Swami Vivekananda
Philosopher · Capricorn
About
Swami Vivekananda was an Indian Hindu monk, philosopher and a chief disciple of the mystic Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. He was a key figure in introducing Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world and is credited with raising interfaith awareness. He founded the Ramakrishna Mission and the Ramakrishna Math.
Family
Parent
- Vishwanath Datta not in the catalogue yet
Personal details
- Full name
- নরেন্দ্রনাথ দত্ত
- Also known as
- Vivekananda, Narendranath Datta, Narendra Nath Datta
- Born
- January 12, 1863
- Birthplace
- Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House & Cultural Centre
- Nationality
- British Raj
- Education
- Presidency University, Scottish Church College, University of Calcutta
Known for
- Founder of the Ramakrishna Mission
- 1893 Parliament of the World's Religions address in Chicago
- Chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
Quotes
Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached.
Trivia & fun facts
- Born Narendranath Datta in Calcutta
- His birthday, 12 January, is celebrated as National Youth Day in India
