The Enduring Relevance of Swami Vivekananda's Philosophy for Modern Social Work Practice: A Framework for Service and Transformation

Author(s)	Ms. Sankita Sharma, Mr. Sansar Chand, Dr. Shveta Sharma
Country	India
Abstract	This research paper focused on analysing the complex connections between Vivekananda's fundamental principles – the divinity of all people, the idea of Daridra Narayana (God in the poor), Jnana (Knowledge), Bhakti (Devotion), Karma (Selfless Action), Seva (Service) as worship, universal religion, education as "man-making," and the empowerment of women and the masses – and the values of social work practice. By examining his work, which included his writings, speeches, and the record of the Ramakrishna Mission, this paper revealed that Swami Vivekananda in his work presented a spiritually-based, holistic, and empowering framework that can enhance social work's dedication to social justice, human dignity, empowerment, and liberation from misery, especially in culturally relevant societies like India.
Keywords	Swami Vivekananda, Social Work Practice, Vedanta, Seva, Empowerment, Social Justice and Spirituality in Social Work.
Field	Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-12-11
DOI	https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2025.v06i06.2419
Short DOI	https://doi.org/hbf94t

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