National Youth Day 2026: Swami Vivekananda's Inspiring Thoughts for Youth Empowerment

• National Youth Day is celebrated annually on January 12, marking Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary.
• Born on January 12, 1863, in Kolkata, Swami Vivekananda's original name was Narendranath Datta.
• His teachings encourage youth to abandon laziness, believe in themselves, strive, stay focused, and live a life of service.
• Key thoughts include 'Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached' and 'Never say 'I can't' because you are infinite'.
• Vivekananda emphasized that one becomes what they think and to reject anything that weakens them.

Why It Matters: Swami Vivekananda's timeless wisdom continues to inspire youth towards self-belief, perseverance, and national progress.