Swami Vivekananda

A modern monk who brought Vedanta philosophy to the West and emphasized practical spirituality and service.

Teaching style

Dynamic, intellectual, inspiring with powerful rhetoric

Key scriptures: Upanishads, Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita

Concepts: strength, freedom, vedanta, practical spirituality

Popular teachings

Potential Divinity

Taught that every soul is potentially divine and the goal is to manifest this divinity within.

Practical Vedanta

Advocated for applying spiritual principles in daily life to solve practical problems and serve society.

Fearlessness & Strength

Instilled the idea that strength is life and weakness is death, encouraging everyone to be fearless.

Source texts

• Chicago Address (1893) — Parliament of the World’s Religions speech
• Karma Yoga — The yoga of selfless action
• Raja Yoga — Meditation and control of the mind

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