Swami Vivekananda was born as Narendranath Datta on January 12, 1863. He was an avid scholar of Western and Hindu Philosophy. He is one of the most admired spiritual leaders all over the world who left an indelible mark in history with his teachings. He celebrated the American Day of Independence on 4 July by penning the poem ‘To the Fourth of July’ and having it read specifically on the 4th of July 1901. He passed away exactly a year later on 4 July 1902.
Swami Vivekananda and the Fourth of July
