Swami Vivekananda Quiz January 1, 2021 By VivekaVani Welcome to your Swami Vivekananda Quiz Name Phone Number 1. At the Parliament of Religions, Swami Vivekananda’s speeches were kept at the end of the day by the organizers because people would stay till the end to hear him. his speeches were too long. his speeches always summarized every speaker’s speech. he was from India and not America. 2. In 1893 on his way to Canada from Japan to Canada, Swami Vivekananda met Jamshedji Tata on a ship named Empress. On Swami Vivekananda's encouragement to establish a world class institution, Jamshedji setup a world renowned institution. Which one? Indian Institute of Science Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Tata Motors Tata Steel 3. In which sport wasNaren said to have won the first prize? Football Cycling Wrestling Athletics 4. In 1896 Swami Vivekananda started a monthly journal, which would become the voice of the Ramakrishna movement. What was it called? Vedanta Kesari Udbodhan Prabuddha Bharata Brahmavadin 5. After his visit to Kanyakumari, Swamiji meditated on a rock, off the South coast of India,to be able to see a vision of God. overcome the distress experienced by witnessing the poverty and misery in India. attain the highest spiritual experience of Nirvikalpa Samadhi understand the causes of India’s downfall and seek the means for her resurrection. 6. Swamiji was given to fits of temper as a child, and his mother found a strange remedy for it. What was it? Pour water on his head while chanting Shiva’s name. Tie a holy thread on his hand and feed him with butter and cold milk. Give him a cold water bath and wrap him in a sacred cloth. Place him near the idol of Lord Shiva and sprinkle him with holy water. 7. A street in USA has been named after Swami Vivekananda as ‘Honorary Swami Vivekananda Way’. Name the city New York Chicago Boston London 8. In 1898, while at Almora, Swamiji received the news of the sad demise of three persons he loved very much. Who were they? Miss Macleod, Swami Premananda and Sri Sarada Devi Mr. Hale, Maharaja Ajit Singh, and Swami Abhedananda Mrs. Seviers, Sister Nivedita and Haribhai Mr. Goodwin, Saint Pavahari Baba, and Rajam Aiyar 9. In which city did Vivekānanda found the first US Vedānta Society in January 1896? Boston Chicago San Francisco New York 10. What was the question Vivekananda asked to Sri Ramakrishna at their first meeting? Have you seen God? Do you believe in God? Do you think God exists? Is there a God? 11. What profession did Vivekānanda train in before discovering Ramakrishna's teachings? Law Government Service Teaching Medicine 12. “The Master as I saw him” was written by? Swami Yogananda Sister Nivedita Swami Vivekananda Sister Josephine Macleod 13. When Naren was not getting a job and went through many struggles in his life, what did he do? He had faith in himself and found the strength to carry on. He sat down brooding over and analyzed why life had taken such a difficult turn. He prayed to God for a miracle. He gave up and wanted to end his life. 14. Who was Swamiji referring to when he said this? “Who was there ever like Him? – the Lord, who never performed one action for Himself – with a heart that embraced the whole world! So full of pity, that He – prince and monk – would give His life to save a little goat! So loving that He sacrificed himself to the hunger of a tigress!” Sri Rama Sri Krishna Sri Ramakrishna Gautam Buddha 15. Which was Narendranath's first destination in 1891 when he left the monastery as a wandering monk Varanasi Vrindavan Gaya Himalayas 16. "If you want to know India, study Vivekananda. In him everything is positive and nothing negative". Who said this? Subash Chandra Bose Romain Rolland Rabindranath Tagore Aldous Huxley 17. World's Parliament of Religions was held in Chicago in the year 1886 1893 1895 1883 18. Who spearheaded the building of the Vivekananda Memorial at Kanyakumari? Eknath Ranade Neelam Sanjeev Reddy Lal Bahadur Shastry Shri M. Bhaktavastalam 19. What would young Naren call himself while playing with his friends? Swamiji Bileh Young Mr. Dutta Samrat, the King of kings 20. What was Swami Vivekananda s pre-monastic name? Mahendranath Dutta Vishnunath Dutta Bhupendranath Dutta Narendranath Dutta 21. Which of these ideas did Swami Vivekananda espouse all through his life? Have faith in yourself All of these. Living a life of integrity Never to live a life of secrecy 22. Sri Ramakrishna said, “if Keshab is possessed of one sign of greatness which has made him famous, Naren has _______ such signs to the fullest degree.” 18 1000 108 7 23. According to Swami Vivekananda, what should we seek? Eastern religion coupled with Western religion Eastern science coupled with Western religion Western science coupled with Eastern science Western science coupled with Vedanta 24. What happened when Swami Vivekananda returned from the West the second time, on December 9, 1900? Sri Ramakrishna’s birthday celebrations were going on. The man at the gate did not let him in because it was late night, and he did not recognize Swami Vivekananda in his Western clothes. The entire monastery was decorated for his welcome. There was a public lecture planned without his knowledge. 25. Who gave the name Vivekananda to Swami Vivekananda? Ajith Singh of Khetri K Sheshadri Iyer Alasinga Perumal Bala Gangadhar Tilak 26. Who said about Swami Vivekananda "Vivekananda saved Hinduism, saved India". Subhash Chandra Bose C Rajagopalachari Mahatma Gandhi Rabindranath Tagore 27. Swami Vivekananda’s first interaction with Sri Ramakrishna at the house of a neighbour made no particular impression on him. left him disenchanted. transformed his life. left him fully satisfied. 28. Who is known for the six-volume work on Swami Vivekananda title "Swami Vivekananda in the West: New Discoveries"? Romain Roland Sister Nivedita Sister Gargi Immanuel Kant 29. Swami Vivekananda was born in Kolkata on 12th Jan 1863. His birthday in India is celebrated as _______________ National Day of Service National Spiritual Day National Meditation Day National Youth Day 30. Which were the two religious practices that the agnostic young Narendra instinctively accepted as absolutely necessary for the seeker of truth? Animal Sacrifice and Meditation Continence and Meditation Meditation and Mantra Chanting Worship and Fasting 31. One evening young Naren ventured into a grove of banana trees to meditate, expecting which God / Goddess to appear there? Kali Shiva Hanuman Ram 32. Disgruntled with his father, Narendranath once asked him, “What have you done for me?” What did his father say in reply? May no other father face such a question Be you always a man, my son Be grateful all your life for what you have Go look at yourself in the mirror 33. The Head Quarters of Ramakrishna Mission is at Ramakrishna Math, Cossipore Ramakrishna Math, Narendrapur Belur Math, Kolkata Ramakrishna Math, Rajarhat 34. During 1888-1893 Swami Vivekananda travelled throughout India. Three things were his only companion. Kamandal, Bhagavad Gita and ________. Ashesh of Sri Ramakrishna's remains His Mother's Shawl The Book "Imitation of Christ" A trishul (trident) 35. Who inspired Narendra to visit Sri Ramakrishna? Rabindranath Tagore Surendra Nath Mitra Ramachandra Datta William Hastie 36. Name the special train launched by the Indian Railways to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda and create awareness among the masses about his thoughts and philosophy Vivek Express Vivekananda Express Vedanta Express Yoga Express 37. Where is the Swami Vivekanand Airport situated? Jaipur Raipur Kolkata New Delhi 38. What happened because of Swami Vivekananda’s triumphal march through South India, especially the lectures he delivered in Madras? It raised money for his trip to the West It inspired people to join the Ramakrishna Math & Mission. It inspired people to be more religious. It aroused the latent energy of the Indian nation. 39. When Swamiji’s family was going through a difficult time, he prayed for _________________ to Mother Kali Knowledge and devotion Spiritual bliss and liberation Wealth to alleviate poverty and distress of his family members Personal fulfillment 40. When did Naredndra met Sri Ramakrishna for the first time? 1981 1893 1984 1982 41. In his concluding speech at the Parliament of Religions, Swamiji said that “upon the banner of every religion will soon be written, in spite of resistance”: All of these. assimilation and not destruction help and not fight harmony and peace, and not dissension 42. Ekanathji Ranade founded Hindu spiritual organisation based on theprinciples preached by Swami Vivekananda. What is it? Vivekanda Mission Vivekananda Kendra Vivekananda Educational Society Swami Vivekananda Youth Association 43. Before Narendranath became a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, he followed the socio-religious BrahmoSamaj as _____________. it aimed to seek the revival of ancient customs and traditions. it served as a platform to make friends with prominent religious leaders it believed in a formless God,condemned the worship of idols, and addressed various forms of social reform. he had ambitions of one day becoming the leader of the BrahmoSamaj. 44. Who was the rst woman initiated into Vivekananda's mission? Kripananada Sister Nivedita Abhyananda Sister Gargi 45. JJ Goodwin was a court-stenographer, engaged to put down every word of Swami Vivekananda’s talks. He was very expensive. Yet after one week, he refused any money. Why? Because Swamiji told him: “You are a noble person. Why not dedicate yourself to good work?” He said, “Of what use is my talent if it can be put to use only for money.” He said, “If Vivekananda gives his life, the least I can do is to give my service.” The people working with Swami Vivekananda said “There are not enough funds for the work. Will you consider this as charity?” 46. Swami Vivekananda’s mother made religious offerings to which deity in Varanasi, wishing that a son be born to her? Gaya Vishnu Vireswara Shiva KashiVishwanath Kashi Annapurna c] Gaya 47. Which city did Vivekānanda travel to in 1893 to attend the World Parliament of Religions? Chicago London New York Paris 48. Who was the founder of the Metropolitan Institution where Narendra Studied? Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Keshab Chandra Sen Madan Mohan Malavya 49. Margaret Noble, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda is well known as Sarada Devi Golap-ma Gauri-ma Sister Nivedita 50. Who said Swami Vivekanada is "the maker of modern India"? Jawahar Lal Nehru Mahatma Gandhi Shubhash Chandra Bose Rajendra Prasad 51. What was Swami Vivekananda's nickname at home Biley Khoka Hari Babu 52. In 1899 Swami Vivekananda started a Bengali journal to carry forward the ideas propounded by the Ramakrishna Mission. It was called - Udbodhan Vedanta Kesari Brahmavadin Prabuddha Bharata 53. What was the name of Swami Vivekananda’s sister? Parama Devi Swarnamayi Devi Sister Nivedita Sister Gargi 54. What was Swami Vivekananda’s purpose in meeting Princes and Dewans? To spread the teachings of his Master To teach science and religion to the rulers of the country. To build a wide set of followers. To influence them and through them ensure the welfare and prosperity of the common man. 55. Which of these adjectives has been most widely used to describe Swami Vivekananda? Shaheed Bhagat Punditji Mahatma of the masses Vedantic Scientist 56. Where did Sister Nivedita first meet Swami Vivekananda? Chicago New York Boston London 57. What was the name Vivekananda's mother? Sister Nivedita Raghumani Basu Bhuvaneswari Devi Swarnamayee Devi