Educational philosophy of swami vivekananda

INTRODUCTION Swami Vivekananda, the patriot saint of Modern India, was born at Calcutta on January 12, 1863. His father Vishwanath Dutta was an attorney of Calcutta High Court. His father was considered generous, and had a liberal and progressive outlook in social and religious matters. His mother Bhuvaneshwari Devi was pious and prayed to VireswarSiva of Varanasi to give her a son. There after a son was born to her, who was named Narendranth Dutta. Narendranath Dutta inherited his intellect from his father and tender loving nature from his mother. Narendranath Dutta is considered a key figure in the introduction of Hindu philosophies of Vedanta in Europe and America. He is also credited with raising interfaith awareness, bringing Hinduism to the status of a world religion during the end of the 19th century. Vivekananda is considered to be a major force in the revival of Hinduism in modern India.'* He is perhaps the best known for his inspiring speech beginning with "Sisters and Brothers,