THE INSPIRER FOR THE NEXT GENERATION the great messanger to the world Swami Vivekananda, born Narendranath Datta, was an Indian Hindu monk, philosopher, author, religious teacher, and the chief disciple of the Indian mystic Ramakrishna. Born: 12 January 1863, Kolkata Died: 4 July 1902, Belur Math, Howrah Education: Scottish Church College (SCC), Vidyasagar College (1871–1877), Presidency University, University of Calcutta Organizations founded: Ramakrishna Mission, Advaita Ashrama, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College Full name: Narendra Nath Datta