Swami Vivekananda was born in a Bengali family in Kolkata on 12th January 1863. His real name was Narendranath Datta. His father Shri Vishvanath Datta was an attorney in the high court of Kolkata. Vivekananda was a very intelligent, learned, liberal individual who was greatly influenced by his mother, Bhubaneswari Devi. He was inclined to worship from the very childhood and took to meditation. This inclination later transformed him from Narendranath to Swami Vivekananda.
He had studied Vedas and Upanishads in detail and his attitude towards religion and philosophy was very scientific.
We will learn some of the teachings of Swami Vivekananda on education which each student should acquire for overall growth and development.
1. Physical development
According to Swami Vivekananda's teachings, physical development is a must for healthy body. He said that a child must have strong muscles and tissues and for this he suggested practicing yoga. In his view, physical development of a child is an important part of education.
Children, by doing yoga and taking care of your body, you are not only growing stronger but also learning to be disciplined and healthy.
2. Mental and intellectual development
According to Swami Vivekananda's teachings, it is very important to give children knowledge of the science and technology of the modern world. He wanted children to be curious and knowledgeable about the modern world. So children, keep asking questions, exploring new ideas, and never stop learning—your mind is powerful!
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3. Development of the spirit of social service
Swami Vivekananda said that education does not mean doing one’s own good but for the welfare of everyone.
As Children you should also follow this principle in life, for example, when your friend or any other child is in need of books, notes or help in understanding the concept, you should willingly go ahead and help them. According to Swami Vivekananda's teachings being kind and helpful is an important part of your growth!
4. Moral and character development
Swami Vivekananda always believed that a good character makes a child follower of the truth. He believed in both social and religious morality and thus wanted each and every child to be of good and high moral character. If you follow Swami Vivekananda's teachings, then you will lead a respected and happier life. Remember, being good and doing the right thing always pays off!
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Next we will learn about inspirational and motivational quotes by Swami Vivekananda that can be used in daily life skills.
1. Power of self-introspection
"Talk to yourself once in a day, otherwise you may miss meeting an intelligent person in this world."
Swami Vivekananda always encouraged in self-introspection, which means to understand your own thoughts, feelings, and actions better. Swami Vivekananda's teachings help us to believe in the huge amount of wisdom and intelligence that we have in ourselves. So, you children should always take time for self-talk, to understand your own self as you have immense potential and understanding within yourself.
2. Thoughts shape our present and future
"We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live; they travel far."
This Swami Vivekananda's quote talks of the great impact that our thoughts have in shaping our identity. The core idea is that our thoughts influence our actions, attitudes, and ultimately our future. According to Swami Vivekananda's teachings, we should try to have pure and positive thoughts, because good thoughts will travel with you all along in your life.
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3. Pick up the right information
“Books are infinite in number and time is short. The secret of knowledge is to take what is essential. Take that and try to live up to it."
There is huge amount of knowledge available in the world through books and other sources of information but human life is limited, and we do not have enough time to read and learn everything. He believed that to gain wisdom and knowledge it is not important to learn each and every thing. According to Swami Vivekananda's teachings, you should just focus on the most important, valuable, and relevant knowledge that can make a real difference in your life.
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4. Be the master of One and not Jack of all
"Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life – think of it, dream of it, and live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, and every part of your body, be full of that idea and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success."
In this quote Swami Vivekananda talks about the importance of focus and dedication in achieving success. He suggests that by concentrating all your energy, thoughts, and actions on a single goal or idea, you can maximize your potential and increase your chances of success. According to Swami Vivekananda's teachings, by devoting completely in one objective, you reduce distractions and can excel in that objective.
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