Today is the birth anniversary (celebrated as YOUTH DAY in India) of Swami Vivekananda.

Swami Vivekananda inspired several generations in the world, to serve the mankind selflessly. The dedicated followers of Swami Vivekananda in Ramakrishna Mission are active in such selfless service all over the world.

Is it not essential for all of us to get inspired by this monumental contribution?

Is it not imperative that we evolve holistic approach in every field of life and blossom from within and also catalyze the blossoming of the global society?

But what can be done for bringing about holistic perspective, policies, plans, programs and their implementation; and realize holistic renaissance as envisaged by every sage and saint including Swami Vivekananda?

Today the minimum common program acceptable to all races and religions of the universe is NAMASMARAN, which does not impose any prerequisite of any belief, and hence could be practiced by an agnostic or an atheist as well! We should not however; impose, force, pressurize, beg, coax, persuade, urge or even request; any one to practice NAMASMARAN as a matter of obligation!

It is true that the day to day problems such as scarcity of water, electricity, fertilizers etc. would be not be “directly” solved by NAMASMARAN. But it would evolve us from our subjectivity and pettiness; coming in the way of solving the problems and thereby; enlighten and empower us to solve them holistically.