VERIFIED QUOTATION
Swami Vivekananda Quote: “Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached.”
Verified Translations of This Quote
Hindi (हिंदी)
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Ramakrishna Math Hindi Edition
“उठो, जागो और तब तक मत रुको जब तक लक्ष्य प्राप्त न हो जाए।”
Gujarati (ગુજરાતી)
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Ramakrishna Ashrama Rajkot Gujarati Edition
“ઊઠો, જાગો અને ધ્યેય પ્રાપ્ત ન થાય ત્યાં સુધી મંડ્યા રહો.”
Meaning & Editorial Analysis
Inspired by the Katha Upanishad verse "Uttishthata Jagrata Prapya Varan Nibodhata", Swami Vivekananda calls upon individuals to shake off self-doubt and pursue their highest ideal with unwavering perseverance.
Historical Context
Popularized during Vivekananda’s lectures across India in 1897 following his return from the Chicago Parliament of Religions.
Attribution & Source Verification
| Attributed To | Swami Vivekananda |
|---|---|
| Attribution Status | Verified |
| Language | English |
| Primary Source / Work | Lectures from Colombo to Almora (inspired by Katha Upanishad 1.3.14) (1897) — Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, Vol. III |
| Categories | Success & Motivation |
| Topics | Courage Motivation perseverance Success |
| Occasions | exam-wishes Good Morning Graduation |
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