Question

_______ played a major role in the revival of Hinduism and the spread of his interpretation of Advaita Vedanta known as Neo-Vedanta' in the West?

• A. Sri Ramkrishna Paramhansa
• B. Swami Vivekananda
• C. Samrat Ashoka
• D. Swami Dayanand

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Swami Vivekananda

• The correct answer is " Swami Vivekananda ".

• A major proponent in the popularisation of this Universalist and Perennialist interpretation of Advaita Vedānta was Swami Vivekananda, who played a major role in the revival of Hinduism, and the spread of Advaita Vedānta to the west via the Ramakrishna Mission.

• Vivekananda's interpretation, often termed "Neo-Vedanta", emphasized the universal aspects of Advaita, highlighting the inherent divinity of all beings and the potential for realizing this divinity through various paths.

• He presented Vedanta as a rational and universal philosophy that could address the spiritual needs of humanity, transcending sectarian boundaries.

• His approach resonated with many in the West who were seeking a spiritual alternative to traditional Western religions.