Swami Vivekananda

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Swami Vivekananda	Swami Vivekananda (1863–1902) was an Indian Hindu monk and philosopher known for introducing the teachings of Vedanta and yoga to international audiences in the late nineteenth century. A disciple of Ramakrishna, he played a major role in the modern interpretation and global presentation of Hindu thought. Swami Vivekananda, born Narendranath Datta on 12 January 1863 in Kolkata and deceased on 4 July 1902 at Belur Math, was a Hindu monk and influential spiritual teacher. He was one of the principal disciples of the mystic Ramakrishna, whose teachings shaped his religious outlook. After his teacher’s death, Vivekananda traveled extensively across India before representing Hinduism at the World’s Parliament of Religions held in Chicago in 1893. His speeches attracted international attention and contributed to the introduction of Vedanta philosophy and Indian spiritual traditions to Western audiences. Vivekananda later founded the Ramakrishna Mission, an organization devoted to religious teaching, social service and education. Its headquarters were established at Belur Math near Kolkata, where Vivekananda spent the final years of his life. His writings and lectures influenced discussions on religion, spirituality and cultural identity in modern India.

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Swami Vivekananda (1863–1902) was an Indian Hindu monk and philosopher known for introducing the teachings of Vedanta and yoga to international audiences in the late nineteenth century. A disciple of Ramakrishna, he played a major role in the modern interpretation and global presentation of Hindu thought.

Swami Vivekananda, born Narendranath Datta on 12 January 1863 in Kolkata and deceased on 4 July 1902 at Belur Math, was a Hindu monk and influential spiritual teacher. He was one of the principal disciples of the mystic Ramakrishna, whose teachings shaped his religious outlook. After his teacher’s death, Vivekananda traveled extensively across India before representing Hinduism at the World’s Parliament of Religions held in Chicago in 1893. His speeches attracted international attention and contributed to the introduction of Vedanta philosophy and Indian spiritual traditions to Western audiences. Vivekananda later founded the Ramakrishna Mission, an organization devoted to religious teaching, social service and education. Its headquarters were established at Belur Math near Kolkata, where Vivekananda spent the final years of his life. His writings and lectures influenced discussions on religion, spirituality and cultural identity in modern India.