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Birth
Swami Vivekananda was born on January 12, Monday, in Calcutta, India as Narendra Nath Dutta. -
Early School
At the age of 6, Swami Vivekananda goes to pathshala, a school where kids learn Sanskrit. -
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Education
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2nd Grade
Swami Vivekananda enters the Metropolitan Institute. -
College
Swami Vivekananda goes to the Presidency College (courtesy of oldkolkata.in) -
Meeting Sri Ramakrishna
While in the General Assembly Insitution, Swami Vivekananda meets Sri Ramakrishna. -
8th Grade
Swami Vivekananda transfers to the General Assembly Institution (courtesy of puronokolkata.com) -
Sri Ramakrishna Dies
Sri Ramakrishna dies due to throat failure -
Arrival in Chicago
Swami Vivekananda arrives in Chicago to represent Hinduism and deliver his message to the other cultures. (In the picture, Swami Vivekananda is in the center with other delegates. Courtesy of indianetzone.com) -
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World's Parliament of Religions
Swami Vivekananda makes several speeches during this time. -
The Ramakrishna Mission is Founded
Swami Vivekananda creates the Ramakrishna Mission, an organization that focuses on different social services. -
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Travels in Northwest India
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Travels in the USA
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Belur Math is founded
Swami Vivekananda creates Belur Math, an organization that focused on monastic life of monks. -
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Travels in Europe
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Death
At the age of just 39, Swami Vivekananda dies.
