Swami Vivekananda, born as Narendranath Datta on January 12, 1863, in Kolkata, India, was a renowned Hindu monk and a key figure in the introduction of Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world. He was a disciple of the revered saint Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and played a crucial role in popularizing Hinduism and Indian spirituality on a global stage. As a young man, Vivekananda was deeply interested in philosophy and sought answers to life's existential questions. He was drawn to Sri Ramakrishna, who became his spiritual mentor and influenced his thinking profoundly. After Sri Ramakrishna's passing, Vivekananda embarked on a journey as a wandering monk, traveling across India and deepening his understanding of the country's diverse cultural and religious traditions. In 1893, Vivekananda represented India at the Parliament of the World's Religions held in Chicago, where he delivered a historic speech that captivated the audience. His address began...