Swami Vivekananda Context: Vice President and Prime Minister have paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his death anniversary today. About Swami Vivekananda Swami Vivekananda was born on January 12, 1863 in Kolkata, India. Originally named Narendranath Datta, his birth anniversary is celebrated annually in India as National Youth Day. Guru: Ramakrishna Paramahansa. Founded: Ramakrishna Mission (1897), Ramakrishna Math, Vedanta Society of New York. Philosophy: Advaita Vedanta (Non-dualism). Major Works: Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, My Master, and Lectures from Colombo to Almora. Revived Hindu spirituality and enhanced its global recognition. Promoted universal brotherhood, self-realization, and religious harmony. Ramakrishna Mission works in education, healthcare, social service, disaster relief, and spreading Vedanta. Represented Hinduism at the Parliament of the World's Religions (Chicago, 1893). Advocated harmony between East and West, science and religion, and tradition and modernity. Believed that social progress requires both inner strength and dedicated action. Inspired youth to develop strong character, physical fitness, and mental resilience ("muscles of iron, nerves of steel"). Encouraged the ideal of "Serve God through service to humanity." Considered education the most effective tool for empowering society. Emphasized Tyaga (sacrifice) and Seva (selfless service) as guiding values for nation-building. Viewed selfless service as a path to spiritual growth. Envisioned an India based on strength, dignity, freedom, individuality, love, and service. Swami Vivekananda – Paths to Moksha & Core Teachings Karma Yoga: Liberation through selfless action; work is a means to realize God. Bhakti Yoga: Path of devotion; emphasizes pure, selfless love for the Divine without expectations. Raja Yoga: Psychological/spiritual discipline; focuses on concentration and meditation to attain higher consciousness. Faith in Self: Strong belief in oneself is essential; thoughts shape personality-positive belief leads to strength, while negative belief leads to weakness.
PM Modi compliments The Hindu Group for compilation on Swami Vivekananda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has complimented The Hindu Group of publications for bringing out a compilation on the life and thoughts of Swami Vivekananda titled The Monk Who Took India to the World. Introducing the world to the grandeur of Vedic philosophy, Swami Vivekananda helped change the way the West saw India. His panoramic vision was rooted in an all-embracing affection for every human being that helped in building bridges between the East and the West.
