What was Swami Vivekananda's birth name?
Swami Vivekananda was born Narendranath Datta in Kolkata in 1863.
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What happened at the 1893 Parliament of the World's Religions?
Swami Vivekananda became famous after his 1893 speech at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago, which he opened with the words "Sisters and Brothers of America."
Who was Swami Vivekananda's teacher?
Swami Vivekananda was the leading disciple of the Indian mystic Ramakrishna.
What organization did Vivekananda found?
Swami Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897.
What book introduced yoga philosophy to many Westerners?
Swami Vivekananda's 1896 book "Raja Yoga" introduced yoga philosophy to many Western readers.
What is India's National Youth Day?
India celebrates National Youth Day on January 12, Swami Vivekananda's birthday.
How old was Vivekananda when he died?
Swami Vivekananda died in 1902 at age 39.
What is the Vivekananda Rock Memorial?
The Vivekananda Rock Memorial stands on a rock off the southern tip of India where Vivekananda is said to have meditated.
When was the Vedanta Society of New York founded?
Swami Vivekananda founded the Vedanta Society of New York in 1894.
Who was Sister Nivedita?
Sister Nivedita was an Irish-born disciple of Swami Vivekananda.