Swami Vivekananda Documentary .pdf

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This Documentary gives detailed information about Swami Vivekananda.

Swami Vivekananda was a major force in the contemporary Hindu reform movements contributing to the concept of nationalism.

A singer, painter, wonderful master of language & a poet, Vivekananda was a complete artist. He composed many songs & poems. He blended humour with his teachings & his language was lucid.

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1. SWAMI
VIVEKANANDA

2. "Education is the manifestation
of the perfection already in man"
Historic speech @ Parliament of World's religions - Chicago,1893

3. Childhood & Education
Turning Point in Vivekananda's life
Ramkrishna Mission & Ramkrishna Math
Vivekananda's Greatness
Disciples
Inspirational quotes
Image Gallery
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Parliament of World's Religions, Chicago

4. Swami Vivekananda's name was Narendra. He was born in an aristocratic & traditional Bengali family of
Kolkata on Makar Sankranti, 12 January 1863. He was one of the 9 siblings.
Narendra's father Vishwanath Datt - an attorney at the Kolkata HC & mother Bhuvaneswari Devi was a
devout housewife.
Grandfather Durgacharan Datt was a Sanskrit & Persian scholar who became a monk at the age of 25.
Narendra was interested in spirituality from a young age, used to meditate & pray deities such as Shiv, Ram
& Mahavir Hanuman. He was fascinated by wandering ascetics & monks. The progressive, rational attitude
of his father & religious temperament of his mother helped shape his personality & thought process.
Narendra as a child was naughty & restless, his parents often had difficulties controlling him. His mother
use to say, "I prayed to Shiva for a son & he sent me one of his demons"
SWAMI VIVEKANANDA'S CHILDHOOD

5. Ramakrishna Mission has converted
it into a museum & cultural centre.
Swami Vivekananda was born here,
spent his childhood & pre-monastic life.
SWAMI VIVEKANANDA'S ANCESTRAL HOME

6. In 1871 at the age of 8, Narendra enrolled at Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar's Metropolitan
Institution where he went to school until his family moved to Raipur in 1877.
In 1879, after his family's return to Kolkata, he was the only student to receive 1st division marks
in the Presidency College entrance exam.
He studied Western logic, philosophy & European history at the General Assembly's Institution.
He was an avid reader in a wide range of subjects including philosophy, religion, history &
literature. He was interested in Hindu scriptures including the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad
Gita, Ramayan, Mahabharat & Purans. He was trained in Indian classical music & regularly
participated in physical exercises, sports.
SWAMI VIVEKANANDA'S EDUCATION

7. In 1881, Narendra passed the Fine Arts exam & completed Bachelor of Arts degree in 1884.
Narendra studied the works of copious scientists. He was fascinated with the evolutionism of
Herbert Spencer & corresponded with him translating his book Education in Bengali ( Shiksha )
While studying Western philosophers, he learned Sanskrit scriptures & Bengali literature as well.
William Hastie ( principal of the college from where Narendra graduated ) wrote, "Narendra is
really a genius. I've travelled far & wide but haven't come across a lad of his talents & possibilities,
even in German universities, among philosophical students. He's bound to make his mark in life."
SWAMI VIVEKANANDA'S EDUCATION
participated in physical exercises, sports.

8. Narendra's first introduction to Ramkrishna Paramhans occurred in
a literature class at General Assembly's Institution when Professor
William Hastie was lecturing on the poem, The Excursion.
While explaining the word "trance" in the poem, Hastie suggested
students to visit Ramkrishna Paramhans for understanding the true
meaning. This prompted Narendra to visit Ramkrishna Paramhans.
His father's sudden death left the family bankrupt. Narendra became
one of the poorest students in his college. He unsuccessfully tried to
find work & questioned God's existence, but found solace in
Ramkrishna Paramhans & his visits to Dakshineswar increased.
TURNING POINT IN SWAMI VIVEKANANDA'S LIFE
Shri Ramkrishna Paramhans
transformed Narendra into Swami
Vivekananda

9. In late 1881 / early 1882, Narendra went to Dakshineswar & met Ramkrishna Paramhans. This
proved to be a turning point in his life. He was attracted by Ramkrishna Paramhans' personality &
began to frequently visit him.
Once, Narendra requested Ramkrishna Paramhans to pray goddess Kali for their family's financial
welfare. Ramkrishna Paramhans suggested him to pray himself. Narendra went to the temple thrice,
but failed to pray for any kind of worldly necessities. He ultimately prayed for true knowledge &
devotion.
Narendra gradually grew ready to renounce everything for realising God & accepted Ramkrishna
Paramhans as his Guru. Narendra was influenced by him & learnt that all living beings were an
embodiment of the divine self; therefore, service to God could be rendered by service to humankind.
TURNING POINT IN SWAMI VIVEKANANDA'S LIFE

10. PARLIAMENT OF WORLD'S RELIGIONS - 1893

11. The Parliament of the World's Religions opened on 11 September 1893 at the Art Institute of Chicago.
On this day, Swami Vivekananda gave a brief speech representing India & Hinduism. He was initially
nervous, bowed to Saraswati Devi.
Vivekananda began his speech with " Sisters and brothers of America ! ". At these words, he
received a 2 minute standing ovation from the crowd of 7 thousand !
The Parliament President John Henry Barrows said, "India, the Mother of religions was represented by
Swami Vivekananda, the Orange-monk who exercised the most wonderful influence over his auditors".
The New York Critique wrote, "He is an orator by divine right & his strong, intelligent face in its
picturesque setting of yellow & orange was hardly less interesting than those earnest words & the rich,
rhythmical utterance he gave them."
PARLIAMENT OF WORLD'S RELIGIONS - 1893

12. Vivekananda attracted widespread attention in the press, which called him the "Cyclonic monk from
India".
The New York Herald noted, "Vivekananda is undoubtedly the greatest figure in the Parliament of
Religions. After hearing him, we feel how foolish it is to send missionaries to this learned nation".
American newspapers reported Vivekananda as "The greatest figure in the parliament of religions" &
"the most popular , influential man in the parliament".
The Boston Evening Transcript reported that Vivekananda was "a great favourite at the parliament... if
he merely crosses the platform, he is applauded".
Vivekananda's speeches at the Parliament had the common theme of universality, emphasising religious
tolerance. He soon became known as "Handsome Oriental" & made a huge impression as an orator !
PARLIAMENT OF WORLD'S RELIGIONS - 1893

13. THE VENUE OF SWAMI VIVEKANANDA'S HISTORIC SPEECH

14. SWAMI VIVEKANANDA WAY , MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO

15. The mission was founded by Swami Vivekananda on 1 May 1897,
named after & inspired by Ramkrishna Paramahams.
Ramkrishna Mission (RKM) is a Hindu religious & spiritual
organisation forming the core of a worldwide spiritual movement
known as the Ramkrishna Movement or the Vedant Movement.
The organisation mainly propagates the Hindu philosophy of
Vedant – Advait Vedant & four yogic ideals – Jnana, Bhakti,
Karma & Raj yog. The Motto of the organisation is आत्मनॊ
मोक्षार्थम् जगद्धिताय च: meaning For one's own salvation & for
the good of the world.
The emblem of Ramkrishna Mission
RAMKRISHNA MISSION

16. Vivekananda proclaimed "Renunciation & service" as the
twofold national ideals of modern India. The work of the
mission strives to practice & preach these ideals.
The service activities are based on the message of "Jiva is
Shiva" from Ramkrishna Paramahams & Vivekananda's
message of "Daridra Narayan" to indicate that service to
poor is service to God.
The Principles of Upanishads & Yog in Bhagavad Gita
reinterpreted in the light of Ramkrishna Paramahams' Life
& Teaching is the main source of inspiration for the Mission.
Ramkrishna Mission serving people
RAMKRISHNA MISSION

17. Ramkrishna Math was set up by sanyasin disciples of
Ramkrishna Paramhans headed by Swami Vivekananda
at Baranagar Math in 1886. It is a part of the Hindu
reform movements & was registered as a Trust in 1901.
The headquarters of Ramkrishna Math & its twin
organisation Ramkrishna Mission are at Belur Math,
West Bengal.
The management of the Math is vested in a Board of
Trustees who are only monks. It has well-defined rules
of procedure & lays emphasis on religious practices &
preaching of Dharm.
Main temple at Ramkrishna Math, Belur
RAMKRISHNA MATH

18. The 150th birth anniversary (2013) of Swami Vivekananda was celebrated in India & abroad. The
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports in India officially observed 2013 as the occasion in a declaration.
Year-long events & programs were organised by branches of the Ramakrishna Math, Ramakrishna
Mission, central & state governments in India, educational institutions & youth groups.
Plays about Vivekananda's life & work were produced as well.
Indian film director Utpal Sinha made a film, The Light: Swami Vivekananda as a tribute for his
150th birth anniversary.
Other Indian films about his life include: Swamiji (1949), Swami Vivekananda (1955), Life &
Message of Swami Vivekananda (1964), Swami Vivekananda (1998), Swamiji (2012)
SWAMI VIVEKANANDA'S 150TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

19. B. R. Ambedkar said "The greatest man India produced in recent years wasn't Gandhi but
Vivekananda."

The first governor-general of India Chakravarti Rajagopalachari said "Vivekananda saved
Hinduism, saved India".

According to Subhas Chandra Bose, Vivekananda was "The maker of modern India"
Vivekananda influenced India's independence movement & his writings inspired
independence activists such as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bagha
Jatin & intellectuals like Aldous Huxley, Christopher Isherwood & Romain Rolland.
HOW GREAT VIVEKANANDA WAS !

20. Ravindranath Tagore told French Nobel laureate Romain Rolland, "If you want to know
India, study Vivekananda. In him, everything is positive & nothing negative".
He was a major force in the contemporary Hindu reform movements contributing to the
concept of nationalism.
He is credited with raising interfaith awareness, bringing Hinduism to the status of a major
religion; therefore, he is regarded as a patriotic saint in India.
A singer, painter, wonderful master of language & a poet, Vivekananda was a complete
artist. He composed many songs & poems including his favourite "Kali the Mother". He
blended humour with his teachings & his language was lucid.
HOW GREAT VIVEKANANDA WAS !

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Some famous
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22. Swamiji had many Indian disciples, some of them joined Ramakrishna Math & became sanyasins.
Many people were influenced by Swami Vivekananda’s life & message in the West as well. Some
of them became his disciples or devoted friends.
Swami Paramananda, Ashokananda, Achalananda, Kalyanananda, Nischayananda,
Prakashananda, Swami Sadananda, Shuddhananda, Swarupananda, Vimalananda, Swami
Virajananda, Alasinga Perumal, Abhayananda, Bhagini Nivedita were a few disciples of Swami
Vivekananda.
Among them, Bhagini Nivedita deserves a special mention.
SWAMI VIVEKANANDA'S DISCIPLES

23. IMAGE
GALLERY

24. SWAMI VIVEKANANDA SMARAK (MEMORIAL) , KANYAKUMARI

25. INDIAN STAMPS OF SWAMI VIVEKANANDA

26. SRI LANKAN STAMPS OF SWAMI VIVEKANANDA

27. VIVEKANANDA STATUE NEAR THE
GATEWAY OF INDIA , MUMBAI
VIVEKANANDA STATUE AT SHRI
RAMKRISHNA VIDYASHALA , MYSORE

28. "One infinite pure and
holy – beyond thought
beyond qualities I bow down
to thee"
- Swami Vivekananda

29. THANK YOU !