Swami Vivekananda

Born

January 12, 1863

Died

July 4, 1902 (aged 39)

Known as

monk, philosopher, writer, poet, teacher, spiritual leader

Swami Vivekananda, born Narendranath Datta, was an Indian Hindu monk, philosopher, author, religious teacher, and the chief disciple of the Indian mystic Ramakrishna. Vivekananda was a major figure in the introduction of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world during the late 19th century, and is credited with raising interfaith awareness and elevating Hinduism to the status of a major world religion.

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