Swami Vivekananda was a Hindu monk and a key figure in the introduction of the Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world. He was a major force in the late 19th-century revival of Hinduism and is best known for his speeches at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago in 1893. He also established the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission. He is considered a spiritual master and one of the most influential figures in the history of Indian spirituality and nationalism thought. He was a major force in the revival of Hinduism in India and contributed to the concept of nationalism in colonial India. He was also a major influence on the spread of the spiritual and social teachings of the Advaita Vedanta to the Western world. Vivekananda is considered to be a major force in the revival of Hinduism in India, and one of the most influential figures in the development of modern Hindu thought.  

Swami Vivekananda had a significant influence in many areas, including religion, philosophy, education, and social reform. In the area of religion, he is best known for introducing the Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world. He was a key figure in the late 19th-century religious revival in India and helped to popularize the ideas of Advaita Vedanta, which emphasizes the unity of all existence, and the potential for spiritual enlightenment through direct experience.

In the area of philosophy, Vivekananda’s ideas on individual freedom, social equality, and universal brotherhood had a significant impact on Indian nationalist thought, and he is considered to be one of the key figures in the development of modern Hindu thought. 

In the area of education, Vivekananda emphasized the importance of education as a means of empowering individuals and promoting social progress. He established the Ramakrishna Mission, which is still active today and runs a number of schools, colleges, and hospitals in India and abroad.

In the area of social reform, Vivekananda was a vocal critic of the caste system and advocated for the empowerment of women and lower-caste groups. He also worked to promote interfaith harmony and understanding. Overall, his ideas and teachings have been widely influential in India and around the world, and continue to be studied and discussed today.  On the 12th of January, the world celebrates ‘youth day’ remembering the birthday of Swami Vivekanand.