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1. Swami Vivekananda was a Hindu monk and one of the most celebrated spiritual leaders of
India He was more than just a spiritual mind: he was a prolific thinker, great orator and
passionate patriot He carried on the free-thinking philosophy of his guru, Ramakrishna
Paramhansa forward into anew paradigm. He worked tirelessly towards betterment of the
society, in servitude of the poor andneedy, dedicating his all for his country. He was
responsible for the revival of Hindu spiritualism andestablished Hinduism as a revered
religion on world stage. His message of universal brotherhood and self-awakening remains
relevant especially in the current backdrop of widespread political turmoil around the world,
2. The young monk and his teachings have been an inspiration to many and his words have
hecome goals of self-improvement especially for the youth of the country For this very
reason, his birthday, January 12, is celebrated as the National Youth Day in India Born
Narendranath Dutta, into an affluent Bengali family in Calcutta, Vivekananda was one of the
eight children of Vishwanath Dutta and Bhuvaneshwari Devi. He was born on January 12.
1863, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. Father Vishwanath was a successful attorney with
considerable influence in society. Narendranath's mother Bhuvaneshwari was a woman
endowed with a strong, God-fearing mind who had a great impact on her son
3. As a young boy. Narendranath displayed sharp intellect. His mischievous nature belied his
interest in music, both instrumental as well as vocal. He excelled in his studies as well, first an
the Metropolitan institution, and later at the Presidency College in Calcutta. By the time he
graduated from the college, he had acquired a vast knowledge of different subjects. He was
active in sports, gymnastics, wrestling and body building. He was an avid reader and read up
on almost everything under the sun. He perused the Hindu scriptures like the Bhagvad Gita
and the Upanishads on one hand, while on the other hand he studied western philosophy,
history and spirituality by David Hume, Johann Gottlieb Fichte and Herbert Spencer
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subjects. He was
active in sports, gymnastics, wrestling and body building. He was an avid reader and read up
on almost everything under the sun. He perused the Hindu scriptures like the Bhagvad Gita
and the Upanishads on one hand, while on the other hand he studied western philosophy,
history and spirituality by David Hume, Johann Gottlieb Fichte and Herbert Spencer
Answer:
Swami Vivekananda
Explanation:
Swami Vivekananda, also known as Narendra Nath Datta in his pre-monastic life, was born in an affluent family in Kolkata on January 12, 1863. Vishwanath Datta, his father, was a successful attorney with a wide range of interests, and Bhuvaneshwari Devi, his mother, was blessed with deep devotion, strong character, and other attributes. Narendra was a gifted young man who excelled in music, gymnastics, and academics. He had a broad knowledge of various subjects by the time he graduated from Calcutta University, particularly Western philosophy and history. He was born with a yogic temperament and began practising meditation as a child. He was also a member of the Brahmo Movement for a while.
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