Swami Vivekananda Biography and Works.

Swami Vivekananda was born to Viswanath Dutta and Bhuvaneswari Devi on January 12, 1863 in Shimla Pally of Kolkata, West Bengal. This precocious child started meditating at a very early age. Even as a child, he was an all rounder. One of the most inspiring personalities of India, who did a lot to make India a better place to live in, within a short: span of time, Vivekananda achieved a lot and went a long way in serving humans. He was the principal disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.

The Ramakrishna Mission was founded by Swami Vivekananda, on the 1st of May in the year 1897. The Ramakrishna Mission is actively involved in the missionary as well as altruistic works, such as disaster relief. The disciples that are serving the mission consist of both monastic and householder. Its headquarters are based near Kolkata, India.

He compiled a number of books on the four Yogas, namely the Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and the Jnana Yoga. His best works include the letters written by him. He maintained a very simple style of writing, so that the laymen, are able to understand his each and every word. He was not just actively involved in writing, but also was a great singer and composed several songs.

On July 4, 1902, at a young age of 39, this great man headed his way for heaven.

Trivia

Before turning into a monastic, Vivekananda was called by the name Narendranath Dutta.