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ABSTRACT The key idea of this paper is to look at the views of Swami Vivekananda on Philosophy of Education. According to Swami, education is the manifestation of perfection already present in the man. Nationalism and spiritualism were the basics for his philosophy of education .Swami had a definite faith that nothing comes from outside. Having faith in ancient Indian values, culture and tradition he was also in favour of scientific and modern approach towards learning, understanding, teaching and spreading the knowledge and education. Swami Vivekananda criticized the pattern of education introduced by the British and said it is not suitable to Indian culture. For him education is the process through which character is formed, mental power is enhanced and intellect is sharpened, in total it helps the individual to stand on his own feet. Education which helps a man for struggle of existence is real education. Education is a powerful instrument to achieve all developmental qualities in the people. Swami wants to make the individual to recognise his cultural heritage and to struggle throughout his life, so that he should be able to understand that education is the right choice to upcoming of human beings.