A simple man whose teachings won the hearts of some of the brightest and foremost philosophers of the West, Swami Vivekananda is considered the principal reason behind Hinduism's advent in the West. His teachings put the complex ideas of Vedanta philosophy into simple terms, and this is certainly what impressed westerners as it continues to do even today. Considered the gospel of Hinduism and modern Vedanta by staunch followers and philosophers alike, his teachings have shown the world what Hindu Dharma and Vedanta has stood for. His words really are pearls of wisdom.