Swami Vivekananda

Swami Vivekananda was a key figure in the late 19th century who promoted the understanding of religious diversity and the universality of spirituality. He emphasized that all religions can lead to the same truth and encouraged respect for different faiths. By introducing Hindu philosophy to the West, he highlighted the importance of personal experience in spirituality rather than dogma. His famous speech at the 1893 World's Parliament of Religions in Chicago championed the idea of unity amid diversity, advocating for a global dialogue that appreciates various religious traditions while recognizing a shared human quest for truth.