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10 lines on Swami Vivekananda for kids

Swami Vivekananda is a popular topic around National Youth Day on 12 January, his birthday. Here are simple lines for every class, a short speech and useful words.

By the Eloqova team · Updated 8 November 2026

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5 lines on Swami Vivekananda for UKG and Class 1

  1. Swami Vivekananda was a great saint.
  2. He was born in Kolkata.
  3. His birthday is on 12 January.
  4. He loved India very much.
  5. He inspires young people.

10 lines on Swami Vivekananda for Classes 1 to 3

  1. Swami Vivekananda was a great Indian saint and thinker.
  2. He was born on 12 January 1863 in Kolkata.
  3. His childhood name was Narendranath Datta.
  4. He was a bright and curious child.
  5. His guru was Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.
  6. He gave a famous speech in Chicago in 1893.
  7. He started the Ramakrishna Mission to help people.
  8. He taught us to be strong and fearless.
  9. His birthday is celebrated as National Youth Day.
  10. He is a hero for young people in India.

10 lines on Swami Vivekananda for Classes 4 and 5

  1. Swami Vivekananda was born as Narendranath Datta on 12 January 1863 in Kolkata.
  2. He was a brilliant student who loved music, sports and asking big questions.
  3. He became a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, who shaped his spiritual life.
  4. In 1893, he spoke at the World's Parliament of Religions in Chicago.
  5. He began his speech with "Sisters and Brothers of America", and the audience gave him a standing ovation.
  6. He founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897 to serve the poor and spread education.
  7. He believed that serving people is the best way to serve God.
  8. His famous message was "Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached."
  9. He passed away on 4 July 1902 at Belur Math, near Kolkata.
  10. India celebrates his birthday, 12 January, as National Youth Day.

A short speech on Swami Vivekananda (Classes 3 to 5)

Good morning, everyone. Today I will speak about Swami Vivekananda, who inspires young people all over India.

Born in Kolkata in 1863, Swami Vivekananda made India proud with his famous speech in Chicago in 1893, which began "Sisters and Brothers of America". He taught that we should be strong, fearless and serve others.

His message to us is "Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached." Let us work hard and never give up. Thank you.

Useful words for talking about Swami Vivekananda

  • Swami Vivekananda
  • saint
  • thinker
  • Narendranath
  • Kolkata
  • guru
  • Ramakrishna
  • Chicago
  • speech
  • Ramakrishna Mission
  • service
  • fearless
  • strength
  • youth
  • National Youth Day
  • inspire
  • goal
  • arise
  • awake
  • wisdom

How to practise at home

  1. Practise saying the famous quote slowly and powerfully.
  2. Find Kolkata and Chicago on a map.
  3. Ask your child what "Arise, awake" means to them, and add a line.
  4. Use the speech for a National Youth Day assembly.

Questions parents ask

How do I write 10 lines on Swami Vivekananda?

Cover his birth in Kolkata, his childhood name, his guru, the Chicago speech, the Ramakrishna Mission, his teachings and National Youth Day.

What are 5 lines on Swami Vivekananda for UKG?

Swami Vivekananda was a great saint. He was born in Kolkata. His birthday is on 12 January. He loved India very much. He inspires young people.

Why is 12 January celebrated as National Youth Day?

12 January is Swami Vivekananda's birthday. India celebrates it as National Youth Day because he inspires young people.

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