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Individuality, the State, and the Political Thought of Swami Vivekananda

Author(s) Mrs. Payel Bhattacharjee
Country India
Abstract This paper explores the political philosophy of Swami Vivekananda, focusing on his unique synthesis of individual liberty and social welfare. Although he distanced himself from active political involvement, his ideas present a coherent vision of the State rooted in ethical and spiritual principles. Vivekananda emphasized that the ultimate aim of society should be the welfare of the many and the happiness of the many, while firmly upholding individual freedom. The study analyzes his concept of liberty as a positive and constructive force, closely linked with equality and the full development of human potential. It also examines his critique of Western individualism and social Darwinism, as well as his rejection of totalitarian forms of socialism. Instead, he advocated a democratic and evolutionary approach to social change, grounded in mass education and moral development. Furthermore, the paper discusses his preference for democracy over monarchy and his critique of exploitative capitalism. It concludes that Vivekananda’s thought offers a balanced framework reconciling individual autonomy with collective welfare, making it relevant to contemporary political discourse.
Keywords Swami Vivekananda, Political Philosophy, Liberty, Equality, Individualism, Socialism, Democracy, State, Social Welfare, Advaita Vedanta
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-25
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.72289
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