Swami Vivekananda- July 4th the Mahasamadhi day - Part-5

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Swami Vivekananda Part-5

 

Swami Vivekananda represented India and Hinduism. His now famous address,

“Sisters and brothers of America†received standing ovation of the huge

crowd. He quoted the words of the Gita which says that all paths lead to the

same goal just as the different streams from different sources mingle with the

sea. His unique address and the short but wonderful speech created a sensation.

His speech attracted extensive attention of the press.The New York Critique

wrote, " He is an orator by divine right, and his strong, intelligent face in its

picturesque setting of yellow and orange was hardly less interesting than those

earnest words, and the rich, rhythmical utterance he gave them. " The president

of the Parliament, Dr. Barrows, said, " India, the Mother of religions was

represented by Swami Vivekananda, the Orange-monk who exercised the most

wonderful influence over his auditors. " He spoke several times at the Parliament

and his theme was ‘Universality and

stressed religious tolerance’. The Parliament of Religions ended on 27th

September 1893.

 

After the Parliament of Religions, Swami Vivekananda stayed in the United States

for nearly two years, lecturing in various places. He conducted private Vedanta

and yoga classes. He also conducted private lectures to his disciples. Swami

Vivekananda then founded ‘Vedanta Society of New York’. The Swami also

visited England. It was here that he met his famous disciple Sister Nivedita. He

also met Max muller. Several sincere seekers became his disciples. The most

notable amongst these were Josephine MacLeod, Miss Noble, E.T. Sturdy, Captain

and Mrs. Sevier who helped in the founding of Advaita Ashrama. J. J. Goodwin

became his stenographer and recorded the Swami’s teachings and lectures. He

also served the Swami personally. Swami Vivekananda’s ideas were welcomed by

several Scholars.

 

Amidst his busy schedule, Swami Vivekananda wrote inspiring letters to his

brother disciples in India. Sister Nivedita was one of those who accompanied

Swami Vivekananda in his return trip to India and she devoted the rest of her

life to the people of India, particularly education of women. The Swami received

a grand welcome back home.

 

Swami Vivekananda founded the ‘Ramakrishna Math’ on 1st May 1897 at Calcutta

for propagating religion. He also founded the ‘Ramakrishna Mission’ for the

cause of social service. Belur became the Math and Mission headquarters. Advaita

Ashrama was founded at Mayavati on the Himalayas. Two journals, Prabuddha

Bharata and Udbodhan (English and Bengali, respy.) were started.

 

During his second visit to the West in 1899 he founded the Vedanta Society at

San Francisco and Shanti Ashram was founded at California. He returned to India

in December 1900. The Swami spent his days guiding their various Ashramas

outside and in India. His hectic tour abroad had taken its toll on his health.

He already suffered from Asthma. He was now diabetic, too. He consulted the

almanac to select the day of leaving his mortal coil. He also chose the place of

burial. Swami Vivekananda attained Mahasamadhi on July 4, 1902.

 

His lectures delivered around the world and his correspondences have all been

compiled into books. Swami Vivekananda’s ideas have greatly influenced the

youth of India.

 

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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