Swami Vivekananda’s Speech, Sept, 11, 1893, Chicago
Satavahana University Karimnagar- Degree Semester 5-English- 2021-22 onwards-Unit 1
SRR Govt.Arts& Science College Karimnagar
BCA Sem 2
SWAMI VIVEKANANDA CHICAGO SPEECH.Vivekananda was born as Narendranath Datta. Swami Vivekananda, a famous Hindu monk, was born on 12 January 1863 in Calcutta, in an upper-class Bengali family. His parents are Vishwanath Datta and Bhubaneswari Devi. His father was an attorney at the Calcutta High Court. We celebrate Vivekananda's Birthday 12 January as National Youth Day.
His teachings are motivating and inspiring to millions of youths. He was the chief disciple of the Hindu mystic Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa. Swami Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Math, which provides spiritual training for monastics and householder devotees, and the Ramakrishna Mission, which provides charity, social work and education. Belur Math, is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, It is located in Belur, West Bengal, India.
Swami Vivekananda, a spiritual icon, addressed the audience of the world's parliament of religions at Chicago in America in the year 1893. Swami's aim was to spread the greatness of Hinduism, the world's oldest religion, across the globe. It is considered as one of the most enthralling speeches in world history.
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Summary.
Q .Bring out the essential aspects of Swami Vivekananda's speech on 11 September 1893?
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How did Swami Vivekananda establish the superiority of the Hindu religion? Indian thought?
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What are the common factors that prove the oneness of all religious doctrines?
He addressed the gathering by saying, "Sisters and Brothers of America." The audience gave him a big round of applause for his opening remarks as it was unusual. He is overjoyed and speechless at the warm and cordial welcome given by Americans. He expresses his heartfelt thanks to all the participants in the name of the mother of religions and millions of Hindus. He further thanks the delegates from the far-off eastern countries for claiming that their land has the power to tolerate different ideologies.
He feels proud to belong to a religion that has taught the world both tolerance and universal acceptance. Swami Vivekananda feels proud to be an Indian, as it has sheltered Israelites and Zoroastrians in their difficult times. When Roman Tyranny shattered their holy temple into pieces, Israelites fled to South India and sought shelter with Indians. He quotes a few lines from a hymn that he recalls hearing repeated in his childhood, and that millions of people repeat every day. He adds that all religions have the same goal but different paths. According to Swami Vivekananda, just as different streams, born of different sources, flow into the sea, the different religious paths that the people tread will lead to one God. Fanaticism, fundamentalism, and sectarianism have been tormenting this earth for so long. These evils, according to Vivekananda, were obstacles to human progress and spiritual realization, and he called for their eradication through education, enlightenment, and a deeper understanding of spiritual truths that transcend superficial differences. His message was one of universal brotherhood, tolerance, and the pursuit of truth and righteousness. He hopes that the bell that tolled this morning will be a warning signal to end fanaticism.
After his excellent speech, Swami Vivekananda received a two-minute standing ovation.
Short-answer questions:-
1)Who accorded Swami Vivekananda a cordial welcome?
Ans:- Americans accorded a warm and cordial welcome to Swami Vivekananda at Chicago in America. He addressed the audience of the world's Parliament of Religions as an Indian delegate.He expressed his heartfelt thanks to all the participants in the name of the mother of religions and millions of Hindus.
2)How did Swami Vivekananda open his famous speech?
Ans:- Swami Vivekananda began his speech with the endearing words, "Sisters and Brothers of America." In his address, Vivekananda began with the famous words "Sisters and Brothers of America," which immediately captured the audience's attention. The audience gave him a big round of applause for his opening remarks, His opening remark was unconventional for the time and emphasized his message of harmony and unity among all people, regardless of nationality, creed, or background. The audience was enthralled by his speech and gave him a standing ovation.
3)Why was Swami Vivekananda proud of his religion?
Ans:-Swami Vivekananda was the chief disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa. He was proud to belong to a religion which taught the world both tolerance and universal acceptance.He delivered lectures spreading Hindu ideology in the western countries,garnering great respect for the nation.
4) What is the doctrine of the Gita?
Ans:- Whoever comes to Me, through whatsoever form, I reach him, all men are struggling through paths which in the end lead to me.(/chapter 4 verse 11)
In this verse, Lord Krishna emphasizes that all sincere paths of spiritual endeavor ultimately lead to the divine. He assures Arjuna—and by extension, all seekers—that regardless of the path or form of worship one follows, if it is done with sincerity and devotion, it will ultimately lead to the divine realization. All religions show different paths to reach God.
5) what are the evils that long possessed this earth, according to Swami Vivekananda?
Ans:-Sectarianism, bigotry, and fanaticism have long possessed the earth. Religious fanatics have massacred numerous innocent people in the name of their religion. They drenched this beautiful earth with human blood and destroyed civilization. The sectarian violence hindered the progress of human society. These evils, according to Vivekananda, were obstacles to human progress and spiritual realization, and he called for their eradication through education, enlightenment, and a deeper understanding of spiritual truths that transcend superficial differences. His message was one of universal brotherhood, tolerance, and the pursuit of truth and righteousness.
Click the below link for Swami Vivekananda's original speech-
https://youtu.be/WIOtnn6meWA?si=_ExgpbN0322Hr5_E
Rajesh Kumar
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