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This paper aims to summarize and elucidate the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, particularly in the context of human welfare.

June 6, 2026Open Access

Swami Vivekanand’s Harmonious Approach to Humanity

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This paper aims to summarize and elucidate the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, particularly in the context of human welfare.
Review of Swami Vivekananda's addresses and teachings
Analysis of his impact on spirituality and social service
Interpretation of his philosophies in relation to contemporary society
Swami Vivekananda emphasized the integration of spirituality and science, advocating for a harmonious social order.
His teachings stress universal love, tolerance, and moral responsibility, relevant for addressing today's societal challenges.
He promoted a system of education that nurtures ethical, intelligent, and socially responsible individuals.

Abstract

Narendranath Dutt was born in Calcutta in 1863. His spiritual pursuits led him to Ramakrishna Paramahansa in 1882, under whose guidance he underwent profound spiritual transformation. After the passing of his गुरु, he emerged as Swami Vivekananda in 1886 and later established the Ramakrishna Mission. His six addresses at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago conveyed the message of universal love and tolerance. His wisdom elevated him to the status of a global teacher of spirituality and social service, emphasizing unity and harmony. Vivekananda stressed the ideals of help, assimilation, harmony, and peace. He believed that everyone must cultivate a spirit of service and help the poor and needy, as he saw the “Divine” in them, referring to them as “Daridra Narayan.” For him, morality and spirituality were the highest ideals, even above intellectual pursuits, with love being the ultimate goal. While advocating the integration of scientific knowledge and spirituality beyond the cultural boundaries of East and West, he emphasized that individuals must adopt a rational attitude in life. Swami Vivekananda, the prophet of humanity, envisioned a harmonious social order consisting of people who are ethically sound, intellectually sharp, physically strong, religiously liberal, socially responsible, spiritually enlightened, and vocationally self-sufficient. He believed in a system of education and social development that focuses on man-making and life-building, where men and women, rich and poor, and people of all social backgrounds have equal opportunities. This system should promote the blending of science and spirituality based on humanism. Vivekananda’s teachings and philosophy of attaining “unity with the Creator” are especially relevant today, as they can help humanity overcome divisive forces within individuals and society. This paper attempts to present a summarized understanding of Swami Vivekananda’s teachings, highlighting their relevance for human welfare, particularly in a time of global social confusion.

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