Discovering Swami Vivekananda was a pivotal moment for #WilliamHocking, profoundly shaping his worldview. Swamiji’s teachings changed the mindset of a young American boy and inspired him to pursue philosophical quests without sacrificing his spiritual purview.
While Swami Vivekananda’s participation in the Chicago Parliament of Religions brought him widespread recognition, his primary objective in journeying to America was to seek support and resources to fulfill his mission of betterment of Indian Society
Somenath Mukherjee is a researcher who focuses on the life and message of Swami Vivekananda. His published books include: Ships of Vivekananda, The Monk and A Merchant, and Swami Vivekananda: His Impact on Eminent Westerners, among others in various languages. In addition to his publications, he also has experience in editing work, having worked on Letters of Sister Nivedita, ed., Sankari Prasad Basu, a two-volume set published by the Advaita Ashrama, Ramakrishna Mission in 2017. Sri Mukherjee is currently involved in the editing work of Swami Vivekananda in Contemporary Indian News - 1893–1902, ed., Sankari Prasad Basu, which is planned to be a set of six volumes, with two more volumes yet to be released
