Swami Vivekanand

 Swami Vivekanand

Swami Vivekananda (1863–1902) was one of India’s greatest spiritual leaders and thinkers, and a key figure in introducing Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world.

Early Life

• Born as Narendranath Datta on 12 January 1863 in Kolkata.

• Intelligent, fearless, and deeply curious from a young age.

• Became a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, who shaped his spiritual vision.

Spiritual Mission

• After Ramakrishna’s death, Vivekananda became a monk and traveled extensively across India.

• He witnessed widespread poverty and social inequality, which deeply influenced his ideas.

• He believed that service to humanity is service to God.

Chicago Address (1893)

• Gained worldwide fame after his speech at the World’s Parliament of Religions in Chicago.

• Began with the iconic words: “Sisters and Brothers of America”.

• Promoted religious tolerance, universal brotherhood, and harmony among faiths.

Teachings & Philosophy

• Emphasized strength, self-confidence, and character-building.

• Advocated Practical Vedanta — applying spiritual principles in daily life.

• Famous ideas:

  • “Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached.”

  • Education should build man-making and character-building.

  • All religions lead to the same ultimate truth.

Contributions

• Founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897.

• The mission focuses on education, healthcare, and social service.

• Inspired India’s freedom movement and modern Indian thought.

Death & Legacy

• Passed away on 4 July 1902, at the age of 39.

• His birthday, 12 January, is celebrated as National Youth Day in India.

• Continues to inspire millions worldwide with his message of courage, unity, and service.

• Here are some famous and inspiring quotes by Swami Vivekananda, grouped by theme:

• 🌟 On Strength & Self-Belief

  • “Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached.”

  • “All power is within you; you can do anything and everything.”

  • “Be strong. You have infinite strength.”

  • “The world is the great gymnasium where we come to make ourselves strong.”

  🧠 On Education & Character

  • “Education is the manifestation of the perfection already in man.”

  • “We want that education by which character is formed, strength of mind is increased, and the intellect is expanded.”

  • “The end of all education, all training, should be man-making.”

  🙏 On Religion & Spirituality

  • “Truth can be stated in a thousand different ways, yet each one can be true.”

  • “Each soul is potentially divine.”

  • “The moment I have realized God sitting in the temple of every human body, the moment I stand in reverence before every human being, that moment I am free from bondage.”

  🌍 On Humanity & Service

  • “They alone live who live for others; the rest are more dead than alive.”

  • “Service to man is service to God.”

  • “The poor, the illiterate, the ignorant, the afflicted—let these be your God.”

  🔥 On Youth & Fearlessness

  • “Take risks in your life. If you win, you can lead; if you lose, you can guide.”

  • “Fear is death, fear is sin, fear is hell.”

  • “Stand up, be bold, be strong.”

विश्व हिंदी दिवस

 विश्व हिंदी दिवस

हिंदी है हमारी पहचान, हिंदी से ही है हमारा सम्मान।

विश्व हिंदी दिवस  हर साल 10 जनवरी को मनाया जाता है।

उद्देश्य:

• हिंदी भाषा को अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर बढ़ावा देना

• विश्वभर में हिंदी के उपयोग, सम्मान और महत्व को प्रोत्साहित करना

इतिहास:

• 10 जनवरी 1975 को नागपुर में पहला विश्व हिंदी सम्मेलन आयोजित हुआ था

• उसी स्मृति में यह दिन मनाया जाता है

भारत में महत्व:

• यह दिन विदेश मंत्रालय और भारतीय दूतावासों द्वारा विशेष रूप से मनाया जाता है

• कवि सम्मेलन, संगोष्ठियाँ, निबंध प्रतियोगिताएँ और सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम आयोजित होते हैं

हिन्दी के तथ्य

1. हिंदी शब्द फारसी शब्द 'हिंद' से लिया गया है। इसका अर्थ है सिंधु नदी की भूमि।
2. पहला हिंदी जर्नल 2000 में प्रकाशित हुआ था। यह वर्ल्ड वाइड वेब पर हिंदी भाषा की पहली उपस्थिति थी।
3. उर्दू को प्रतिस्थापित करते हुए हिंदी को अपनी आधिकारिक भाषा घोषित करने वाला भारत का पहला राज्य बिहार था।
4. विश्वभर में लगभग 60 करोड़ लोगों की मातृभाषा हिंदी है।
5. 1977 में अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी ने हिंदी भाषा के प्रति गर्वपूर्वक सम्मान प्रदर्शित करते हुए संयुक्त राष्ट्र में हिंदी भाषा में भाषण दिया था।
6. न्यूजीलैंड, नेपाल, संयुक्त अरब अमीरात, युगांडा, मॉरीशस, फिजी, सूरीनाम, गुयाना, बांग्लादेश, त्रिनिदाद, टोबैगो और पाकिस्तान में हिंदी भाषा बोली जाती है।
7. कई हिंदी शब्द जो अक्सर बोले जाते हैं जैसे 'अच्छा' और 'सूर्य नमस्कार' को ऑक्सफोर्ड डिक्शनरी में शामिल किया गया है।
8. प्रख्यात कवि अमित खुसरो पहले ऐसे लेखक थे जिन्होंने हिंदी में पहली कविता की रचना की और उसे प्रकाशित किया।
9. 26 जनवरी, 1950 को संसद के अनुच्छेद 343 के तहत हिंदी भाषा को प्राथमिक भाषा माना गया था।
10. पहले हिंदी टाइपराइटर 1930 के दशक में बनाए गए थे।

यहाँ हिंदी साहित्य की महत्वपूर्ण एवं प्रसिद्ध पुस्तकें कालखंड और विधा के अनुसार दी जा रही हैं:

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 प्राचीन / भक्ति काल

• रामचरितमानस – गोस्वामी तुलसीदास

• सूरसागर – सूरदास

• बीजक – कबीरदास

• पदावली – मीराबाई

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 रीतिकाल

• बिहारी सतसई – बिहारीलाल

• रसिकप्रिया – केशवदास

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 आधुनिक काल – कविता

• कामायनी – जयशंकर प्रसाद

• साकेत – मैथिलीशरण गुप्त

• यामा – महादेवी वर्मा

• मधुशाला – हरिवंश राय बच्चन

• रश्मिरथी – रामधारी सिंह ‘दिनकर’

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 आधुनिक काल – उपन्यास

• गोदान – मुंशी प्रेमचंद

• गबन – मुंशी प्रेमचंद

• निर्मला – मुंशी प्रेमचंद

• मैला आँचल – फणीश्वरनाथ रेणु

• राग दरबारी – श्रीलाल शुक्ल

• आषाढ़ का एक दिन – मोहन राकेश

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 कहानी / नाटक

• कफन – मुंशी प्रेमचंद

• पूस की रात – मुंशी प्रेमचंद

• अंधायुग – धर्मवीर भारती

• आधे-अधूरे – मोहन राकेश

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 निबंध / आलोचना

• कलम का सिपाही – अमृत राय

• साहित्य का इतिहास – आचार्य रामचंद्र शुक्ल

Savitribai Phule

 

Savitribai Phule

Savitribai Phule (born January 3, 1831, Naigaon [now in Maharashtra state], India—died March 10, 1897, Poona [now Pune]) was social reformer and pioneer of education for women in India. She was one of the first female teachers in India and opened several schools for girls with her husband, Jyotirao Phule. She also played a key role in the Satyashodhak Samaj (“Society of Truth Seekers”), a society founded by Jyotirao Phule in 1873 to promote social equality. Savitribai Phule is often cited as a role model for women’s empowerment and feminism in India.

 

Key Contributions & Activism

• Pioneering Education: With Jyotirao, she founded India's first school for girls in 1848, facing intense social backlash, including physical abuse, and carried a spare sari for when she was pelted with mud.
• Multiple Schools: They established over 18 schools for girls and marginalized communities, teaching science, math, and social sciences, outnumbering British-run schools.
• Satyashodhak Samaj: Co-founded this society for social equality, advocating for inter-caste marriages and challenging Brahminical dominance.
• Women's Rights: Campaigned against child marriage, female infanticide, and the practice of shaving widows' heads, establishing a shelter for pregnant widows (Infanticide Prohibition Home).
• Literary Work: A pioneer of Marathi poetry, her works like Kavya Phule (1854) inspired social change. 

Later Life & Legacy

• Leadership: Took over leadership of the Satyashodhak Samaj after Jyotirao's death, even lighting his funeral pyre herself, defying tradition.
• Plague Relief: Established a clinic for plague victims and died on March 10, 1897, from the disease while caring for patients.
• Enduring Symbol: Remembered as a feminist icon, a champion of the oppressed, and a catalyst for women's empowerment in India. 

Library activities-

On 3.1.2026, the biography speech on Savitribai Phule was delivered in the Vidyalaya assembly by Kanishka class 9B.

In library session, discussion was held on Savitribai Phule and her contribution.