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“There cannot be friendship without equality.”

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Book:Swami Vivekananda's Rousing Call to Hindu Nation

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Swami Vivekananda's Rousing Call to Hindu Nation

This book presents a seminal speech by Swami Vivekananda, a key figure in the late 19th and early 20th century Hindu revival movement. The speech emphasizes the importance of Hindu identity, cultural pride, and the potential of the Hindu nation to contribute to the world's progress. more

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Swami Vivekananda

Swami Vivekananda (January 12, 1863 – July 4, 1902) was an Indian Hindu monk, philosopher, and social reformer. Born as Narendranath Datta in Kolkata, he was a chief disciple of the mystic Ramakrishna. He is best known for his historic speech at the 1893 Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago, where he introduced Hinduism to the Western world. He founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897, focusing on social service, education, and interfaith harmony. His teachings emphasized self-realization, service to humanity, and the unity of all religions. He wrote extensively on yoga and Vedanta philosophy, influencing global spirituality and Indian nationalism. He died at the age of 39, leaving a lasting legacy as a bridge between Eastern and Western thought. more

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Book:The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda

Source: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda

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Book:Jnana Yoga: The Yoga of Knowledge

Source: Jnana Yoga: The Yoga of Knowledge

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Source: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda

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Book:Living at the Source: Yoga Teachings of Vivekananda

Source: Living at the Source: Yoga Teachings of Vivekananda

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Source: Complete Works