Swami Vivekananda's Impact on the West Quiz
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What was Swami Vivekananda's mission in the West?

  • To promote Western science over Indian philosophy
  • To convert people in the West to Indian philosophy
  • To establish a new religion in the Western world
  • To bring the message of India to the West and bridge the East-West gap (correct)

    • How did Vivekananda view divinity?

  • He believed divinity was limited to certain enlightened individuals
  • He believed divinity only existed in Indian philosophy
  • He rejected the concept of divinity
  • He saw divinity in every living being and promoted the idea of an ever-present infinity of knowledge, bliss, and life (correct)

    • What did Vivekananda emphasize regarding religion?

  • The rejection of Western science
  • The importance of blind faith in religious matters
  • The need for a rationalistic religion (correct)
  • The exclusivity of Indian philosophy in spirituality

    • How did Vivekananda approach his mission in the West?

    <p>By aiming to transform, elevate, and help people in the West rather than proselytize or convert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was significant about Vivekananda's impact on Western thought and life?

    <p>It remains not fully understood even a century later</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What language did Swami Vivekananda use to convey the message of India to the Western world?

    <p>English language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Swami Vivekananda's aim regarding the Western people he encountered?

    <p>to transform, elevate, and help people in the West, rather than proselytize or convert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Vivekananda emphasize regarding the need for religion?

    <p>the need for a rationalistic religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the focus of Vivekananda's message and approach?

    <p>seeing divinity in every living being and promoting the idea of an ever-present infinity of knowledge, bliss, and life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Vivekananda's impact on Western thought and life?

    <p>remains not fully understood even a century later</p> Signup and view all the answers

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