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The monk who introduced Hindu philosophy to the West. D. Javare Gowda’s Swami Vivekananda, part of the Bharata Bharati series, presents the luminous life of one of India’s most influential spiritual leaders. Born Narendranath Datta in 1863, he found his guru in the mystic Ramakrishna — and in 1893 electrified the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago with his message of universal tolerance.
Returning to India a hero, he founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897, dedicating himself to selfless service, education, and the upliftment of the poor. His core teachings — selfless work, the divinity within every soul, fearless compassion — continue to inspire millions worldwide. In 1893, he electrified the historic Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago with his message of universal tolerance, introducing Hindu philosophy to the West.
Though he lived only thirty-nine years, Vivekananda’s legacy endures. An accessible portrait of a towering figure whose light still guides seekers around the world. His core teachings — selfless work, the divinity within every soul, and fearless compassion — continue to inspire millions worldwide.
D. Javare Gowda’s Swami Vivekananda, part of the Bharata Bharati series, presents the luminous life of one of India’s most influential spiritual leaders and great reformers.
Born Narendranath Datta in 1863, the young Vivekananda found his guru in the mystic Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, whose teachings shaped his life’s mission. In 1893, he electrified the historic Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago with his message of universal tolerance, introducing Hindu philosophy to the West and becoming a global voice for spiritual harmony.
Returning to India a hero, he founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897, dedicating himself to selfless service, education, and the upliftment of the poor and downtrodden. His core teachings—selfless work, the divinity within every soul, and fearless compassion—continue to inspire millions worldwide.
Though he lived only thirty-nine years, Vivekananda’s legacy endures. This biography offers an accessible portrait of a towering figure whose light still guides seekers around the world today.
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