CHAPTER 8
Swami Vivekananda (1863–1902)
INTRODUCTION
Swami Vivekananda is considered as one of the most influential, spiritual, educationist thinkers of India. He is considered as an icon for his fearless courage and his positive exhortations to the youth. His pre-monastic name is Narendra Nath Dutta. He was a monk and chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramhansa. He introduced the Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world.
KEY EVENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS
- He established Ramakrishna Mission in 1897.
- He also represented India in the first Parliament of Religion held in Chicago (US) in 1893.
- His birthday on January 12 is celebrated as National Youth Day and the week commencing from that day is known as National Youth Week.
- Narendra ...
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