Volume II,Issue IV, March 2026
Volume-II, Issue-IV, March, 2026 |
Received: 25.03.2026 | Accepted: 27.03.2026 | ||
Published Online: 31.03.2026 | Page No: | ||
DOI: 10.69655/atmadeep.vol.2.issue.04W. | |||
আধুনিক ভারত গঠনে স্বামী বিবেকানন্দের প্রগতিশীল দৃষ্টিভঙ্গি: একটি পর্যালোচনা আব্দুল আলিম শেখ, রাজ্য সাহায্য প্রাপ্ত কলেজ শিক্ষক, দর্শন বিভাগ, ডোমকল কলেজ, পশ্চিমবঙ্গ, ভারত |
The Progressive Outlook of Swami Vivekananda in Shaping Modern India: A Review
Abdul Alim Seikh, SACT, Department of Philosophy, Dumkal College, West Bengal, India | ||
ABSTRACT | ||
Swami Vivekananda was not merely a spiritual leader; he was one of the foremost social revolutionaries of modern India. His life philosophy reflects a successful synthesis of the rationalism of the Brahmo Samaj, the syncretism of Sri Ramakrishna, and the liberal humanism of Buddhism. Transcending the boundaries of traditional spirituality, he established himself as a modern and scientifically-minded social reformer. Vivekananda’s ideal of ‘Man-making education’ prioritized character building over the colonial system's clerk-producing education, and his perspectives on women's empowerment and the abolition of the caste system were remarkably revolutionary. Furthermore, his active inspiration behind industrialization and the expansion of advanced scientific research—most notably his influence on Jamsetji Tata’s research projects and the promotion of indigenous technical industries—added a new dimension to India’s progressive journey. By introducing the concept of ‘serving living beings as Shiva’ (Shib-gyane Jiv-seba), he integrated spirituality with Karma Yoga, regarding the service of the distressed as the ultimate religion. In today’s individualistic and fragmented society, his eternal philosophy serves as an indispensable guide for fostering human unity and solidarity. This discourse provides a profound analysis of Vivekananda’s multifaceted progressive thoughts and their practical applications in the context of the contemporary world, highlighting his call for women's self-reliance and his stinging critique of untouchability as a ‘demonic trait.’ | ||
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