Digvijay Diwas 2024: Swami VivekanandтАЩs Chicago, Speech 131 Years Ago, Inspired PM Narendra Modi To Embark on Journey of Self-Discovery
New Delhi, September 11: As the nation celebrates the Digvijay Diwas, honouring the legacy of Swami Vivekanand and commemorating his historic speech in Chicago, here is a throwback on how his historic address, 131 years ago, inspired Narendra Modi to embark on a journey of self-discovery to the Himalayas. It was on September 11, 1893, that Swami Vivekanand delivered his timeless speech at the Parliament of WorldтАЩs Religions in Chicago.
His words not only introduced the world to IndiaтАЩs rich spiritual heritage but also inspired countless individuals in future generations, one of whom was a 17-year-old young boy тАУ Narendra Modi. Modi Archive, a popular X handle narrating the life journey of the Prime Minister via its archives shared an old photo of Narendra Modi on Wednesday and informed about what impact Swami VivekanandтАЩs speech had on his young, impressionable mind. Narendra Modi was so inspired by Swami VivekanandтАЩs teachings at such a young age that he left his abode in Vadnagar for the Himalayas, on a journey of self-discovery. Swami Vivekananda Death Anniversary 2024 Date and Significance: Here’s All You Need To Know About Indian Monk and Philosopher’s Punyatithi.
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On this day in 1893, Swami Vivekananda delivered his iconic address in Chicago. He introduced IndiaтАЩs ages old message of unity, peace and brotherhood to the world. His words continue to inspire generations, reminding us of the power of togetherness and harmony.тАж
тАФ Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 11, 2024
The popular X handle also shared a photo of Narendra Modi, from a wedding ceremony in his village, just a day before leaving for the Himalayas. It also informs that the young Narendra Modi got to know and understand Swami VivekanandтАЩs works from Dr Vasantbhai Parikh, a local native of his village. It was 131 years ago that Swami Vivekanand delivered his memorable speech at the Parliament of WorldтАЩs Religions in Chicago and left the world stunned with knowledge of ancient Hindu scriptures and a visionary outlook.┬аDigvijay Diwas 2024 Date and Significance: HereтАЩs What You Should Know About the Day That Marks the Historic Speech of Swami Vivekananda in Chicago.
To date, the speech is remembered by every Indian as path-breaking and also a landmark moment in the history of inter-faith dialogue as it introduced Indian spirituality and the Vedas to the Western world. PM Modi has time and again spoken about the impact of Swami VivekanandтАЩs teachings on his life and has often reflected in his years of public service.┬а
This year, after concluding the whirlwind tour of the country for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi spent two days meditating on the rocks at Swami Vivekanand memorial in Kanyakumari. The memorial was named after Swami Vivekananda as he sat there to meditate after his India tour. It was here in Kanyakumari that Swami Vivekanand is understood to have got the vision of modern India.
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