Thought of Swami Vivekananda on Mass Education

Swami Vivekananda, a monk, philosopher, spiritual leader, a great leader and social reformer. Vivekananda had dedicated his life for the cause of common masses reflected in this paper. This paper tries to analyze Swami Vivekananda's views on mass Education. It deals with concepts and ideas of eradication of poverty, removal of illiteracy, unemployment and ignorance. He stressed upon the need of technical education, industrial training, and education through vernacular languages as the solution to these social evils. He strongly believed that a nation progresses on the basis of education and intelligence spread among the masses. Thus though his scheme he tired bring about material progress of the country as well as to maintain India's spiritual heritage. Vivekananda advocated for a positive system of education in which he synthesized spiritual and material values.