Ghandi's Influence on India Swami Vivekananda was obviously opposed to India becoming a westernized nation. In his speech he draws a distinct line between India and the western world. He states “on one side is modern western science dazzling the eyes with the brilliance of myriad suns, and driving in the chariot of hard and fast facts collected by the application of tangible powers direct in there incision; on the other are the hopeful and strengthening traditions of her ancient forefathers, in the day when she was at the zenith of her glory” he goes on to say “on one side rank materialism, plentitude of fortune, accumulation of gigantic power, and intense sense pursuits, have through