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Swami Vivekananda (12 January 1863 – 4 July 1902), born Narendranath Datta (Bengali, was an Indian Hindu monk. He was a chief disciple of the 19th century Indian mystic Ramakrishna. Influenced by Western esotericism, he was a key figure in the introduction of the Indian darsanas (teachings, practices) of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world, and is credited with raising interfaith awareness, bringing Hinduism to thestatus of a major world religion during the late 19th century.
Born: 12 January 1863, Kolkata
Died: 4 July 1902, Belur Math, Howrah
Guru: Ramakrishna
Parents: Vishwanath Datta, Bhuvaneswari Devi
Siblings: Bhupendranath Datta
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