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Swami Vivekananda - the need of an hour​

Answer 1

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Swami Vivekananda

Swami Vivekananda

Swami Vivekananda, known in his pre-monastic life as Narendra Nath Datta, was born in an affluent family in Kolkata on 12 January 1863. His father, Vishwanath Datta, was a successful attorney with interests in a wide range of subjects, and his mother, Bhuvaneshwari Devi, was endowed with deep devotion, strong character and other qualities. A precocious boy, Narendra excelled in music, gymnastics and studies. By the time he graduated from Calcutta University, he had acquired a vast knowledge of different subjects, especially Western philosophy and history. Born with a yogic temperament, he used to practise meditation even from his boyhood, and was associated with Brahmo Movement for some time.

Answer 2

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Arise! Awake! And stop not until the goal is reached."

Swami Vivekananda played an important role in the spiritual enlightenment of the Indian masses. He is also responsible for spreading Vedanta philosophy in the West and establishing the Ramakrishna Mission for service of the poor.

Born and raised in Kolkata, he was originally called Narendra Nath Datta, and acquired the name, Swami Vivekananda, when he became a monk. Born in an affluent family, Swamiji was always intrigued by spirituality and philosophy.