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