Quotes by Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda, originally named Narendranath Datta, was born on January 12, 1863, in Kolkata. He was a revered Hindu monk, philosopher, and spiritual leader, and a devoted disciple of the Indian mystic Ramakrishna. Vivekananda played a pivotal role in bringing Indian philosophies like Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world. He is perhaps most famous for his inspiring speech at the 1893 Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago, where he famously began with, “Sisters and brothers of America…”
Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission and Ramakrishna Math, organizations devoted to social service and spiritual growth. His teachings focused on self-realization, service to humanity, and the unity of all religions. He believed in the inherent divinity of every individual and urged people to manifest this divinity through selfless work, meditation, and devotion.
