Educational Philosophy of Swami Vivekananda and his main Contribution in the Field of Education

Abstract

Swami Vivekananda, who lived from January 12, 1863, to July 4, 1802, is widely considered India's most influential and recognized theorist, educationist, and reformer. His educational system, which emphasizes the cultivation of moral and spiritual culture, is a source of great influence. In addition to being a fervent advocate of Vedanta, Vivekananda also gave the philosophy a useful form. Vivekananda predicted that India's inadequate educational system would lead to the rise of numerous societal ills. India in the modern era has placed a strong focus on science and technology, which is quickly turning people into machines. Religious and moral principles are being undermined. We are ignoring the foundational ideas of civilization. Man is a combination of humanity and divinity, according to Swamiji. Education should help him evolve from an animal to a heavenly being by fostering self-awareness, self-reliance, and appropriate training. If there is one area where contemporary India has fallen short, it is surely in the area of creating true humans—the essential building block of a developed society—through an idealized educational system. The goal of this theme paper is to draw attention to Swamiji's educational philosophies. It makes an attempt to evaluate the applicability and necessity of his educational theories and philosophy in the context of India's twenty-first-century educational system.