Swami Vivekananda Quiz January 1, 2021 By VivekaVani Welcome to your Swami Vivekananda Quiz Name Phone Number 1. When did Naredndra met Sri Ramakrishna for the first time? 1893 1982 1981 1984 2. Where is the Swami Vivekanand Airport situated? Raipur New Delhi Jaipur Kolkata 3. At the Parliament of Religions, Swami Vivekananda’s speeches were kept at the end of the day by the organizers because his speeches always summarized every speaker’s speech. he was from India and not America. his speeches were too long. people would stay till the end to hear him. 4. When Naren was not getting a job and went through many struggles in his life, what did he do? He sat down brooding over and analyzed why life had taken such a difficult turn. He gave up and wanted to end his life. He prayed to God for a miracle. He had faith in himself and found the strength to carry on. 5. 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.” 7 108 1000 18 6. 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”: harmony and peace, and not dissension assimilation and not destruction help and not fight All of these. 7. What was the question Vivekananda asked to Sri Ramakrishna at their first meeting? Is there a God? Do you think God exists? Do you believe in God? Have you seen God? 8. Ekanathji Ranade founded Hindu spiritual organisation based on theprinciples preached by Swami Vivekananda. What is it? Swami Vivekananda Youth Association Vivekananda Kendra Vivekanda Mission Vivekananda Educational Society 9. A street in USA has been named after Swami Vivekananda as ‘Honorary Swami Vivekananda Way’. Name the city Chicago Boston New York London 10. Swami Vivekananda was born in Kolkata on 12th Jan 1863. His birthday in India is celebrated as _______________ National Youth Day National Spiritual Day National Day of Service National Meditation Day 11. Who inspired Narendra to visit Sri Ramakrishna? William Hastie Rabindranath Tagore Ramachandra Datta Surendra Nath Mitra 12. In 1899 Swami Vivekananda started a Bengali journal to carry forward the ideas propounded by the Ramakrishna Mission. It was called - Vedanta Kesari Brahmavadin Prabuddha Bharata Udbodhan 13. When Swamiji’s family was going through a difficult time, he prayed for _________________ to Mother Kali Spiritual bliss and liberation Knowledge and devotion Personal fulfillment Wealth to alleviate poverty and distress of his family members 14. What was Swami Vivekananda's nickname at home Hari Biley Babu Khoka 15. What would young Naren call himself while playing with his friends? Young Mr. Dutta Samrat, the King of kings Bileh Swamiji 16. In which sport wasNaren said to have won the first prize? Cycling Athletics Wrestling Football 17. During 1888-1893 Swami Vivekananda travelled throughout India. Three things were his only companion. Kamandal, Bhagavad Gita and ________. A trishul (trident) The Book "Imitation of Christ" His Mother's Shawl Ashesh of Sri Ramakrishna's remains 18. Which city did Vivekānanda travel to in 1893 to attend the World Parliament of Religions? London Paris Chicago New York 19. Who is known for the six-volume work on Swami Vivekananda title "Swami Vivekananda in the West: New Discoveries"? Immanuel Kant Sister Gargi Romain Roland Sister Nivedita 20. Who spearheaded the building of the Vivekananda Memorial at Kanyakumari? Lal Bahadur Shastry Eknath Ranade Neelam Sanjeev Reddy Shri M. Bhaktavastalam 21. What was Swami Vivekananda s pre-monastic name? Vishnunath Dutta Mahendranath Dutta Bhupendranath Dutta Narendranath Dutta 22. What profession did Vivekānanda train in before discovering Ramakrishna's teachings? Law Medicine Government Service Teaching 23. 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, “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?” He said, “Of what use is my talent if it can be put to use only for money.” 24. One evening young Naren ventured into a grove of banana trees to meditate, expecting which God / Goddess to appear there? Shiva Ram Kali Hanuman 25. In which city did Vivekānanda found the first US Vedānta Society in January 1896? New York Boston Chicago San Francisco 26. Who said Swami Vivekanada is "the maker of modern India"? Jawahar Lal Nehru Rajendra Prasad Shubhash Chandra Bose Mahatma Gandhi 27. Where did Sister Nivedita first meet Swami Vivekananda? Chicago London New York Boston 28. Swami Vivekananda’s mother made religious offerings to which deity in Varanasi, wishing that a son be born to her? Kashi Annapurna c] Gaya Gaya Vishnu Vireswara Shiva KashiVishwanath 29. Which of these ideas did Swami Vivekananda espouse all through his life? Have faith in yourself Living a life of integrity All of these. Never to live a life of secrecy 30. What was Swami Vivekananda’s purpose in meeting Princes and Dewans? To spread the teachings of his Master To build a wide set of followers. To influence them and through them ensure the welfare and prosperity of the common man. To teach science and religion to the rulers of the country. 31. 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 32. After his visit to Kanyakumari, Swamiji meditated on a rock, off the South coast of India,to be able to understand the causes of India’s downfall and seek the means for her resurrection. overcome the distress experienced by witnessing the poverty and misery in India. attain the highest spiritual experience of Nirvikalpa Samadhi see a vision of God. 33. "If you want to know India, study Vivekananda. In him everything is positive and nothing negative". Who said this? Romain Rolland Subash Chandra Bose Aldous Huxley Rabindranath Tagore 34. 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 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. it served as a platform to make friends with prominent religious leaders 35. In 1896 Swami Vivekananda started a monthly journal, which would become the voice of the Ramakrishna movement. What was it called? Udbodhan Prabuddha Bharata Brahmavadin Vedanta Kesari 36. What was the name of Swami Vivekananda’s sister? Swarnamayi Devi Parama Devi Sister Nivedita Sister Gargi 37. World's Parliament of Religions was held in Chicago in the year 1883 1886 1895 1893 38. What happened because of Swami Vivekananda’s triumphal march through South India, especially the lectures he delivered in Madras? It aroused the latent energy of the Indian nation. It inspired people to be more religious. It inspired people to join the Ramakrishna Math & Mission. It raised money for his trip to the West 39. Which was Narendranath's first destination in 1891 when he left the monastery as a wandering monk Himalayas Gaya Varanasi Vrindavan 40. Who was the rst woman initiated into Vivekananda's mission? Sister Gargi Kripananada Abhyananda Sister Nivedita 41. “The Master as I saw him” was written by? Swami Vivekananda Sister Nivedita Swami Yogananda Sister Josephine Macleod 42. Swami Vivekananda’s first interaction with Sri Ramakrishna at the house of a neighbour left him disenchanted. transformed his life. made no particular impression on him. left him fully satisfied. 43. 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 Yoga Express Vivek Express Vivekananda Express Vedanta Express 44. 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 grateful all your life for what you have Go look at yourself in the mirror Be you always a man, my son 45. The Head Quarters of Ramakrishna Mission is at Ramakrishna Math, Cossipore Belur Math, Kolkata Ramakrishna Math, Rajarhat Ramakrishna Math, Narendrapur 46. Who said about Swami Vivekananda "Vivekananda saved Hinduism, saved India". C Rajagopalachari Subhash Chandra Bose Rabindranath Tagore Mahatma Gandhi 47. Who was the founder of the Metropolitan Institution where Narendra Studied? Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Keshab Chandra Sen Madan Mohan Malavya Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray 48. Which were the two religious practices that the agnostic young Narendra instinctively accepted as absolutely necessary for the seeker of truth? Worship and Fasting Meditation and Mantra Chanting Animal Sacrifice and Meditation Continence and Meditation 49. 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 Motors Tata Steel Tata Institute of Fundamental Research 50. 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!” Gautam Buddha Sri Krishna Sri Rama Sri Ramakrishna 51. Margaret Noble, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda is well known as Sister Nivedita Sarada Devi Gauri-ma Golap-ma 52. 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. 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. 53. Which of these adjectives has been most widely used to describe Swami Vivekananda? Vedantic Scientist Punditji Shaheed Bhagat Mahatma of the masses 54. According to Swami Vivekananda, what should we seek? Western science coupled with Vedanta Eastern science coupled with Western religion Western science coupled with Eastern science Eastern religion coupled with Western religion 55. What was the name Vivekananda's mother? Sister Nivedita Bhuvaneswari Devi Raghumani Basu Swarnamayee Devi 56. Who gave the name Vivekananda to Swami Vivekananda? Bala Gangadhar Tilak Ajith Singh of Khetri K Sheshadri Iyer Alasinga Perumal 57. 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.