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Biography of Swami Vivekananda

Swami Vivekananda, born on January 12, 1863 in the Shimla region of Calcutta (West Bengal), was an outstanding Indian philosopher and social activist.

He practiced meditation from an early age and showed excellent academic and athletic skills in school. He organized an amateur theater studio and a gymnastics club, and took lessons in fencing, wrestling, rowing, and other sports.

He also studied instrumental and vocal music.

Swami Vivekananda is considered one of the most famous and influential spiritual leaders and representatives of Vedanta philosophy.

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He is revered by millions of Indians and people from other nations. He was the chief disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and the founder of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. Many consider him their idol for his fearlessness, positive teachings for the youth, broad vi