Swami Vivekananda was a 19th-century spiritual leader from India who introduced the Hindu philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world. He was a key figure in the introduction of the Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the…
Chanakya was an influential Brahmin philosopher, teacher, economist, and political adviser in ancient India. He is credited with authoring the Arthashastra, a treatise on politics and economics that was used to effectively guide the Mauryan Empire. He is also credited…
Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī, or simply Rumi as we know him in English, was a 13th-century Persian Sunni Muslim poet and Sufi mystic. Centuries after his death, his work continues to influence countless individuals. His life and teachings exemplify the…
Rabindranath Tagore is one of the most famous writers of India, who was also a philosopher, artist, and social reformer. He was born on May 7, 1861, in Calcutta, India. Tagore was the youngest of thirteen children in a wealthy…
Mother Teresa is one of the world’s most revered humanitarians and spiritual leaders. Born in Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in Skopje, Macedonia in 1910, Mother Teresa dedicated her life to helping the poor and sick. She founded the Missionaries of Charity…
Nelson Mandela is one of the most inspiring, influential, and beloved figures in history. He was an activist, politician, and philanthropist, who fought for the rights of all South Africans and became the first democratically-elected President of South Africa in…