[ad_1] About 125 years ago, on September 11, Swami Vivekanand delivered an iconic and eloquent speech at the Chicago Convention of the Parliament of Religions. Introducing Hinduism to the world in 1893, Swami Vivekanand spoke about intolerance, religion and the need to end all forms of fanaticism. Such was the effect of the remarkable message … Read more
[ad_1] 9/11 marks the birthday of Indian human rights defender Vinayak Narahari, better known as Vinoba Bhave, an ardent Gandhian who is credited with starting the Bhoodan movement among others. 9/11 also marks the anniversary of an iconic speech given by Indian thinker and philosopher Swami Vivekananda in Chicago in 1893. The speech at the … Read more
[ad_1] The views of Swami Vivekananda and “Guruji” Golwalkar are surprisingly similar when it comes to religious pluralism and inclusiveness. For both, Islamic and Christian proselytizing activities are problematic and not the spiritual value of the religions themselves. Dr. Gregg, through an in-depth study of Swami Vivekananda, comes to the conclusion that Vivekananda in essence … Read more
[ad_1] Swami Vivekananda is the inspiration behind National Youth Day. In just 39 years, 14 of them in public life, he filled the country with a thought whose energy is still felt today. Generations to come will continue to feel this energy. One of India’s most important resources is the youth. One in five young … Read more
[ad_1] Swami Vivekananda Wanted to Make India “Prabuddha” or Awakening, Prime Minister Modi Says New Delhi: Swami Vivekananda wanted empowerment to be brought to the poor, if the poor themselves cannot easily access empowerment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday. “First, he wanted empowerment to be brought to the poor, if the poor themselves … Read more
[ad_1] Every year, the 4th of July is celebrated as the death anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, who is considered one of the finest spiritual and intellectual leaders India has produced. Vivekananda played an important role in introducing the philosophies of yoga and Vedanta to the West. He is best known for his address to the … Read more
[ad_1] Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that so far no prime minister has ever been concerned about North East languages but Prime Minister Narendra Modi, due to his concern for the languages of the North East, has ensured that primary education is provided in the languages of the North East. Northeastern states under the … Read more
[ad_1] Swami Vivekananda’s iconic speech at the World Religion Conference in Chicago is remembered by all. It was on September 11, 1893 that Swami Vivekanand delivered the wise speech. For those unfamiliar, it was in this iconic Chicago speech that Vivekananda addressed the audience as “Brothers and Sisters of America.” In the speech which blew … Read more
[ad_1] BUT, WHAT IS THE BHAKTI MOVEMENT? A social movement, which probably started in Tamil Nadu, around the 6th and 7th centuries AD to empower those in the lower rungs of society. It was in the 12th century that the movement was started by Basavanna in the Kannada region. During this period, they produced literature … Read more
[ad_1] New Delhi: Swami Vivekananda, then an unknown Indian monk, captivated American audiences when he shared his spiritual vision at the World Parliament of Religions held in Chicago in 1893. Appearing as a spokesperson for Hinduism, he left the assembly spellbound. A newspaper report described him as “a speaker by divine right and arguably the … Read more