He sought blessings from Ramakrishna’s wife and set out on a mission. After Ramakrishna’s death, Narendra donned a saffron garb that symbolised renunciation and shaved his head. Narendra could feel the divine spirit of his master enter him. Ramakrishna understood that it’s time for Narendra to carry on his master’s work and thus with a touch of a hand, Ramakrishna transferred his divine knowledge onto Narendra. When Shri Ramakrishna was on his deathbed, he called for Narendra who was sorrowful as he could see the inevitable future his master awaited. But good things come to those who wait and rightly so, Ramakrishna asked him to be patient. He was an eager man, he wanted to learn more. He would spend days under deep meditation. Since then, Narendra decided to stay closer to Ramakrishna. After a few encounters with him, Narendra finally had his first spiritual experience! It was as if his mind had exploded and expanded into the depths and secrets of the universe. He found himself at Ramakrishna’s feet, seeking aid. However, after the untimely death of his father, Vishwanath Datta, Narendra grew restless and desperate for a steady income for his mother. Narendra kept visiting him to search for answers. He knew that Narendra is destined to help humanity. Before he knew it, Ramakrishna had already seen Narendra’s arrival and his destiny. Until one day, he was asked to go see Shri Ramakrishna of Dakshineshwar. This personality and dedication made him stand out in school as well as in college! Soon, he found himself journeying towards the path of spiritual enlightenment as he began seeking for answers and searching for God.Īfter extensive searching, Narendra was not able to seek the answers he longed for. He kept himself academically well-read and at the same time was at the peak of his fitness. Growing up, Narendra found the right balance between his body and mind. While many kids struggle to decide a future for themselves, young Narendra knew for sure that he was going to grow up to be a sanyasi. At a young age where kids would be busy playing outside with their friends, young Narendra kept himself occupied with meditation. Kesava Rao and Souren Royīorn in a Bengali family, Narendranath Dutta was the name given to him. Let us take a look at the life of the man who journeyed to a path of enlightenment.Ĭhildhood and early years: Illustration: T. When it comes to Indians who have made such an impact on the world, Swami Vivekananda is one man who cannot be overlooked. World history has witnessed several legends who have gone beyond their limits and have achieved a name for themselves like no other.