Swami Vivekananda at Jaipur, as a wandering monk

Image Source: Ramakrishna Mission Delhi

Swami Vivekananda is a major source of inspiration to a large section of the youth in the society even today and is considered to be a major force in the revival of Hinduism in modern India. He played a prominent role in the introduction of Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the “Western” World, in America and Europe and became very popular for his inspiring speech which began: “Sisters and Brothers of America,” through which he introduced Hinduism at the Parliament of the World’s Religions at Chicago in 1893. He was the chief disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.

In 1888, Vivekananda became a Parivrajaka — a wandering monk. His sole possessions were a Parivrajaka (water pot), staff, and his two favorite books — The Bhagavad Gita and The Imitation of Christ. He travelled the length and breadth of India for five years, visiting important centers of learning, acquainting himself with the diverse religious traditions and different patterns of social life. This Photograph was taken when Swami Vivekananda visited Jaipur as a wandering monk.

(Text Source: Wikipedia)