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WBPSC Miscellaneous Preliminary 2023
Answer
Swami Vivekananda
Explanation
The Ramakrishna Mission was founded by Swami Vivekananda on May 1, 1897. It was established to propagate the teachings of his guru, Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, and to carry out widespread philanthropic and educational work. Its motto is 'Atmano mokshartham jagat hitaya cha' (For one's own salvation and for the welfare of the world).
Key Points
- > Established on: May 1, 1897.
- > Headquarters: Belur Math, West Bengal.
- > Swami Vivekananda's pre-monastic name was Narendranath Datta.
- > He delivered his famous speech at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago in 1893.
- > Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828.
- > Swami Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in 1875.
- > National Youth Day (Jan 12) is celebrated on Vivekananda's birthday.
Additional Information
Socio-Religious Reform Movements
| Movement/Institution | Founder | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Brahmo Samaj | Raja Ram Mohan Roy | 1828 |
| Arya Samaj | Dayanand Saraswati | 1875 |
| Ramakrishna Mission | Swami Vivekananda | 1897 |
| Prarthana Samaj | Atmaram Pandurang | 1867 |
Memory Tips
- Guru's Name: Vivekananda founded it, but named it after his Guru, Sri Ramakrishna.