our past to keep our knowledge quotient high. Today in history, i.e. July 4, the following notable events took place.On July 04, 1902, at 20:50, Swami Vivekananda took Mahasamad while meditating in his room at the age of 39.
