Philosophical view of Swami Vivekananda with special reference to religion and social change

Swami Vivekananda's philosophy offers a dynamic integration of spirituality and social duty, grounded in the non-dualistic (Advaita Vedanta) tradition yet profoundly attuned to the practical realities of human existence. Vivekananda posits that religion transcends rituals and sectarian divisions, representing the direct realisation of the divine within oneself and in all entities. He stressed that all religions are viable ways to get to the same ultimate truth, which fostered an atmosphere of harmony, tolerance, and acceptance among everyone. He thought that religious experience should end with realising that everything is connected, and that serving others is the best way to worship. The objectives of the study are to study the philosophical vies of Swami Vivekananda and to study the work of Swami Vivekananda in special reference to social change. Present research primarily qualitative in nature. As this strategy is exploratory and a part of qualitative study. The sources of data used by the researchers are basically secondary in nature. Swami Vivekananda thought that religion was more than just rituals and dogmas; it was the realisation of the divine in oneself and in all beings. He stressed that all religions are the same and encouraged people of different faiths to get along and be tolerant of each other. He connected spirituality with helping others, saying that helping the impoverished and disadvantaged was a way to glorify God. His concept motivates social transformation by integrating inner spiritual development with proactive humanitarian action.