Swami Vivekananda- July 4th the Mahasamadhi day - Part-4

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Swami Vivekananda Part-4

 

Sri Ramakrishma passed away on 16th August 1886. The monastic disciples of Sri

Ramakrishna, under the leadership of Narendra , were like the rudderless ship.

 

With none to extend financial support, they spent their days without shelter and

food. Through the grace of their Master, a householder devotee offered to pay

the rent for a house and they moved to a dilapidated, ghost infested house at

Baranagore. The disciples took monastic vows and initially Narendra took the

name of Swami Vividishananda. Later, he assumed the name Vivekananda which was

suggested by the Raja of Khetri.

 

For five years, the Swami travelled the length and breadth of the country

meeting people of all religions and people from all walks of life. At Varansai,

he met Trailanga Swami, a famous Saint. During his wanderings he also met

Pavhari Baba, a famous Sadhu. While in South, the Swami meditated on the rock on

the sea in the southern tip of the country. This has come to be known as

Vivekananda Rock Memorial. In the South, the Raja of Ramnad became his disciple

and he urged the Swami to participate in the Parliament of Religions at Chicago.

In Madras he met some of his close disciples, viz. Alasinga Perumal,

Narasimhachari who played a significant role in the collection of funds for the

Swami’s visit to the United States and also in founding the Ramakrishna

Mission in Madras.

 

Swami Vivekananda left for Chicago in May 1893 and reached Chicago in July 1893.

The Parliament of Religions had been scheduled to open on 11th September 1893.

On reaching Chicago the Swami, to his utter disappointment, learnt that

credential from a bona fide organization was needed for participation. However,

the Swami met Professor John Henry Wright of Harvard University who gave him the

much needed credential. Professor Wright wrote that to ask for the credentials

of the Swami was like asking the Sun to state its right to shine in the

heavens. 

 

!!! Will Continue !!!

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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