Vivekananda's Vision for a Sustainable Future

Abstract The ideology of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' is rooted in Indian soil. India has a huge heritage of various saints, thinkers, and philosophers. All the influential personalities have suggested various ideas, education systems, and social structures to give a turn or improve Indian education and society. The society has been continuously guided through this diverse thought process. All social reformers have given good ideas to create an ideal and cultured society by giving up undesirable practices, traditions, and stereotypes. The United Nations has also proposed the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to achieve justice for all and a sustainable future. It is expected to achieve these 17 global goals by 2030. A total of 17 goals (SDGs) have been proposed by the United Nations, namely poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, justice and harmony. These goals are also reflected in the philosophy of Swami Vivekananda. An attempt has been made in this article to find similarities between the Sustainable Development Goals and the philosophical thoughts of Swami Vivekananda. Swami Vivekananda's Philosophical Thoughts. Interestingly, Swami Vivekananda's philosophical ideas align with the SDGs. This article explores the similarities between the two, highlighting the relevance of Vivekananda's thoughts on achieving a sustainable and equitable future. As we strive for sustainable development, it is essential to integrate emotional maturity and spiritual growth into our pursuit of progress. By embracing the timeless values of India's cultural heritage and the wisdom of thinkers like Swami Vivekananda, we can create a more.