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Swami Vivekananda opined that “We should give our ancient spirituality and culture and get [in] return Western science, technology, methods of raising the standard of life, business integrity and technique of collective effort.” Critically examine in 150 words.

  • UPSC 2013
  • Social and Religious Reform Movements in Bengal and Other Areas

Swami Vivekananda envisaged a reciprocal East–West exchange, not one-way imitation — India's civilisational contribution balanced against the West's material and organisational strengths.

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