Swami Vivekananda remains an eternal inspiration for spiritual seekers, youth, and patriots across the world. His teachings on Vedanta, Yoga, and selfless service transformed modern India, while his historic Chicago speech in 1893 introduced Hindu philosophy to the West. Having spent 11 years in Kolkata , I personally witnessed the profound influence of Swami Vivekananda, especially at Dakshineshwar Kali Temple , where his guru Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa attained enlightenment. My experience deepened in 2013 when I participated in his 150th birth anniversary celebration , a grand event attended by over 10,000 youth , organized by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and addressed by Shri Mohan Bhagwatji . It was here that I realized Swamiji’s unmatched role in shaping modern Bharat . The Struggles Before the Chicago Speech Swami Vivekananda’s journey to Chicago was filled with hardships. Sent by a Maharaja from Bharat , he lost his ticket after reaching the U.S. and found him...