Swami Vivekananda was a great saint, philosopher, and patriot of India. He was born on January 12, 1863, in Kolkata, and his childhood name was Narendranath Dutta. From a young age, he was curious, intelligent, and energetic. He loved to ask questions about life, God, and existence. Swami Vivekananda believed that God lives in every human being, and helping others is the best way to worship Him.
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Swami Vivekananda was born on 12th January 1863 in Kolkata, India.
His father's name was Shri Vishvanath Datta and his mother's name was Bhubaneswari Devi.
Swami Vivekananda did his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in 1884 from Scottish Church College.
He met Sri Ramakrishna, a saint and a visionary, who became Swamiji’s spiritual teacher.
Under Ramakrishna’s guidance, he learned about God and the importance of serving humanity as a way to serve God.
After Ramakrishna, Swami Vivekananda took up the mission of spreading his teachings.
He travelled across India and worldwide and spread the knowledge of Hindu Philosophy, particularly the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, Vedas and the Upanishads.
Swami Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission and Ramakrishna Math, organizations that continue to work for education, social welfare, and promotion of Vedantic knowledge.
Swami Vivekananda’s teachings emphasized self-realization, selfless service, and the unity of all religions.
His birthday, January 12, is celebrated as National Youth Day in India to honour his vision and contributions to humanity.
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