Throughout time there were always a lot of challenges and various up and downs in our human history, luckily for us there were always powerful Game-Changing individuals, Masters and Saints who decided not to go with the established systems and common practices on already well-known walked paths. They broke all comfort zones, social norms and various others obstacles to provide something very special and worth looking at even to this day as you read this. We remember them with gratitude as they inspire us all to be selfless and to aim to become game-changer ourselves. They rekindle the fire in our hearts so we can realize our inspirations and proactively act on them.
Here are some of “Game Changers”:
–Swami Vivekananda–
Narendranath Datta, better known to the world as Swami Vivekananda, was born on January 12, 1863 and left his body in July 4, 1902.
Why Game Changer?
- He was a key figure in the introduction of the Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world.
- He traveled to the Chicago Parliament of Religions, and there he discussed such things as purpose of life, metaphysics, etc.
- He founded the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission.
- He is regarded as a patriotic saint, and his birthday is celebrated as National Youth Day.
–Paramahansa Yogananda–
Mukunda Lal Ghosh, better known to the world as Paramahansa Yogananda, was born January 5, 1893 and left his body in March 7, 1952.
Why Game Changer?
- He introduced millions to the teachings of meditation and Kriya Yoga through his organizations.
- He wrote book Autobiography of a yogi that inspired millions on the path to Self-Realization, and it still continues to inspire to this day.
- He wrote the Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of the Christ Within You and God Talks With Arjuna – The Bhagavad Gita to show complete harmony and basic oneness of original Christianity as taught by Jesus Christ and original Yoga as taught by Bhagavan Krishna.
- His message is spirituality. Going beyond the confines of religion, he embodies a message of respecting all religions; his perspective is uniting differences.
-Mahatma Gandhi-
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, better known to the world as Mahatma Gandhi was born 2 October 1869 and left his body in 30 January 1948.
Why Game Changer?
- He employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India’s independence from British rule, and in turn inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.
- He fought against racial discrimination.
- He worked on a number of social issues in India. He launched campaigns to improve the lives of untouchables, or lower caste people. His efforts were important in the practice of untouchability being ultimately discontinued. Gandhi strongly favored the emancipation of women.
- He is remembered most for his nonviolent means of working for social justice, his acceptance of all faiths, and his ability to bring conflicting groups together. The model of satyagraha has inspired civil rights leaders, such as Martin Luther King, Jr., and many nations.
There are countless “Game Changers” throughout history. All of them call us to make the world a better place through non-violence, positive action, selfless service, uniting opposites and accepting differences. We really hope that after this short article you are feeling more inspired and ready to become the change you want to see in the world.
Author: Milan Bjelaković
