Swami Vivekanand extended a significant contribution to the development of the spirit of nationalism. Vivekananda and Ramakrishna Mission developed the spirit of self-confidence and dignity among the Indians. This spirit also inspired the youth towards the Indian freedom struggle. He voiced for freedom, equality and independent thinking and provided a new direction to the youth.
He said “Arise, awake and stop not, till the goal is reached.” He was concerned with the backwardness, decline and poverty of India. He opposed western culture in a blind way. Vivekananda’ emphasized on spiritual development. Through spiritual development of mankind, he first wanted to tranform mankind into humans. He regarded this to be the very basis of all around development.
