Sun Jan 12 17:09:21 UTC 2025: ## Swami Vivekananda’s Legacy Celebrated Across Karnataka on National Youth Day
**Mysuru, Karnataka, January 12, 2025** – National Youth Day was observed across Karnataka on Sunday, commemorating the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Events in Mysuru and Mandya highlighted the importance of imbibing his teachings and values.
In Mysuru, a program inaugurated by Senior Judge B.G. Dinesh emphasized Swami Vivekananda’s role as both a philosopher and a patriot who instilled national pride. Dinesh urged the youth to heed Vivekananda’s call to “Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached,” framing it as a path to success.
The BJP Yuva Morcha organized a walkathon in Mysuru, urging young people to contribute to national development and draw inspiration from Vivekananda’s achievements. BJP leaders stressed the pivotal role of youth in India’s progress.
Similar celebrations took place in Mandya, where local authorities and representatives from Sri Ramakrishna Ashram underscored the significance of studying and understanding Swami Vivekananda’s teachings. The events across the state underscored a collective focus on promoting the values and ideals of the influential spiritual leader.
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