Karnataka Bank Chairman P. Pradeep Kumar, on January 12, said Swami Vivekananda did not view the youth merely as a numerical population; instead, he saw them as a powerful driving force and an inspiration for development.
He was speaking after inaugurating the National Youth Day event organised by Mangaluru Ramakrishna Mission as part of its Amrita Mahotsava celebrations. Mr. Kumar said, “Swami Vivekananda recognised the true strength of the youth and always emphasised utilising this strength to transform the nation.”
“Education that builds character is essential. Learning about the world is a lifelong process. Everyone should respect the law of the land. Morality, humanity and values should never be abandoned,” he said.
Canara High School Association Honorary Secretary N. Ranganath Bhat speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the National Youth Day event.
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Canara High School Association Honorary Secretary N. Ranganath Bhat spoke at the inaugural ceremony. He said, “Swami Vivekananda’s thoughts have greatly influenced me since childhood. His words have been a constant source of inspiration throughout my life. Understanding Swami Vivekananda can lead us toward a meaningful and fulfilled life.”
Swami Jnananishanandaji, associate editor of an English-language monthly journal, Swami Jitakamanandaji, secretary of the Mangaluru Ramakrishna Mission, writer and thinker Chakravarthy Sulibele, former MLC captain Ganesh Karnik and others were present.
The inaugural ceremony was followed by sessions and panel discussions. Swami Jnananishanandaji spoke on “Energy, Efficiency, Excellence – The Youth Formula”, while Mr. Sulibele discussed “The Life of Swami Vivekananda: A Guiding Light for 21st Century Youth.”
A panel discussion titled “From Learning to Leadership – The Vivekananda Way” featured Mr. Sulibele, Aruna Yadava from Father Muller Medical College and Prajwal Acharya of SKF Elixer India Pvt. Ltd., with Mangaluru Ramakrishna Mission volunteer Ranjan Bellapadi as the moderator.
Over 500 students from Karnataka Polytechnic, Niranjana Swamy Polytechnic and Srinivasa College, among other colleges, participated in the programme.
