Swami Vivekananda Quiz January 1, 2021 By VivekaVani Welcome to your Swami Vivekananda Quiz Name Phone Number 1. Swami Vivekananda’s mother made religious offerings to which deity in Varanasi, wishing that a son be born to her? Gaya Vishnu Vireswara Shiva Kashi Annapurna c] Gaya KashiVishwanath None 2. 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.” The people working with Swami Vivekananda said “There are not enough funds for the work. Will you consider this as charity?” Because Swamiji told him: “You are a noble person. Why not dedicate yourself to good work?” He said, “Of what use is my talent if it can be put to use only for money.” None 3. Which city did Vivekānanda travel to in 1893 to attend the World Parliament of Religions? Chicago New York London Paris None 4. Who was the rst woman initiated into Vivekananda's mission? Kripananada Sister Gargi Sister Nivedita Abhyananda None 5. What was the name of Swami Vivekananda’s sister? Sister Nivedita Sister Gargi Swarnamayi Devi Parama Devi None 6. Disgruntled with his father, Narendranath once asked him, “What have you done for me?” What did his father say in reply? Be you always a man, my son Be grateful all your life for what you have May no other father face such a question Go look at yourself in the mirror None 7. 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 Vedanta Express Vivek Express Vivekananda Express None 8. Swamiji was given to fits of temper as a child, and his mother found a strange remedy for it. What was it? Give him a cold water bath and wrap him in a sacred cloth. 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. None 9. One evening young Naren ventured into a grove of banana trees to meditate, expecting which God / Goddess to appear there? Hanuman Shiva Ram Kali None 10. Where is the Swami Vivekanand Airport situated? Jaipur Raipur Kolkata New Delhi None 11. Which of these adjectives has been most widely used to describe Swami Vivekananda? Mahatma of the masses Punditji Vedantic Scientist Shaheed Bhagat None 12. What would young Naren call himself while playing with his friends? Swamiji Bileh Samrat, the King of kings Young Mr. Dutta None 13. In which sport wasNaren said to have won the first prize? Athletics Wrestling Cycling Football None 14. During 1888-1893 Swami Vivekananda travelled throughout India. Three things were his only companion. Kamandal, Bhagavad Gita and ________. A trishul (trident) Ashesh of Sri Ramakrishna's remains His Mother's Shawl The Book "Imitation of Christ" None 15. Where did Sister Nivedita first meet Swami Vivekananda? Chicago Boston New York London None 16. Swami Vivekananda’s first interaction with Sri Ramakrishna at the house of a neighbour transformed his life. made no particular impression on him. left him fully satisfied. left him disenchanted. None 17. What profession did Vivekānanda train in before discovering Ramakrishna's teachings? Law Teaching Government Service Medicine None 18. Which was Narendranath's first destination in 1891 when he left the monastery as a wandering monk Vrindavan Gaya Himalayas Varanasi None 19. What was the name Vivekananda's mother? Sister Nivedita Bhuvaneswari Devi Swarnamayee Devi Raghumani Basu None 20. 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 raised money for his trip to the West It inspired people to join the Ramakrishna Math & Mission. None 21. What was Swami Vivekananda’s purpose in meeting Princes and Dewans? To teach science and religion to the rulers of the country. To influence them and through them ensure the welfare and prosperity of the common man. To spread the teachings of his Master To build a wide set of followers. None 22. 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. None 23. Who gave the name Vivekananda to Swami Vivekananda? Ajith Singh of Khetri K Sheshadri Iyer Alasinga Perumal Bala Gangadhar Tilak None 24. 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 None 25. In which city did Vivekānanda found the first US Vedānta Society in January 1896? Chicago Boston New York San Francisco None 26. Ekanathji Ranade founded Hindu spiritual organisation based on theprinciples preached by Swami Vivekananda. What is it? Vivekananda Educational Society Swami Vivekananda Youth Association Vivekananda Kendra Vivekanda Mission None 27. What was Swami Vivekananda's nickname at home Biley Khoka Babu Hari None 28. In 1899 Swami Vivekananda started a Bengali journal to carry forward the ideas propounded by the Ramakrishna Mission. It was called - Udbodhan Brahmavadin Prabuddha Bharata Vedanta Kesari None 29. Who said about Swami Vivekananda "Vivekananda saved Hinduism, saved India". Rabindranath Tagore Mahatma Gandhi C Rajagopalachari Subhash Chandra Bose None 30. According to Swami Vivekananda, what should we seek? Western science coupled with Eastern science Western science coupled with Vedanta Eastern science coupled with Western religion Eastern religion coupled with Western religion None 31. Who spearheaded the building of the Vivekananda Memorial at Kanyakumari? Lal Bahadur Shastry Neelam Sanjeev Reddy Shri M. Bhaktavastalam Eknath Ranade None 32. 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 All of these. help and not fight assimilation and not destruction None 33. Who inspired Narendra to visit Sri Ramakrishna? William Hastie Surendra Nath Mitra Rabindranath Tagore Ramachandra Datta None 34. What happened when Swami Vivekananda returned from the West the second time, on December 9, 1900? There was a public lecture planned without his knowledge. 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. Sri Ramakrishna’s birthday celebrations were going on. None 35. When Swamiji’s family was going through a difficult time, he prayed for _________________ to Mother Kali Spiritual bliss and liberation Personal fulfillment Knowledge and devotion Wealth to alleviate poverty and distress of his family members None 36. Who was the founder of the Metropolitan Institution where Narendra Studied? Keshab Chandra Sen Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Madan Mohan Malavya None 37. “The Master as I saw him” was written by? Swami Yogananda Sister Nivedita Sister Josephine Macleod Swami Vivekananda None 38. Before Narendranath became a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, he followed the socio-religious BrahmoSamaj as _____________. it believed in a formless God,condemned the worship of idols, and addressed various forms of social reform. it aimed to seek the revival of ancient customs and traditions. it served as a platform to make friends with prominent religious leaders he had ambitions of one day becoming the leader of the BrahmoSamaj. None 39. Who said Swami Vivekanada is "the maker of modern India"? Rajendra Prasad Mahatma Gandhi Shubhash Chandra Bose Jawahar Lal Nehru None 40. 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? Tata Motors Indian Institute of Science Tata Steel Tata Institute of Fundamental Research None 41. In 1896 Swami Vivekananda started a monthly journal, which would become the voice of the Ramakrishna movement. What was it called? Vedanta Kesari Udbodhan Prabuddha Bharata Brahmavadin None 42. 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 7 108 18 None 43. 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? None 44. 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. his speeches were too long. people would stay till the end to hear him. he was from India and not America. None 45. When did Naredndra met Sri Ramakrishna for the first time? 1982 1893 1981 1984 None 46. Which were the two religious practices that the agnostic young Narendra instinctively accepted as absolutely necessary for the seeker of truth? Meditation and Mantra Chanting Worship and Fasting Animal Sacrifice and Meditation Continence and Meditation None 47. Which of these ideas did Swami Vivekananda espouse all through his life? Living a life of integrity All of these. Have faith in yourself Never to live a life of secrecy None 48. Who is known for the six-volume work on Swami Vivekananda title "Swami Vivekananda in the West: New Discoveries"? Immanuel Kant Sister Gargi Sister Nivedita Romain Roland None 49. 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 Krishna Sri Rama Gautam Buddha None 50. Swami Vivekananda was born in Kolkata on 12th Jan 1863. His birthday in India is celebrated as _______________ National Day of Service National Spiritual Day National Meditation Day National Youth Day None 51. The Head Quarters of Ramakrishna Mission is at Ramakrishna Math, Narendrapur Ramakrishna Math, Cossipore Ramakrishna Math, Rajarhat Belur Math, Kolkata None 52. What was Swami Vivekananda s pre-monastic name? Narendranath Dutta Mahendranath Dutta Vishnunath Dutta Bhupendranath Dutta None 53. "If you want to know India, study Vivekananda. In him everything is positive and nothing negative". Who said this? Aldous Huxley Romain Rolland Rabindranath Tagore Subash Chandra Bose None 54. Margaret Noble, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda is well known as Sarada Devi Sister Nivedita Golap-ma Gauri-ma None 55. World's Parliament of Religions was held in Chicago in the year 1886 1883 1895 1893 None 56. A street in USA has been named after Swami Vivekananda as ‘Honorary Swami Vivekananda Way’. Name the city London Boston New York Chicago None 57. When Naren was not getting a job and went through many struggles in his life, what did he do? He prayed to God for a miracle. He sat down brooding over and analyzed why life had taken such a difficult turn. He had faith in himself and found the strength to carry on. He gave up and wanted to end his life. None