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Swami Ji’s Karma Yoga : A Guide for Action

On the 162nd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, we remember him as one of the greatest icons for India, especially for the youth. His birth anniversary is celebrated as the National Youth Day. He will always remain an inspiration for the uplift....

January 15, 2024 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Commentary , Vivekananda , Karma Yoga , Duty

Vivekananda for Covid Times

Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Commentary

The Covid crisis has spread gloom and despair. Despondency is natural. So many people have died. The bad news is pouring in from all sides. In many families, several members have passed away within a few days. The virus is spreading to rural populati....

May 24, 2021 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Commentary , Vivekananda , Covid , Civil Society , Sewa , Sikh culture

Sister Nivedita on Aspects of Civic Nationalism

Dr Arpita Mitra

Sister Nivedita (1867-1911), one of the foremost disciples of Swami Vivekananda, is well-known for her contribution to the Indian national movement. That she inspired the Indian youth of her times to take up the national cause through her writings an....

March 21, 2018 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Nivedita’s inspiration , Vivekananda , nationalism , Sister Nivedita on Aspects , Civic Nationalism , Arpita Mitra , Sister Nivedita