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About Swami Vivekananda

The spiritual luminary who introduced Indian philosophies to the Western world and inspired millions

Swami Vivekananda

Spiritual Ambassador of India

Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902), born Narendranath Datta, was a Hindu monk and chief disciple of the 19th-century Indian mystic Ramakrishna. He is considered a key figure in the introduction of Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world.

His speech at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago in 1893 began with the words "Sisters and brothers of America..." and earned him a standing ovation, making him famous overnight as an 'orator by divine right' and a 'messenger of Indian wisdom to the Western world'.

Key Contributions

  • Founded Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission
  • Introduced Hinduism at Parliament of World's Religions
  • Advocated for national integration and social reform
  • Inspired youth with message of strength and fearlessness

Testimonials

What world leaders and thinkers say about Swami Vivekananda

Vivekananda's words are great music, phrases in the style of Beethoven, stirring rhythms like the march of Handel choruses. I cannot touch these sayings of his, scattered as they are through the pages of books, without receiving a thrill through my body like an electric shock.
Romain Rolland
Romain Rolland

French Nobel Laureate

After having gone through his works, I am convinced that India has produced one of the very greatest men that the world has seen. The time will come when his message will be accepted as one of the great formative forces of the modern age.
Christopher Isherwood
Christopher Isherwood

British-American Author

Swami Vivekananda saved Hinduism and saved India. But for him, we would have lost our religion and would not have gained our freedom. We therefore owe everything to Swami Vivekananda.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
Subhas Chandra Bose

Indian Freedom Fighter

News & Articles

Thoughts, teachings, and timeless wisdom of Swami Vivekananda

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Swami Vivekananda: Voice of Universal Brotherhood

His historic address at the Parliament of the World’s Religions redefined India’s spiritual identity on the global stage.

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Message of Strength and Fearlessness

Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached.

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Vedanta & Youth Empowerment

How his teachings inspire modern Indian youth.

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Chicago Speech: A Turning Point

The speech that introduced India to the world.

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