Today is Birthday of Swami Vivekananda

Today January 12 is the birthday of Swami Vivekananda as per English calendar or the Gregorian calendar. Swami Vivekananda was born on January12, 1863. Based on traditional Hindu lunar calendar, Swami Vivekananda's birthday falls on the Paush Krishna Saptami, the 7th day after the full moon day in the Hindu month of Paush. This is observed as Swami Vivekananda Jayantiand it is on January 15, 2012. Saints associated with Sanatana Dharma never sought blind followers. Their sole aim was to initiate adiscussion on a particular topic. Theywanted each individual to arrive ata conclusion through a healthy debate. They wanted each individual to realize his/her potential. Swami Vivekananda was one such modern saint who kindled the passion of enquiry in the mind of people.The ideal way or remember or honor a saint is by understanding his/her teachings. Swami Vivekananda has given his valuable opinion on several topics. It is for us to pick up these pearls of wisdom and apply it in our daily life. This can be done not juston his birthday but on all days of the year. The day is observed as youth day in India . This year also marks the beginning of the 150 birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.