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2007-09-01 06:21:51 · 8 answers · asked by santanu roy 1 in Arts & Humanities Philosophy

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Swami Vivekananda(1863-1902)

2007-09-01 07:00:06 · answer #1 · answered by thebattwoman 7 · 0 0

Friend,

Here are the details about the Great sage or Monk of India Swamy Vivekananda:

''.[vivaykananda], also known as Swami Vivekananda, originally Narendranath Datta or Dutt (1863–1902) Hindu philosopher, born in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), E India. He studied in a Western-style university, and first joined the Brahmo Samaj, attracted by its policy of social reform. Later, he met Ramakrishna and became his leading disciple, establishing the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Order at Belur Math on the Ganges, near Calcutta. He attempted to combine Indian spirituality with Western materialism, and became the main force behind the Vedanta movement in the West.''


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2007-09-01 13:39:40 · answer #2 · answered by Radhakrishna( prrkrishna) 7 · 0 0

Swami Vivekananda was born on 12th Janurary, 1963 at Calcutta-

(born Jan. 12, 1863, Calcutta — died July 4, 1902, Calcutta) Hindu spiritual leader and reformer. He received a Western education. He later joined the Brahmo Samaj and became the most notable disciple of Ramakrishna. By stressing the universal and humanistic aspects of the Veda and emphasizing service over dogma, he attempted to infuse vigour into Hinduism. He was a motivating force behind the Vedanta movement in the U.S. and England, lecturing and proselytizing in both countries. In 1897 he founded the Ramakrishna Mission, which carries out extensive educational and philanthropic work in India and expounds Vedanta in Western countries.-

2007-09-05 00:24:28 · answer #3 · answered by Jayaraman 7 · 1 0

12 Jan 1863 :Vivekananda born in Calcutta, India
By 1869 : Knew stories of Ramayana and Mahabharata by heart
1880: Passed the Entrance Examination of the Calcutta University - stood in the first division
16 Aug 1886: Sri Ramkrishna died
31 May 1893 : Swami Vivekananda sailed for America
1893 :Attends Parliament of Religions
20 Feb 1897: Swamiji returned to Calcutta, India
1897: Founded the Ramkrishna Mission
9 Dec 1898: First monastery at Belur Math inaugurated
June 1899 : Vivekananda sailed for second visit to the Western world
1901:Ramkrishna Mission receives legal status
4 July 1902: Vivekananda sat for meditation at Belur Math, and passed away at the age of 39 years

2007-09-01 14:28:23 · answer #4 · answered by satishfreeman 5 · 0 0

The great philosopher swami vivekanda was born on 12 th january,1863.

2007-09-02 17:36:22 · answer #5 · answered by sabari.g .girish 2 · 0 0

January 12, 1863

2007-09-01 07:37:12 · answer #6 · answered by Axl R 2 · 0 0

on January 12th, 1863

2007-09-01 07:02:37 · answer #7 · answered by salahuddin khan 4 · 0 0

12-January-1863

2007-09-01 21:02:04 · answer #8 · answered by Devarat 7 · 0 0

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