The birth Anniversary of the great Swami Vivekananda is celebrated as the National Youth Day all over the country. The Day 12th January was declared as National Youth Day by the government of India to commemorate the teachings of Swami Vivekananda .
Every country’s success and development depends upon the capability of its youth, they are the building blocks of a nation and hence nurturing them and putting them on the right path becomes utmost integral to the development of a nation. If the youth of the country is full of passion, dedication and courage, then no one can stop that country from progressing.
ELIMINATING THE BIGGEST HURDLE- DRUGS
Consumption of intoxicants gradually leads one’s destruction. Drugs, liqour and intoxicants are the biggest hurdle in the path of progress, whether it is the country’s or the progress of one’s individual personality. The regular consumption of these substances eventually lead to the early demise. These days, the sptread of these intoxicants has become rampant and can be seen almost everywhere. Schools, colleges, villages, towns or big cities, no place is devoid of its influence. This needs to be stopped. Youth must be made aware of the ill effects of this dangerous life ending poison. they need to invest themselves into their hobbies, passions, games and education. The youth should attend the spiritual congregation so that they can understand the spiritual knowledge of our ancient Gurus and ancesstors and attain the awareness of the correct way of living life.
BRINGING POSITIVITY IN THE UPCOMING GENERATIONS
Today everyone is becoming a victim of negativity. From children to youngsters and elders, everyone is engulfed in negativity, lack of self confidence and motivation. Even before starting any work, one becomes stressed and worried about facing failures. This is totally wrong. Our thinking affects our work too. One needs to have a positive outlook towards life, have self confidence and will power. Being positive all the time seems impossible, but we can make it possible by adopting some easy methods. A regular practice of meditation can provide us healthy thoughts and all time positivity. Meditation provides us power to overcome negativity and hence one must adopt it as a part of daily routine to reap its benefits.
COMPASSION FOR NATION AND ZEAL TO SERVE COUNTRY
The Patriotic youth can help bring his/her country to the pinnacle of success. The love of nation and a feeling to sacrifice everything for one’s country should be filled in every heart. The feeling of patriotism can be filled in the hearts of youth via our education system provided to them from childhood. The education system must add up all the facts in their system that can bring the love for nation in children since their young age. Their passion to serve the nation will bring laurels to the country and will make the nation stand out in teh entire world.
TEACHING THE VALUES OF HONESTY AND INTEGRITY
People in this age embrace the means of dishonesty in order to earn more wealth, which is totally wrong . The virtues of honesty and integrity are rare but they should be adopted by everyone. Fould and dishonest means of earnings never lead to peaceful life. This moral values should be taught to children starting from their childhood, so that they grw up to become honest and dignified individuals. Good parenting as well as provision of moral values via education system play an important role in doing so.
Everything is possible if one has a strong determination and strong will to make the change. Doing the right thing is always the right thing to do, even if it is hard. Nothing is impossible for the young generation if they are guided the correct way, encouraged, nurtured and boosted up, so that they channelise their strength within and carve the right path for themselves and the nation.
