
Whenever a beggar asked for alms, he would give him anything he had. He would give away anything to anybody if asked for. Īs a child Narendra had great respect for sanyasis (ascetics). Even when Narendra was young he questioned the validity of superstitious customs and discrimination based on caste and religion. He studied instrumental and vocal music and also practiced meditation from a very early age. He was good in studies as well as in games. His father's name was VishwanathDutta and his mother's name Bhuvaneswari Devi.Narendranath acquired the name of Swami Vivekananda when he became a monk.As a child Narendra was very lively and naughty. Swami Vivekananda real name was NarendranathDutta.He was born on Januin Calcutta. His ringing words and masterful oratory galvanized the slumbering nation. He showed a beacon of light to a nation that had lost faith in its ability under British rule and inspired self-confidence among Indians that they are second to none.


Swami Vivekananda was the living embodiment of sacrifice and dedicated his life to the country and yearned for the progress of the poor, the helpless and the downtrodden. He was the chief disciple of Ramakrishna was the founder of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. Swami Vivekananda BiographyAchievementsBirth And Early Life Search for God Meeting With The Master, Ramakrishna ParamahamsaWandering MonkThe First Visit To The WestRamakrishna MathTeachings and PhilosophyĪchievements:-Played a major role in spiritual enlightenment of Indian masses Spread Vedanta philosophy in the West established Ramakrishna Mission for the service of the poor.Swami Vivekananda was one of the most influential spiritual leaders of Vedanta philosophy.
