Swami Vivekananda's
philosophy of character building
Swami Vivekananda
was a Hindu monk and a spiritual leader who played an important role in the
revival of Hinduism in India. He believed that character-building is an
essential part of an individual's life and it is necessary to build a strong
foundation of values and ethics.
Discipline:
He believed that discipline is the key to building a strong character.
Discipline includes both self-discipline and external discipline.
Self-control:
Swami Vivekananda stressed the importance of self-control in
character-building. He believed that a person should be able to control his
thoughts, feelings and actions.
Service to others:
Swami Vivekananda emphasized the importance of service to others as a means of
character building. He believed that one should work for the betterment of the
society and serve others selflessly.
Pursuit of Knowledge:
Swami Vivekananda believed that the pursuit of knowledge was important for
character building. He emphasized on the importance of learning, reading and
getting knowledge from various sources.
Honesty:
Swami Vivekananda believed that honesty is an essential part of
character-building. He emphasized on the importance of honesty, sincerity and
truthfulness in one's life.
Positive thinking:
Swami Vivekananda believed that positive thinking is important for character
building. He stressed on the importance of developing a positive attitude and
optimistic mindset.

