Thus, in a sense, Swami Vivekananda dedicated his life to first understanding the world around him through the lens of Hinduism and then spreading that knowledge for the greater good of humanity. He wished to capture the essence of Hinduism and spread it in the world and also founded the Ramakrishna Mission dedicated to propagating the philosophies of Vedanta and yogic ideals of Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, and Raja Yoga.
For this purpose, he advocated a kind of Hinduism which doesn’t discriminate on the basis of gender or caste but puts forth ideas on how to lead a meaningful life. Importance of Empathy towards Fellow Beingsīorn in 1863, Swami Vivekananda was a social reformer who fought against many social evils which were plaguing the Indian society during the 19th and 20th century.Real Happiness Comes from Being Selfless.10 Golden Teachings of Swami Vivekananda.