Swami Vivekananda

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Questions and Answers

Where was Swami Vivekananda born?

  • Chennai
  • Mumbai
  • Calcutta (correct)
  • Delhi

What is Swami Vivekananda credited with bringing to the Western world?

  • Sikhism and Sufism
  • Vedanta and Yoga (correct)
  • Buddhism and Jainism
  • Hindu scriptures

What was Swami Vivekananda's original name?

  • Rajesh Gupta
  • Kunal Mehta
  • Amit Sharma
  • Narendranath Datta (correct)

What was Swami Vivekananda's role in Indian nationalism?

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Where did Swami Vivekananda resolve to help his countrymen after touring the Indian subcontinent?

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Flashcards

Swami Vivekananda's birthplace

Calcutta

Vivekananda's Western contribution

Vedanta and Yoga

Vivekananda's original name

Narendranath Datta

Vivekananda's role in Indian nationalism

Father of modern Indian nationalism

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Vivekananda's US travel goal

To help his countrymen

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Study Notes

Early Life and Background

  • Swami Vivekananda was born in Kolkata, India.

Contribution to Western World

  • Swami Vivekananda is credited with bringing Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world.

Original Name and Identity

  • Swami Vivekananda's original name was Narendranath Datta.

Role in Indian Nationalism

  • Swami Vivekananda played a significant role in Indian nationalism, inspiring youth and promoting the idea of a unified India.

Resolve to Help Countrymen

  • After touring the Indian subcontinent, Swami Vivekananda resolved to help his countrymen in the city of Kanyakumari, where he meditated on the "rock of vision".

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