National Youth Day 2025: Swami Vivekananda get's a modern tribute, AI generated images and videos go viral
January 12 marks the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, a revered Hindu monk, philosopher, and disciple of Ramakrishna. Born in 1863 as Narendranath Datta in Kolkata, he remains a symbol of inspiration. Netizens commemorated the day with tributes and AI-generated visuals of Vivekananda.
January 12 may seem like a typical date to those who are unaware, but for those who are aware, particularly Indians, the day is nothing short of a feast. Swami Vivekananda, one of India's most renowned educational figures, was born on this day. He was born in 1863 and went on to become one of India's top novelists and religious gurus.
Swami Vivekananda, a Hindu monk, philosopher, and supposedly the 'principal disciple of the Indian mystic Ramakrishna', was born in Kolkata as Narendranath Datta.
Internet celebrates Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary with AI images and videos
Netizens filled many social media sites with posts commemorating the occasion and paying tribute to Swami Vivekananda. Some people remember some of the philosopher's most famous quotes. Among all the comments, one 'modern' homage stuck out the most: artificial intelligence films and photographs of Swami Vivekananda.
An AI artist posted some fantastic recordings of Swami Vivekananda instructing his devotees, while another AI-generated image depicted him meditating.
The AI movies and photographs were posted on X (previously Twitter) under the handle 'Artificial Budhi'. The post was shared today, on Swami Vivekananda's birthday, and received a lot of attention from the internet community. Here's what the artist shared.
Born on January 12, 1863, in Kolkata, Narendranath Datta (later Swami Vivekananda) showed extraordinary intellect from a young age. A master of logic, music, and athletics, he was destined to redefine India¡¯s spirit and inspire the world.
¡ª Artificial Budhi (@artificialbudhi) January 12, 2025
here's the journey of the incredible¡ pic.twitter.com/DAVqcENi6N
As a teenager, he was a truth seeker. He asked prominent religious figures, "Have you seen God?" Unsatisfied with vague answers, he finally met Sri Ramakrishna at Dakshineswar, who said, "Yes, I have." This meeting changed his life forever pic.twitter.com/NwsTClhrg4
¡ª Artificial Budhi (@artificialbudhi) January 12, 2025
His Chicago speech made him an overnight sensation. Western audiences were captivated by his charisma and teachings of Vedanta. Vivekananda spent the next 3 years touring the US and UK, spreading the philosophy of India¡¯s ancient wisdom. pic.twitter.com/A20M64vjT1
¡ª Artificial Budhi (@artificialbudhi) January 12, 2025
"Take risks in your life. If you win, you can lead. If you lose, you can guide."
¡ª Artificial Budhi (@artificialbudhi) January 12, 2025
Vivekananda was a fearless leader, urging the youth to challenge societal norms and dedicate themselves to the nation¡¯s progress. Sadly, his life was short. On July 4, 1902, at the age of 39, Swami¡ pic.twitter.com/CpQuX6Bb7O
Also read: 'Inspiration for youth': PM Narendra Modi pays heartfelt tribute to Swami Vivekananda
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