I read today the famous speech, Vivekanand delivered on the occasion of world parliament. He was not sent there by any organisation. Only few of the disciples came to know about the event and requested Swamiji to go there as a representative of Hindu religion. Swami ji also had no idea about any procedure but got ready to go there. When he reached there, he found all planning had already been done and there is no place for him. From there he reached Boston where he met Professor Rites of Harvard University. Professor got influenced and he arranged for Vivekanand to go to World religion parliament.
In Parliament his starting words, "Americans, My dear sisters and brothers", made the whole audience mesmerized. Probably because of his message of brotherhood for all present there.
He spoke about the beauty of Hindu religion, of which he was a representative. Then on different topics which is as follows:
Eternal power of Hindu religion.
Eternity of Vedas.
Rishi: He emphasized that there were also some women in Rishis.
Universe has neither beginning nor end.
Atman (Soul)
Janmantar-wad
Hereditary system and reincarnation
Why soul is with body
Karm-wad
Samadhi
Adwait: Endgoal of religion science
Idol worship
Generosity of Hindu religion
Hinduism with Buddhism and Jainism
Universal religion
What Christians can do for India: Instead of converting them, they can give bread to the poor people of India. Religion is already present there and is in abundance. When there was famine in India, Christians did nothing. It is insult to give preaching to a person who is hungry. He further said that he went there to ask for help, for poor and needy people of his country, only to realize how difficult it is to get any kind of help for idol worshipers in the country of Christians.
On last day he stressed about cooperation and coexistence of followers of different religions. Everyone should embrace the good teaching of different religions and should grow according to his or her own nature.
In Parliament his starting words, "Americans, My dear sisters and brothers", made the whole audience mesmerized. Probably because of his message of brotherhood for all present there.
He spoke about the beauty of Hindu religion, of which he was a representative. Then on different topics which is as follows:
Eternal power of Hindu religion.
Eternity of Vedas.
Rishi: He emphasized that there were also some women in Rishis.
Universe has neither beginning nor end.
Atman (Soul)
Janmantar-wad
Hereditary system and reincarnation
Why soul is with body
Karm-wad
Samadhi
Adwait: Endgoal of religion science
Idol worship
Generosity of Hindu religion
Hinduism with Buddhism and Jainism
Universal religion
What Christians can do for India: Instead of converting them, they can give bread to the poor people of India. Religion is already present there and is in abundance. When there was famine in India, Christians did nothing. It is insult to give preaching to a person who is hungry. He further said that he went there to ask for help, for poor and needy people of his country, only to realize how difficult it is to get any kind of help for idol worshipers in the country of Christians.
On last day he stressed about cooperation and coexistence of followers of different religions. Everyone should embrace the good teaching of different religions and should grow according to his or her own nature.
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