Swami Vivekananda, known in his pre-monastic life asNarendranath Datta, was born in an affluent family inKolkata on 12 January 1863. His father, Vishwanath Datta, was a successful attorney with interests in a wide range of subjects, and his mother,Bhuvaneshwari Devi, was endowed with deep devotion, strong character and other qualities.
A precocious boy, Narendra excelled in music, gymnastics and studies. By the time he graduated from Calcutta University, he had acquired a vast knowledge of different subjects, especially Western philosophy and history. Born with a yogic temperament, he used to practise meditation even from his boyhood, and was associated with Brahmo Movement for some time. Continue reading Swami Vivekananda : Life and Teachings →
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Dear Friends,
We are proudly celebrating 150th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. He has been a constant source of inspiration and motivation to our nation.
Shakti – A National Movement of Women, takes this opportunity to remember him.
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150th Birth Anniversary of
Swami Vivekananda
1863 – 2013
v “This World will always continue to be a mixture of Good and Evil. Our duty is to sympathize with the weak and to Love even the wrongdoer
v “Even the greatest fool can accomplish a task if it were after his or her heart. But the intelligent ones are those who can convert every work into one that suits their taste.”
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Team – Shakti, Pune
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