Universality of Swami Vivekananda’s Teachings Holds Great Relevance in the Modern World, Says President

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the Seminar organized by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) on the occasion of 150th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda at a function at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (March 7, 2013).

Speaking on the occasion, the President said the universality of Swami Vivekananda’s teachings holds great relevance in the modern world. Despite progress made by us, our society is confronted with issues challenging our ethics and morality. Swamiji’s teachings should be our guiding light in our path to the future.

The President hoped that Swamiji’s 150th Birth Anniversary would be an occasion to awaken our minds to the great contributions and sacrifices made by him towards the welfare, progress and enlightenment of mankind. He called on all participants to rededicate themselves to the causes for which Swamiji devoted his entire life.

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