Empower the Future: National Youth Day 2025 Celebrates Swami Vivekananda's Legacy and Inspires Action

January 12, 2025 is celebrated as  National Youth Day in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, the great spiritual leader and social reformer. Established in 1984, this day reminds everyone of the immense influence that Swami Vivekananda had on the youth and the values he propagated, such as self-confidence, discipline, and service to humanity. The theme of this year's celebration is "Youth for a Sustainable Future," which is to encourage the young people to take their part in nation-building and societal development.

The events include motivational speeches, cultural programs, and seminars, among others, to be organized across the country in schools, colleges, and youth organizations. As we celebrate National Youth Day, let us remember the powerful message of Vivekananda: "Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached", and encourage the youth of today to celebrate self-growth with these 10 must-read books. From spiritual classics like Autobiography of a Yogi to practical guides like How to Win Friends and Influence People, this list covers personal development, purpose, resilience, and India's history.

1. Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda

2. Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles

3. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

4. Wings of Fire by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

5. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

6. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson

7. You Can Win by Shiv Khera

8. Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

9. India After Gandhi by Ramachandra Guha

10. How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

This National Youth Day, step forward to becoming the best version of yourself with these literary guides for a life of purpose and fulfilment. Happy National Youth Day!!

 

Source: India Times