BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday called upon youths of the state to imbibe the teachings of Swami Vivekananda and emulate his ideals which stress the importance of self-belief, courage and perseverance, and contribute their might in achieving the goal of a Viksit Odisha by 2036.
Addressing a function organised by Ramakrishna Mission, Bhubaneswar to celebrate the National Youth Day commemorating the birth anniversary of Vivekananda, Majhi said the spiritual leader and social reformer’s philosophy revolves around the idea that true strength lies within and one must face challenges head-on to grow. “His teachings also emphasise the importance of selflessness, honesty and empathy towards others,” he added.