One of India’s greatest swamis that have changed the lives of millions in India as well as the world is Swami Vivekananda. He was such an influential leader who grips the hearts and minds of people by preaching the Yoga and Vedanta. Being a disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, he has marked a place in history following the Hindu reform movement. He is the founder of the famous Ramakrishna Mission and Ramakrishna Math.

Though he has change many lives in India with his teachings, he was also credited of introducing the teachings of Vedanta and Yoga to the West. When he went out there to preach, it was his first opening speech only that captured the hearts of most people out there.

Still now his works and teachings are followed by most people and he has left many works that still influences many people. Most of his works are philosophical and according to most people it is the greatest work in philosophy. For those interested in the Hindu practice of yoga, the books can highly influence them. The books are of great values both on literary and spiritual level.

He has presented the ancient teachings of his land in its purest sense to the west. He has unfolded a new meaning of India to the western world in a complete different manner that Hindu religion and traditions have penetrated the domains of the west.

In today’s world his ideas have influence many youths and they embrace his teachings to the full extent. His advice to his followers to be unselfish, holy and have faith is still maintained till now.