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In speaking of the sages of India, my mind goes back to those periods of which history has no record, and tradition tries in vain to bring the secrets out of the gloom of the past. The sages of India …

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There is a word which has become very common as an appellation of our race and our religion. The word "Hindu" requires a little explanation in connection with what I mean by Vedantism. This word …

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(Delivered at the Victoria Hall, Madras) As the other day we could not proceed, owing to the crowd, I shall take this opportunity of thanking the people of Madras for the uniform kindness that I …

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When the Swami Vivekananda arrived at Madras an address of welcome was presented to him by the Madras Reception Committee. It read as follows: REVERED SWAMIN, On behalf of your Hindu …

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On the occasion of his visit to Kumbakonam, the Swamiji was presented with the following address by the local Hindu community: REVERED SWAMIN, On behalf of the Hindu inhabitants of this ancient …

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(Spelt now as Madurai) The Swami was presented with an address of welcome by the Hindus of Madura, which read as follows: MOST REVERED SWAMI, We, the Hindu Public of Madura, beg to offer you …

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