Introduction: "All the powers in the universe are already ours. It is we who have put our hands before our eyes and cry that it is dark." - Swami Vivekananda Swami Vivekananda was a Hindu monk, philosopher, and visionary who was born on January 12, 1863, in Calcutta, India. He was a central figure in the introduction of Hinduism and Indian spirituality to the Western world. Swami Vivekananda was born Narendra Nath Datta, the son of a wealthy lawyer. He was a bright student, who was deeply interested in philosophy, religion, and spirituality. At a young age, he was drawn to the teachings of the great Hindu saint Ramakrishna, and eventually became his disciple. Ramakrishna taught him that all religions are paths to the same goal, and that service to humanity is the highest form of worship. Swami Vivekananda took these teachings to heart, and after Ramakrishna’s death, he set out to spread the message of universal love and tolerance throughout India and the world. In 18...
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