Authors: Dr. Vinay Kumar Tiwari, Soma Samanta
Abstract: Abstract- Background: The Bengal Renaissance of the 19th century produced influential spiritual reformers, yet the foundational role of feminine spiritual leadership remains underexplored in academic literature. Aim: This study examines how Sree Maa Sarada Devi's spiritual philosophy formed the cornerstone of both Swami Vivekananda's global Vedantic mission and Sister Nivedita's socio-educational reforms. Methods: This qualitative research employs hermeneutical analysis of primary texts, biographical accounts, and philosophical treatises, using feminist philosophy and cultural history frameworks to interpret spiritual influence patterns. Findings: Sarada Devi's teachings of universal motherhood, inclusive spirituality, and engaged compassion provided the foundational philosophy that unified Vivekananda's practical Vedanta with Nivedita's intercultural feminism, creating a synthesis of contemplative spirituality and social transformation. Conclusion: Her legacy represents a paradigmatic shift in understanding feminine spiritual authority and its role in shaping modern Hindu reform movements, offering contemporary insights for gender studies, interfaith dialogue, and integrative approaches to social change.
