The goal of mankind is knowledge. That is the one ideal pla… - Swami Vivekananda

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The goal of mankind is knowledge. That is the one ideal placed before us by Eastern philosophy. Pleasure is not the goal of man, but knowledge. Pleasure and happiness come to an end. It is a mistake to suppose that pleasure is the goal.

Swami Vivekananda

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About Swami Vivekananda

Swami Vivekananda (12 January 1863 – 4 July 1902) was a teacher of Vedanta philosophy, and one of the most famous and influential spiritual leaders of Hinduism.

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Native Name: স্বামী বিবেকানন্দ

Alternative Names: Vivekananda • Narendranath Datta • Narendra Nath Datta

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