Swami Vivekananda Advaita Vedanta

a major proponent in popularisation of universalist , perennialist interpretation of advaita vedanta vivekananda, played major role in revival of hinduism, , spread of advaita vedanta west via ramakrishna mission. interpretation of advaita vedanta has been called neo-vedanta . vivekananda discerned universal religion, regarding apparent differences between various traditions various manifestations of 1 truth. presented karma, bhakti, jnana , raja yoga equal means attain moksha, present vedanta liberal , universal religion, in contrast exclusivism of other religions.

vivekananda emphasised nirvikalpa samadhi spiritual goal of vedanta, equated liberation in yoga , encouraged yoga practice called raja yoga. approach, however, missing in historic advaita texts. in 1896, vivekananda claimed advaita appeals modern scientists:

i may make bold religion agrees with, , goes little further modern researchers, both on physical , moral lines advaita, , why appeals modern scientists much. find old dualistic theories not enough them, not satisfy necessities. man must have not faith, intellectual faith .

according rambachan, vivekananda interprets anubhava mean personal experience , akin religious experience, whereas shankara used term denote liberating understanding of sruti.

vivekananda s claims spirituality science , modern, according david miller, may questioned informed scientists, drew attention being different how christianity , islam being viewed scientists , sociologists of era.

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