Biography:- Swami Vivekanand

 Swami Vivekananda (born Narendranath Datta) was a Hindu monk and one of the most influential figures in the introduction of Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world. He was a key figure in the introduction of Indian spirituality to the Western world and is credited with raising interfaith awareness, bringing Hinduism to the status of a major world religion during the late 19th century. He was a major force in the revival of Hinduism in India and contributed to the concept of nationalism in colonial India. He was a spiritual leader and social reformer.

Vivekananda was born on January 12, 1863, in Calcutta, British India (now Kolkata, India) into a traditional Bengali family. He was the eldest of eight siblings. From a young age, he was interested in spirituality and religion, and was known for his sharp intellect and analytical mind.

In 1881, he met Sri Ramakrishna, a mystic and spiritual leader who would become his guru. Under Ramakrishna's guidance, Vivekananda began to develop his spiritual practices and deepen his understanding of Hinduism.

After Ramakrishna's death in 1886, Vivekananda became a wandering monk, traveling throughout India and gaining a reputation as a gifted speaker and spiritual leader. In 1893, he was invited to speak at the World's Parliament of Religions in Chicago, where he delivered a series of speeches that introduced Hinduism to the Western world and made him a sensation.

Vivekananda spent the next several years traveling and lecturing in the United States, Europe, and India. He established the Ramakrishna Mission, an organization dedicated to social service.