Awakening through Verse: The Transformative Power of Vivekanand’s Poetry

Abstract

Swami Vivekanand is revered as one of the great modern saints and philosophers who dedicated his ideas in the shape of eternal speeches, letters and poetry. Belief in the dictum Work is Worship and putting it into action is the main concept of all his works. That is, he believes that it is worthless to think without acting in accordance with it. This paper will discuss how the poetry of Swami Vivekananda brings awakening and social transformation to the inner. His poems are not only literary utterances but effective appeals to action combined with spirituality and patriotic zeal. Vivekananda in his poetry inspires the reader to overcome fear, ignorance, and weakness through the themes of strength, self-realization, and unity with God. His lyrics are echoed with Vedantic wisdom and his love for India calling people to realize their full potential and be of service to the people. The paper brings to fore the poetic voice of Vivekananda, which inspires generations by lifting their minds and awakening their souls.