Swami Vivekananda was a pivotal Indian spiritual leader and philosopher. A chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, he introduced Vedanta and Yoga to the...
Swami Vivekananda was a prominent Indian Hindu monk, philosopher, and a chief disciple of the 19th-century saint Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. He played a key role in introducing Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world.
His core teachings revolved around universal brotherhood, self-realization, practical Vedanta, the divinity of every soul, and the importance of social service and national awakening in India.
Swami Vivekananda delivered his most famous address at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago, USA, on September 11, 1893, beginning with "Sisters and Brothers of America."
The Ramakrishna Mission is a Hindu religious and spiritual organization founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1897. It is dedicated to humanitarian service, education, and the propagation of Vedanta philosophy, based on the teachings of Ramakrishna.