Lectures from Colombo to Almora

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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At Manamadura, the following address of welcome from the Zemindars and citizens of Shivaganga and Manamadura was presented to the Swami: TO SRI SWAMI VIVEKANANDA MOST REVERED SIR, We, the …

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