Tag: Swami

Swami Vivekananda: India’s Social Reformer

Swami Vivekananda (1863–1902) was a renowned spiritual leader and social reformer who is widely credited with popularizing Hinduism in the West. Born as Narendranath Datta, he was a key figure in the Bengal Renaissance and is considered to be one of the most influential figures of modern India...

When an Indian Swami tested the bounds of modern science.

The video began by delving into the rich tradition of meditation in Hinduism, emphasizing its belief in attaining extraordinary powers or “Siddhis” through intense practice. Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras outlined eight distinct Siddhis, including Vasitva (control over material elements) ...