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Viveka-c
ma
i
(The Crest Jewel of Discrimination)
.

A work on the distinction between reality and appearance by
a
kara
.

 
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(1863–1902)
. A devout follower of
Ramakrishna
, and founder of the Ramakrishna Mission which now has more than a hundred centres throughout the world. After a meeting with Keshab Chandra
Sen
, he joined the
Brahmo
Sam
j. All his life he acted on the principle that all people hold within themselves the means to achieve their full potential.
It was after becoming a disciple of Ramakrishna that Vivek
nanda received his new name, and the honourable title of ‘sw
mi’. After six years of contemplation in the Him
layan region he carried out, with missionary zeal, tours of S. and W. India, becoming the most noteworthy teacher of modern
Ved
nta
. In 1893 a
World's Parliament of Religions
was held in Chicago. Swami Vivek
nanda represented Hinduism with outstanding success, and, through the power of his oratory and his impressive appearance, became known worldwide.