Odisha CM Pays Humble Tributes to Spiritual Guru Swami Vivekananda on Birth Anniversary

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik paid his humble tributes to the great spiritual guru and patriot Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary today.

Swami Vivekananda was a foundation head of wisdom and always strived to awaken our youth to realise their true potential, the Odisha CM tweeted.

Humble tributes to the great spiritual guru and patriot, #SwamiVivekananda on his birth anniversary. He was a foundation head of wisdom and always strived to awaken our youth to realise their true potential.#NationalYouthDay pic.twitter.com/iwUZ38uBgp

— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) January 12, 2020

Swami Vivekananda, a great Hindu monk and passionate patriot, was born in Kolkata on this day in 1863.

He was among the most celebrated spiritual leaders who worked tirelessly towards betterment of the society.

Vivekananda’s teachings laid a foundation for India’s unity. He taught how to live together with harmony in India, a country with extensive diversity.

He also represented India’s culture and Hinduism across the world and created a virtual bridge between India’s culture and the western world.

He was a key figure in the introduction of the Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world.