Swami Vivekananda

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Swami Vivekananda

1863–1902

Remembered for bringing Vedanta and Yoga to a global audience, this Indian monk became internationally known after his 1893 speeches at the World’s Parliament of Religions in Chicago. His writing combines spiritual depth with a practical call to strength, service, and self-belief.

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Jnâna Yoga, Part II: Seven Lectures

Jnâna Yoga, Part II: Seven Lectures

by Swami Vivekananda

About the author

Born Narendranath Datta in Kolkata in 1863, Swami Vivekananda became a leading disciple of the mystic Sri Ramakrishna. After Ramakrishna’s death, he embraced monastic life and traveled widely across India, experiences that shaped his concern for both spiritual renewal and the everyday struggles of ordinary people.

He gained worldwide attention in September 1893 when he spoke at the World’s Parliament of Religions in Chicago, introducing many Western listeners to Vedanta and Yoga. In the years that followed, he lectured in India and abroad, founded the Ramakrishna Mission, and wrote and spoke about religion in a way that linked contemplation with service, courage, and compassion.

Though he died young in 1902, his influence has lasted far beyond his lifetime. His books, lectures, and letters continue to be read for their clear, energizing message: that spiritual life is not separate from action, character, and the uplift of others.