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Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda was an Indian monk who is known for his intellectual contributions to the field of religion. A chief disciple of Ramakrishna, Vivekananda is known to have introduced Hindu philosophies of yoga and vedanta to the western world. His best known presence in the West is his speech at the Parliament of the world's religions in 1893 where he introduced the basic concepts of Hinduism to an international audience. After this session at Chicago, Vivekananda toured around several parts of USA and UK, spreading philosophies on religion. The aspect of Hinduism that Vivekananda represented is known as 'neo-Vedanta' which is an interpretation of Hinduism through a Western esoteric lens. He died on July 4, 1902, while he was meditating. Vivekanda's contributions to Indian religious thought is celebrated till date. Subhas Chandra Bose had once remarked that Vivakanda was the "maker of modern India."
SWAMI VIVEKANANDA NEWS
How Vivekananda introduced America to Hinduism
September 11, 2025 2:01 pm
In a landmark speech on September 11, 1893 at the Parliament of World’s Religions in Chicago, a 30-year-old Vivekanda preached about religious tolerance and called for an end to fanaticism
Why Vivekananda’s Chicago speech marked India’s first moral presence in global discourse
September 11, 2025 12:57 pm
Digvijay Divas, observed annually to mark Swami Vivekananda’s historic speech at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago on September 11, 1893, provides an occasion to reflect on the enduring relevance of his ideas for rethinking India’s engagement with the conflict-ridden world.
Unroll your mat, open a book: 7 yoga books for mind, body & soul
July 14, 2025 7:15 pm
On International Yoga Day, explore the philosophy and practice through these must-read books.
‘We should all proudly say we’re Hindu’: Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary
January 12, 2025 9:13 pm
Suvendu Adhikari, Trinamool Congress’s Abhishek Banerjee and Union minister Sukanta Majumdar were among leaders who paid tributes to Vivekananda at his ancestral home.
India as 'vishwa guru': Embracing Swami Vivekananda's vision for global transformation
January 12, 2025 2:48 pm
Swami Vivekananda’s teachings, deeply rooted in Vedantic philosophy, beckon us toward a higher purpose — the pursuit of universal harmony through selflessness, collaboration, and the realisation of oneness. His timeless message holds the potential to address today’s pressing challenges and build a future anchored in collective well-being
On Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary, recalling how he introduced Hindu philosophies to the West
January 12, 2025 4:33 pm
National Youth Day 2025: As part of his famous Chicago address in 1893, Vivekananda said, “Sectarianism, bigotry, and its horrible descendant, fanaticism, have long possessed this beautiful earth… Had it not been for these horrible demons, human society would be far more advanced than it is now.”
Why Vivekananda's teachings resonate with youth
January 13, 2025 1:12 pm
What does Swami Vivekananda mean when he says the young would be closer to heaven through football than reading the Gita? On his 162nd birth anniversary today, let’s revisit his vision of the interconnectedness of body, mind, and soul.
The BJP is trying to rewrite history: RSS despised Ambedkar, Vivekanand despised bigotry
July 05, 2024 8:50 pm
There is no rationale to this exercise by majoritarian forces of inventing a favourable past other than to emphasise that they are wielders of the values of our national icons. However, knowledge of history is a huge obstacle to accomplishing this
Swami Vivekananda death anniversary 2024: Top 10 inspirational quotes by Vivekananda
July 04, 2024 2:17 pm
Top 10 Swami Vivekananda Quotes: In honour of Swami Vivekananda on the anniversary of his passing on July 4th, here are the top 10 inspiring quotes by him to lift your spirits and remind you of your greatest potential.
Why Prime Minister Modi will meditate at Kanyakumari’s Vivekananda Rock
June 19, 2024 5:02 pm
In 1892, Swami Vivekananda swam to the rock off the southern tip of mainland India, and meditated for three days and nights.
SWAMI VIVEKANANDA VIDEOS
Education should be used as tool for character building: Rajnath Singh
January 22, 2016 12:06 pm
Lucknow, Jan 22 (ANI): Addressing a convocation ceremony of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University in Lucknow on Friday, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the purpose of education is not only to gain knowledge, but also to culturally groom oneself. He asserted that students should learn from Swami Vivekananda, who said that “character makes a man”.
A Hindu and Muslim kite-maker work together in the state of Gujarat spreading harmony
January 21, 2016 11:48 am
Gujarat, Jan 21 (ANI): Time and again, people in India have proved their unity through innumerable examples of friendship and acts of harmony. An example of this can be seen in India's western city of Ahmadabad where two kite-makers have been working towards spreading communal harmony through messages scripted on their kites. They make kites with messages of harmony written over them. Radheshyam Gupta read out a short poem printed on one of the kites that speaks about the unity that exists between the people of different communities in India.Radheshyam and Iqbal on their kites write about the growing influence of social media and even try to create awareness about pressing issues such as the ‘Save the girl child, educate the girl child’ initiative of the government, ill effects of consumption of tobacco and more. Their collection also comprises kites with speeches by India's iconic freedom leader Mahatma Gandhi, philosopher-thinker Swami Vivekananda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and social activist Anna Hazare. The two men do not believe in discrimination on the basis of religion, and wish to spread the message of oneness among the people through their friendship and work.
PM to address youth on Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary
January 12, 2016 5:32 am
New Delhi, Jan 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended wishes to 'venerable' Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary. "I salute the venerable Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary," said Prime Minister Modi on Twitter. He also said that he will address the National Youth Festival in Chhattisgarh via video conference today.
PM to address youth on Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary
January 12, 2016 5:32 am
New Delhi, Jan 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended wishes to 'venerable' Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary. "I salute the venerable Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary," said Prime Minister Modi on Twitter. He also said that he will address the National Youth Festival in Chhattisgarh via video conference today.
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