Swami Vivekananda was born in an aristocratic Kayastha family of Calcutta in 1863. From his early age he possessed the qualities of a grate leader and broad thinking. Vivekananda had a sharp intellect and devoured literature from both East and West. Vivekananda parents influenced his thinking a lot. Father by his rational mind and the mother by her religious temperament changed a lot in Swami’s life from childhood. From his childhood, he showed inclination towards spirituality and God realization. While searching for a man who could directly demonstrate the reality of God, he came to Ramakrishna and became his disciple. As a guru. Ramakrishna taught him “Advaita Vedanta” and that all religions are true, and service to man was the most effective worship of God.

The valiant monk who proclaimed in America the greatness of Hinduism and of Indian culture at a time when the West regarded India as a land of barbarians. Vivekananda particularly liked the rational reasoning of the West and was easily dismayed by many of the religious superstitions and the cultural decline that Indian society found itself in. Thus Vivekananda was drawn to join the Brahmo Samaj. The Brahmo Samaj was a modern Hindu movement who sought to revitalize Indian life and spirituality through a rationalistic approach and abandonment of image worship. He was the great thinker and mighty man of action whose ringing words galvanized the slumbering Indians. For ages to come he will be a source of inspiration.

At Chicago conference, Swami Vivekananda opening words began with.

“Brother and Sisters of America.” … Spontaneously the audience rose to its feet to applaud, perhaps appreciating the visionary sentiments Vivekananda offered.

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Swami Vivekananda was chosen to represent Hinduism. However Swami Vivekananda did not try in any way to prove the superiority of his religion. Instead Vivekananda spoke with great sincerity about the harmony of world religions and the common spirituality of humanity. It was this universal message of oneness which captivated the audience.