Swami Vivekananda Jayanti 2021 date based on Hindu panchang and calendar. 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. According to the English calendar or the generally used Indian Calendar, Swami Vivekananda was born on January 12, 1863. In 2021, the date of the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda as per Hindu Lunar Calendar Tithi is on February 4. In 2021, it is the 158th birth anniversary.
Indian
Government and certain organizations observe the birth anniversary on January
12.
Ramakrishna
mission and many other organizations associated with Swami Vivekananda observe
it annually on Paush Krishna Paksha Saptami Tithi. (February 4, 2020)
Birth
Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda
Numerous
programs are organized in India and in several countries around the world on
the day. In India, it is observed as the National Youth Day (January 12).
Saints
of Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) never sought blind followers or converts. 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.
Early Life
Swami Vivekananda was born in an aristocratic Bengali family and was always inclined towards spirituality. He was influenced by his spiritual guru Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Swami Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission. Swami Vivekananda is regarded as a patriotic saint in India and his birthday is also celebrated as the National Youth Day in the country.