Swami Vivekananda’s Contribution to Education
Swami Vivekananda ’s Contribution to Education 1. Introduction Swami Vivekananda (1863–1902), a foremost disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa , was a philosopher, spiritual leader, and educator whose ideas have profoundly shaped modern Indian education. His educational philosophy is rooted in Vedanta , humanism, universalism, and the belief in the divine potential of every individual. Vivekananda viewed education as a process of man-making and character-building , aimed at holistic development—physical, intellectual, moral, and spiritual. Swami Vivekananda (1863–1902), a pioneering spiritual leader and humanist, offered one of the most comprehensive and inspiring educational philosophies of modern India. Grounded in Vedanta, humanism, and national regeneration, Vivekananda’s concept of education emphasizes the manifestation of the divinity within each individual, the development of character, moral integrity, self-discipline, and service to humanity. This chapter examines his philos...