Swami Vivekananda's speech in the World Parliament of Religions at Chicago in 1893 opened with which of the following words?
- A.Sisters and brothers of America
- B.Dear citizens of the world
- C.Brothers and sisters of the world
- D.Esteemed brothers and sisters
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Explanation
The correct answer is A, Sisters and brothers of America. Vivekananda began his famous address at Chicago on 11 September 1893 with the words "Sisters and Brothers of America", and the audience rose in a long ovation.
Swami Vivekananda, a disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, represented Hinduism at the World Parliament of Religions held in Chicago in 1893. In his speech he spoke of tolerance and universal acceptance, and said that all religions are paths to the same truth. The speech made him famous in the West, and he later founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897. His birthday, 12 January, is observed in India as National Youth Day.
B is wrong because "Dear citizens of the world" was not part of his opening. C is wrong because it reverses the order and changes "America" to "the world". D is wrong because he did not use the word "Esteemed" in his greeting.
Exam tip: Chicago, 11 September 1893, "Sisters and Brothers of America"; Ramakrishna Mission founded 1897.
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