Swami Vivekananda (1863–1902) was an Indian monk, spiritual leader, and chief disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, who introduced Indian philosophy to the West. At the 1893 Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago, his opening words, “Sisters and Brothers of America,” won a standing ovation and made him a global voice for unity and tolerance. He… Continue reading Swami Vivekananda’s Speeches at the World ‘s Parliament of Religions, Chicago, 1893
Wordsmiths
Poets, speakers, and leaders who forged words into timeless legacies!
Do not belong to the past dawns, but to the noons of future!
Sri Aurobindo born Aurobindo Ghose on 15 August 1872 was not merely a thinker, a poet, or a freedom fighter — he was a yogi, a philosopher, and a visionary whose life became a bridge between the ancient wisdom of the East and the future aspirations of humanity. Born in Calcutta and educated at Cambridge,… Continue reading Do not belong to the past dawns, but to the noons of future!
Dawn of Independence
On August 15, 1947, India gained independence from the British Empire following a prolonged Independence Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi, whose philosophy of nonviolent resistance inspired millions. The transfer of power was overseen by Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India. To mark the historic occasion, Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, raised the national… Continue reading Dawn of Independence
In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks!
John Muir was one of America’s most famous and influential naturalists and conservationists. Born on April 21, 1838, in the rugged lowlands of Dunbar, Scotland, a boy was born whose eyes would forever see the Earth as a living, breathing cathedral. His name was John Muir—but the world would later call him the Father of… Continue reading In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks!