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