National Youth Day is celebrated in various countries around the world to recognize and honor the contributions and potential of young people in society. The day aims to promote youth empowerment, encourage active participation in civic and social activities, and create awareness about the challenges faced by the youth.
National youth day in different countries
In different countries, National Youth Day may have varying historical significance and contexts. Here are a few examples:
1. India:
National Youth Day is celebrated on January 12th in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, a renowned spiritual leader and social reformer. Swami Vivekananda was a prominent advocate for youth empowerment and believed that the youth held the key to India’s future progress. The day is observed to inspire and motivate the youth to contribute positively to society and fulfill their potential.
2. China:
In China, National Youth Day is celebrated on May 4th to mark the May Fourth Movement of 1919. This movement was led by young students and intellectuals who protested against imperialism and advocated for social and political reform in China. The day is a reminder of the power of youth in shaping the nation’s destiny and promoting social change.
3. Sri Lanka:
National Youth Day in Sri Lanka is celebrated on May 4th as well, coinciding with the International Youth Day. The day aims to highlight the importance of youth engagement in national development and policymaking.
4. Tunisia:
In Tunisia, National Youth Day is observed on March 21st, coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The day is dedicated to promoting unity and equality among young people from different backgrounds and advocating for youth rights.
South Africa:
National Youth Day in South Africa is celebrated on June 16th to commemorate the Soweto Uprising of 1976. On this day, thousands of black school students marched in protest against the compulsory use of Afrikaans in schools and the oppressive apartheid regime. The day honors the courage and sacrifices of young people in the struggle for freedom and equal rights.
Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda was a prominent Indian spiritual leader and philosopher who played a significant role in introducing Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world. His teachings and messages continue to inspire and influence millions of people globally.
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Quotes on Swami Vivekananda
“Arise, awake, and stop not until the goal is reached.”
“Talk to yourself at least once in a day. Otherwise, you may miss a meeting with an excellent person in this world.”
“You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul.”
“In a day, when you don’t come across any problems – you can be sure that you are travelling in a wrong path.”
“All power is within you; you can do anything and everything. Believe in that.”
“Take risks in your life. If you win, you can lead. If you lose, you can guide.”
“The more we come out and do good to others, the more our hearts will be purified, and God will be in them.”
“Condemn none: if you can stretch out a helping hand, do so. If you cannot, fold your hands, bless your brothers, and let them go their own way.”
“Never think there is anything impossible for the soul. It is the greatest heresy to think so. If there is sin, this is the only sin; to say that you are weak, or others are weak.”
“Anything that makes you weak physically, intellectually, and spiritually, reject as poison.”
Quotes
“Do not wait for anybody or anything. Do whatever you can. Build your hope on none.”
“The greatest sin is to think yourself weak.”
“All the powers in the universe are already ours. It is we who have put our hands before our eyes and cry that it is dark.”
“The world is the great gymnasium where we come to make ourselves strong.”
“He who struggles is better than he who never attempts.”
“We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live; they travel far.”
“You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself.”
“Each soul is potentially divine. The goal is to manifest this divinity within by controlling nature, external and internal.”
“In a conflict between the heart and the brain, follow your heart.”
“Conquer yourself, and the whole universe is yours.”
Quotes
“Do not be afraid of a small beginning; great things come afterwards.”
“The greatest religion is to be true to your own nature. Have faith in yourselves.”
“We are responsible for what we are, and whatever we wish ourselves to be, we have the power to make ourselves.”
“All the strength and succor you want is within yourselves. Therefore, make your own future.”
“The moment I have realized God sitting in the temple of every human body, the moment I stand in reverence before every human being and see God in him – that moment I am free from bondage, everything that binds vanishes, and I am free.”
“Stand up, be bold, be strong. Take the whole responsibility on your own shoulders, and know that you are the creator of your own destiny.”
“You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul.”
“You have to learn to be your own best friend because there’s going to be times when no one is going to be there for you but yourself.”
“The more we come out and do good to others, the more our hearts will be purified, and God will be in them.”
“Purity, patience, and perseverance are the three essentials to success, and, above all, love.”
Quotes
“The fire that warms us can also consume us; it is not the fault of the fire.”
“The world is the great gymnasium where we come to make ourselves strong.”
“Fill the brain with high thoughts, highest ideals, place them day and night before you, and out of that will come great work.”
“The more you think of yourself as shining immortal soul, the more eager you will be to be absolutely free of matter, body, and senses.”
“You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself.”
“Condemn none: if you can stretch out a helping hand, do so. If you cannot, fold your hands, bless your brothers, and let them go their own way.”
“This is the great lesson that we are here to learn through myriads of births and heavens and hells – that there is nothing to be asked for, desired for, beyond one’s spiritual self.”
“You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself.”
“The world is ready to give up its secrets if we only know how to knock, how to give it the necessary blow. The strength and force of the blow come through concentration.”
“Be not afraid of anything. You will do marvelous work. The moment you fear, you are nobody. It is fear that is the great cause of misery in the world.”
Quotes
“The greatest sin is to think yourself weak.”
“The will is not free – it is a phenomenon bound by cause and effect – but there is something behind the will which is free.”
“Never think there is anything impossible for the soul. It is the greatest heresy to think so. If there is sin, this is the only sin; to say that you are weak, or others are weak.”
“We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live; they travel far.”
“Conquer yourself, and the whole universe is yours.”
“The more we come out and do good to others, the more our hearts will be purified, and God will be in them.”
“You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself.”
“The greatest religion is to be true to your own nature. Have faith in yourselves.”
“We are responsible for what we are, and whatever we wish ourselves to be, we have the power to make ourselves.”
“The moment I have realized God sitting in the temple of every human body, the moment I stand in reverence before every human being and see God in him – that moment I am free from bondage, everything that binds vanishes, and I am free.”
Quotes
“The fire that warms us can also consume us; it is not the fault of the fire.”
“Purity, patience, and perseverance are the three essentials to success, and, above all, love.”
“Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life – think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success.”
“Comfort is no test of truth. Truth is often far from being comfortable.”
“This is the great lesson that we are here to learn through myriads of births and heavens and hells – that there is nothing to be asked for, desired for, beyond one’s spiritual self.”
“Strength is life, weakness is death.”
“All power is within you; you can do anything and everything. Believe in that.”
“In a day, when you don’t come across any problems – you can be sure that you are travelling in a wrong path.”
“You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul.”
“The world is ready to give up its secrets if we only know how to knock, how to give it the necessary blow. The strength and force of the blow come through concentration.”
Quotes
“Take risks in your life. If you win, you can lead. If you lose, you can guide.”
“In a conflict between the heart and the brain, follow your heart.”
“Do not wait for anybody or anything. Do whatever you can. Build your hope on none.”
“Fill the brain with high thoughts, highest ideals, place them day and night before you, and out of that will come great work.”
“The more you think of yourself as shining immortal soul, the more eager you will be to be absolutely free of matter, body, and senses.”
“The greatest religion is to be true to your own nature. Have faith in yourselves.”
“Condemn none: if you can stretch out a helping hand, do so. If you cannot, fold your hands, bless your brothers, and let them go their own way.”
“This is the great lesson that we are here to learn through myriads of births and heavens and hells – that there is nothing to be asked for, desired for, beyond one’s spiritual self.”
“You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself.”
“The world is the great gymnasium where we come to make ourselves strong.”
Quotes
“Strength is life, weakness is death.”
“Stand up, be bold, be strong. Take the whole responsibility on your own shoulders, and know that you are the creator of your own destiny.”
“Each soul is potentially divine. The goal is to manifest this divinity within by controlling nature, external and internal.”
“You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul.”
“The more we come out and do good to others, the more our hearts will be purified, and God will be in them.”
“The moment I have realized God sitting in the temple of every human body, the moment I stand in reverence before every human being and see God in him – that moment I am free from bondage, everything that binds vanishes, and I am free.”
“All the strength and succor you want is within yourselves. Therefore, make your own future.”
“Comfort is no test of truth. Truth is often far from being comfortable.”
“Anything that makes you weak physically, intellectually, and spiritually, reject as poison.”
“Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life – think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success.”
Quotes
“All power is within you; you can do anything and everything. Believe in that.”
“You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself.”
“You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul.”
“Arise, awake, and stop not until the goal is reached.”
“Be a hero. Always say, ‘I have no fear.'”
“The fire that warms us can also consume us; it is not the fault of the fire.”
“This is the first lesson to learn: be determined not to curse anything outside, not to lay the blame upon anyone outside, but stand up, lay the blame on yourself. You will find that is always true. Get hold of yourself.”
“The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you; depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you free.”
“Each work has to pass through these stages—ridicule, opposition, and then acceptance. Those who think ahead of their time are sure to be misunderstood.”
“Fill the brain with high thoughts, highest ideals, place them day and night before you, and out of that will come great work.”
Quotes
“The greatest religion is to be true to your own nature. Have faith in yourselves.”
“Truth can be stated in a thousand different ways, yet each one can be true.”
“The will is not free—it is a phenomenon bound by cause and effect—but there is something behind the will which is free.”
“Never mind failures; they are quite natural; they are the beauty of life, these failures. What would life be without them? It would not be worth having if it were not for struggles.”
“The whole life is a succession of dreams. My ambition is to be a conscious dreamer, that is all.”
“In a day, when you don’t come across any problems—you can be sure that you are travelling in a wrong path.”
“The moment I have realized God sitting in the temple of every human body, the moment I stand in reverence before every human being and see God in him—that moment I am free from bondage, everything that binds vanishes, and I am free.”
“He who struggles is better than he who never attempts.”
“The world is ready to give up its secrets if we only know how to knock, how to give it the necessary blow. The strength and force of the blow come through concentration.”
“You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul.”
Quotes
“Do not wait for anybody or anything. Do whatever you can. Build your hope on none.”
“Comfort is no test of truth. Truth is often far from being comfortable.”
“You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself.”
“In a day, when you don’t come across any problems – you can be sure that you are travelling in a wrong path.”
“You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul.”
“The greatest religion is to be true to your own nature. Have faith in yourselves.”
“This is the great lesson that we are here to learn through myriads of births and heavens and hells – that there is nothing to be asked for, desired for, beyond one’s spiritual self.”
“The world is the great gymnasium where we come to make ourselves strong.”
“Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life – think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success.”
“The moment I have realized God sitting in the temple of every human body, the moment I stand in reverence before every human being and see God in him – that moment I am free from bondage, everything that binds vanishes, and I am free.”
Quotes
“Strength is life, weakness is death.”
“Stand up, be bold, be strong. Take the whole responsibility on your own shoulders, and know that you are the creator of your own destiny.”
“Each soul is potentially divine. The goal is to manifest this divinity within by controlling nature, external and internal.”
“The more we come out and do good to others, the more our hearts will be purified, and God will be in them.”
“The fire that warms us can also consume us; it is not the fault of the fire.”
“All the strength and succor you want is within yourselves. Therefore, make your own future.”
“Anything that makes you weak physically, intellectually, and spiritually, reject as poison.”
“Condemn none: if you can stretch out a helping hand, do so. If you cannot, fold your hands, bless your brothers, and let them go their own way.”
“The world is ready to give up its secrets if we only know how to knock, how to give it the necessary blow. The strength and force of the blow come through concentration.”
“The will is not free – it is a phenomenon bound by cause and effect – but there is something behind the will which is free.”
Quotes on National youth day
“The youth is the hope of our future.” – Jose Rizal
“Youth is the joy, the little bird that has broken out of the eggs and is eagerly waiting to spread out its wings in the open sky of freedom and hope.” – Kofi Annan
“The youth of a nation are the trustees of posterity.” – Benjamin Disraeli
“Young people should be at the forefront of global change and innovation. Empowered, they can be key agents for development and peace.” – Kofi Annan
“The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it—and the glow from that fire can truly light the world.” – John F. Kennedy
“Youth is the time to go flashing from one end of the world to the other to try to meet it.” – James Joyce
“The most beautiful things are those that madness prompts and reason writes.” – Andre Gide
“The future belongs to young people with an education and the imagination to create.” – Barack Obama
“Youth is the spirit of adventure and awakening. It is a time of physical emerging when the body attains the vigor and good health that may ignore the caution of temperance.” – Ezra Taft Benson
“Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind.” – Samuel Ullman
Quotes
“The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles but to irrigate deserts.” – C.S. Lewis
“Youth is not a period of time; it is a state of mind; it is not a matter of rosy cheeks, red lips, and supple knees; it is a matter of the will, a quality of the imagination, a vigor of the emotions.” – Samuel Ullman
“Young people need models, not critics.” – John Wooden
“The power of youth is the common wealth for the entire world. The faces of young people are the faces of our past, our present, and our future. No segment in the society can match with the power, idealism, enthusiasm, and courage of the young people.” – Kailash Satyarthi
“The world’s biggest power is the youth and beauty of a woman.” – Chanakya
“The power of youth is the common wealth for the entire world. The faces of young people are the faces of our past, our present, and our future. No segment in the society can match with the power, idealism, enthusiasm, and courage of the young people.” – Kailash Satyarthi
“Youth is not about age, but about the spirit and the willingness to make a difference.” – Unknown
“The dreams of yesterday are the hopes of today and the reality of tomorrow.” – Robert H. Goddard
“Youth is the time when you can decide what to do with your life and take the necessary steps to achieve it.” – Unknown
“The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible—and achieve it, generation after generation.” – Pearl S. Buck
Quotes
“Youth is the backbone of any nation; they have the power to shape its destiny.” – Abdul Kalam
“The world belongs to the energetic.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Youth is the time when you can decide what to do with your life and take the necessary steps to achieve it.” – Unknown
“The dreams of yesterday are the hopes of today and the reality of tomorrow.” – Robert H. Goddard
“The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible—and achieve it, generation after generation.” – Pearl S. Buck
“Youth is the engine of the world, driving it forward with passion and innovation.” – Unknown
“The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.” – Kobe Bryant
“Youth is the time to be fearless, to take risks, and to believe in the power of dreams.” – Unknown
“The youth is like a rough diamond that, with guidance and support, can shine bright and illuminate the world.” – Unknown
“Youth is the time when creativity knows no bounds and imaginations run wild.” – Unknown
Quotes
“Youth is not about age, but about the spirit and the willingness to make a difference.” – Unknown
“The young have the energy to climb mountains, cross oceans, and conquer challenges.” – Unknown
“The youth is the catalyst for progress, breaking barriers and pushing boundaries.” – Unknown
“Youth is the canvas on which dreams are painted and possibilities come to life.” – Unknown
“The fire of youth burns bright with passion and idealism, shaping a better world.” – Unknown
“The young have the power to bring about positive change and create a better future for all.” – Unknown
“Youth is the seed of transformation, nurturing a world filled with hope and promise.” – Unknown
“The youth is the heartbeat of a nation, driving it towards prosperity and greatness.” – Unknown
“Youth is the force that can challenge the status quo and rewrite the course of history.” – Unknown
“The young hold the key to unlocking the potential of a brighter tomorrow.” – Unknown
Quotes
“The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it—and the glow from that fire can truly light the world.” – John F. Kennedy
“Youth is the time to go flashing from one end of the world to the other to try to meet it.” – James Joyce
“Also Youth is the joy, the little bird that has broken out of the eggs and is eagerly waiting to spread out its wings in the open sky of freedom and hope.” – Kofi Annan
“Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind.” – Samuel Ullman
“The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles but to irrigate deserts.” – C.S. Lewis
“Young people should be at the forefront of global change and innovation. Empowered, they can be key agents for development and peace.” – Kofi Annan
“The future belongs to young people with an education and the imagination to create.” – Barack Obama
“Youth is the spirit of adventure and awakening. It is a time of physical emerging when the body attains the vigor and good health that may ignore the caution of temperance.” – Ezra Taft Benson
“Youth is not a period of time; it is a state of mind; it is not a matter of rosy cheeks, red lips, and supple knees; it is a matter of the will, a quality of the imagination, a vigor of the emotions.” – Samuel Ullman
“Young people need models, not critics.” – John Wooden
Quotes
“Youth is the best time to be rich, and the best time to be poor.” – Euripides
“The world’s biggest power is the youth and beauty of a woman.” – Chanakya
“Youth is the season of hope, enterprise, and energy.” – Charles Dickens
“The youth of a nation are the trustees of posterity.” – Benjamin Disraeli
“Youth is the spirit of adventure and enthusiasm.” – Lailah Gifty Akita
“The young have the power to challenge the status quo and rewrite the narrative of the future.” – Unknown
“Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art.” – Stanislaw Jerzy Lec
“Youth is a perpetual intoxication; it is a fever of the mind.” – Francois de La Rochefoucauld
“The dreams of the young are the regrets of the old.” – Unknown
“Youth is a time made for greatness.” – Pablo Picasso
“The young have energy and imagination, and they dare to act where others hesitated.” – Chin-Ning Chu
Quotes
“Youth is a dream, a form of chemical madness.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald
“The passion of youth can fuel a fire within that burns bright with purpose.” – Unknown
“Youth is the spring of life, full of fresh ideas and new perspectives.” – Unknown
“Youth is a period of curiosity and discovery, where the mind knows no bounds.” – Unknown
“The young have the power to bring about change and create a better world.” – Unknown
“Youth is the foundation on which progress and prosperity stand.” – Unknown
“Youth is the canvas on which dreams are painted and possibilities come to life.” – Unknown
“The young hold the key to unlocking the potential of a brighter tomorrow.” – Unknown
“Youth is the seed of transformation, nurturing a world filled with hope and promise.” – Unknown
“Youth is the force that can challenge the status quo and rewrite the course of history.” – Unknown
Quotes
“Youth is the engine of change, driving progress and innovation in every sphere of life.” – Unknown
“The young have the courage to dream, the audacity to pursue, and the tenacity to achieve.” – Unknown
“Youth is the time to sow the seeds of greatness and watch them flourish into a magnificent future.” – Unknown
“The youth is a river of possibilities, carving its way through mountains of challenges.” – Unknown
“The passion and fearlessness of youth can move mountains and break barriers.” – Unknown
“Youth is not a time of waiting; it is a time of creating and shaping the world.” – Unknown
“The dreams of the young can set the world on fire and light up the darkest corners.” – Unknown
“Youth is not a time to stand on the sidelines; it is a time to lead and make a difference.” – Unknown
“The young have the gift of seeing the world through fresh eyes and reimagining what is possible.” – Unknown
“Youth is the canvas on which the masterpiece of life is painted.” – Unknown
Quotes
“The energy and enthusiasm of youth can ignite the flames of change and transform societies.” – Unknown
“Youth is the time to embrace curiosity, embrace challenges, and embrace growth.” – Unknown
“The young are the architects of tomorrow, shaping the world with their dreams and actions.” – Unknown
“Youth is not about waiting for opportunities; it is about creating them.” – Unknown
“The fire within the young can light up the darkness and bring hope to the world.” – Unknown
“Youth is the spirit of rebellion against the status quo, inspiring revolutions of the mind and heart.” – Unknown
“The young have the power to turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones.” – Unknown
“Youth is the time to plant seeds of wisdom, courage, and compassion that will bear fruits for a lifetime.” – Unknown
“The young have the audacity to believe that they can change the world—and they often do.” – Unknown
“Youth is not measured by age but by the audacity to dream and the willingness to act.” – Unknown
Quotes
“The young have the ability to turn challenges into opportunities and obstacles into stepping stones.” – Unknown
“Youth is the time to unleash the creativity within and paint the world with vibrant colors.” – Unknown
“The energy and enthusiasm of youth can create ripples of positive change that extend far beyond their years.” – Unknown
“Youth is the time to dream big, take bold actions, and make a mark on the world.” – Unknown
“The young are the architects of progress, laying the foundation for a better and brighter tomorrow.” – Unknown
“Youth is the driving force behind social transformations, inspiring movements for justice and equality.” – Unknown
“The dreams of the young are the seeds of a flourishing future.” – Unknown
“Youth is the time to challenge conventions, question norms, and think beyond boundaries.” – Unknown
“The passion of youth can fuel the fire of determination, propelling them towards their goals.” – Unknown
“Youth is not a stage to be underestimated, but a powerful force to be reckoned with.” – Unknown
Quotes
“The young have the courage to stand up for what they believe in and bring about meaningful change.” – Unknown
“Youth is the canvas of hope, where aspirations are painted, and ambitions come to life.” – Unknown
“The dreams of the young hold the potential to reshape the world.” – Unknown
“Youth is the time to embrace the journey of self-discovery and uncover one’s true purpose.” – Unknown
“The young are the torchbearers of progress, illuminating the path to a better future.” – Unknown
“Youth is the spring of life, where possibilities blossom into realities.” – Unknown
“The passion of youth can transform challenges into stepping stones of growth.” – Unknown
“Youth is the age of innovation, where fresh ideas can spark revolutions.” – Unknown
“The young have the power to inspire, uplift, and leave a lasting impact on the world.” – Unknown
“Youth is not just a phase; it is a state of mind filled with endless potential.” – Unknown
Quotes
“Youth is the time when imagination knows no bounds and possibilities are endless.” – Unknown
“The young have the power to transform challenges into opportunities and adversity into growth.” – Unknown
“Youth is the season of dreams, where aspirations take flight and hopes soar high.” – Unknown
“The passion and zeal of youth can set the world on fire with positive change.” – Unknown
“Youth is not about waiting for the future; it is about shaping it in the present.” – Unknown
“The young are the architects of progress, designing a world of innovation and advancement.” – Unknown
“Youth is the time to sow the seeds of kindness, compassion, and empathy that will bloom into a better world.” – Unknown
“The energy and enthusiasm of youth can break barriers and transcend limitations.” – Unknown
“Youth is the season of growth, where each experience adds to the tapestry of life.” – Unknown
“The dreams of the young are the driving force behind the wheels of progress.” – Unknown
What we learn from this ?
National Youth Day serves as a platform to acknowledge the significant role of young people in shaping the future of their countries and the world. It encourages youth to actively participate in social, economic, and political activities, fostering a sense of responsibility and leadership among the younger generation. The day also provides an opportunity for governments, organizations, and communities to address the specific needs and concerns of young people and support their development and well-being.
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