Swami Vivekananda is considered one of the most famous and influential spiritual leaders of the Vedanta philosophy. He is considered as youth icon of India and India celebrates National Youth Day on his birthday. Many consider him an icon for his fearless courage, his positive exhortations to the youth, his broad Outlook.
on social problems, and countless lectures and discourses on Vedanta philosophy. In 1897, he founded the Ramakrishna Mission, one of India's leading charitable institutions. With advocacy, he dedicated his life to helping the poor.A Poem by Swamiji...When I Asked God for StrengthHe Gave Me Difficult Situations to FaceWhen I Asked God for Brain.
& BrownHe Gave Me Puzzles in Life to SolveWhen I Asked God for HappinessHe Showed Me Some Unhappy PeopleWhen I Asked God for WealthHe Showed Me How to Work HardWhen I Asked God for FavorsHe Showed Me Opportunities to Work HardWhen I Asked God for PeaceHe Showed Me How to Help OthersGod Gave Me Nothing I WantedHe Gave Me Everything I Needed.