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Swami Vivekananda

(1863–1902) Hindu Monk And Spiritual Teacher British Raj

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Swami Vivekananda teaches that actions that reveal our divine nature are good, while those that hide it are evil. He urges us to fill our minds with strong, helpful thoughts from childhood and to look for God inside our own hearts and every living being. He also says that true freedom comes from the unchangeable self, not from external change.

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Swami Vivekananda was a Hindu Monk and Spiritual Teacher from British Raj, best known for Raja Yoga.

Quick Facts About Swami Vivekananda

Born
January 12, 1863
Died
July 4, 1902
Nationality
British Raj
Profession
Hindu Monk And Spiritual Teacher
Notable works
Raja Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bartaman Bharat, My India: The India Eternal, The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
Known for
Introducing Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world; chief disciple of Ramakrishna

About Swami Vivekananda

He became the foremost disciple of the mystic Ramakrishna and is credited with fostering awareness between different faiths. His writings include Raja Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bartaman Bharat, and My India: The India Eternal, and the Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda are among his notable works.

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