Wake Up Bharat !, Enlighten the World !
The year 2013 is Swami Vivekananda's 150th Birth Anniversary.

Uttishthata Jagrata Prapya Varan Nibodhata

उत्तिष्ठत जाग्रत प्राप्य वरान् निबोधत

Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached.

Swami Vivekananda Jayanti 

Swami Vivekananda Jayanti celebrates the birthday of Swami Vivekananda. Swami Vivekananda's birthday falls on the Paush Krishna Saptami, the 7th day after the full moon day in the Hindu month of Paush. Therefore the date varies from year to year. In 2013, the date of the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda is on February 3 as per traditional Hindu calendar. According to the English calendar or the generally used Indian Calendar, Swami Vivekananda was born on January 12, 1863.Numerous programs are organized in India and in several countries around the world on the day.

Saints of Sanatana Dharma never sought blind followers. Their sole aim was to initiate a discussion on a particular topic. They wanted each individual to arrive at a conclusion through a healthy debate and contemplation. They wanted each individual to realize his/her potential. Swami Vivekananda was one such modern saint who kindled the passion of search for knowledge in the minds of people.

The ideal way to remember or honor a saint is by understanding his/her teachings. Swami Vivekananda has given his valuable thoughts on several topics. It is for us to pick up these pearls of wisdom and contemplate and apply it in our daily life. This can be done not just on his birthday but on all days of the year.