Swami Vivekananda Quiz January 1, 2021 By VivekaVani Welcome to your Swami Vivekananda Quiz Name Phone Number 1. Which were the two religious practices that the agnostic young Narendra instinctively accepted as absolutely necessary for the seeker of truth? Continence and Meditation Animal Sacrifice and Meditation Meditation and Mantra Chanting Worship and Fasting 2. Who was the rst woman initiated into Vivekananda's mission? Kripananada Abhyananda Sister Gargi Sister Nivedita 3. What happened when Swami Vivekananda returned from the West the second time, on December 9, 1900? Sri Ramakrishna’s birthday celebrations were going on. 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. 4. “The Master as I saw him” was written by? Sister Josephine Macleod Swami Yogananda Swami Vivekananda Sister Nivedita 5. What was Swami Vivekananda’s purpose in meeting Princes and Dewans? To teach science and religion to the rulers of the country. To build a wide set of followers. To spread the teachings of his Master To influence them and through them ensure the welfare and prosperity of the common man. 6. What was Swami Vivekananda's nickname at home Hari Babu Khoka Biley 7. 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 gave up and wanted to end his life. 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. 8. In 1899 Swami Vivekananda started a Bengali journal to carry forward the ideas propounded by the Ramakrishna Mission. It was called - Vedanta Kesari Brahmavadin Udbodhan Prabuddha Bharata 9. The Head Quarters of Ramakrishna Mission is at Belur Math, Kolkata Ramakrishna Math, Rajarhat Ramakrishna Math, Cossipore Ramakrishna Math, Narendrapur 10. Swami Vivekananda’s first interaction with Sri Ramakrishna at the house of a neighbour left him disenchanted. left him fully satisfied. transformed his life. made no particular impression on him. 11. Ekanathji Ranade founded Hindu spiritual organisation based on theprinciples preached by Swami Vivekananda. What is it? Vivekananda Educational Society Vivekananda Kendra Vivekanda Mission Swami Vivekananda Youth Association 12. After his visit to Kanyakumari, Swamiji meditated on a rock, off the South coast of India,to be able to 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. attain the highest spiritual experience of Nirvikalpa Samadhi see a vision of God. 13. 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 14. What was the question Vivekananda asked to Sri Ramakrishna at their first meeting? Do you believe in God? Do you think God exists? Is there a God? Have you seen God? 15. What happened because of Swami Vivekananda’s triumphal march through South India, especially the lectures he delivered in Madras? It inspired people to join the Ramakrishna Math & Mission. 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 16. Margaret Noble, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda is well known as Sarada Devi Golap-ma Gauri-ma Sister Nivedita 17. When did Naredndra met Sri Ramakrishna for the first time? 1981 1893 1984 1982 18. In which sport wasNaren said to have won the first prize? Cycling Football Wrestling Athletics 19. Where is the Swami Vivekanand Airport situated? Raipur Jaipur Kolkata New Delhi 20. In which city did Vivekānanda found the first US Vedānta Society in January 1896? Chicago New York Boston San Francisco 21. Who gave the name Vivekananda to Swami Vivekananda? Bala Gangadhar Tilak Ajith Singh of Khetri Alasinga Perumal K Sheshadri Iyer 22. 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 Steel Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Indian Institute of Science Tata Motors 23. Which of these adjectives has been most widely used to describe Swami Vivekananda? Mahatma of the masses Punditji Shaheed Bhagat Vedantic Scientist 24. World's Parliament of Religions was held in Chicago in the year 1886 1893 1883 1895 25. What was the name Vivekananda's mother? Swarnamayee Devi Sister Nivedita Raghumani Basu Bhuvaneswari Devi 26. What would young Naren call himself while playing with his friends? Bileh Young Mr. Dutta Samrat, the King of kings Swamiji 27. Where did Sister Nivedita first meet Swami Vivekananda? Chicago London New York Boston 28. What was Swami Vivekananda s pre-monastic name? Vishnunath Dutta Bhupendranath Dutta Mahendranath Dutta Narendranath Dutta 29. According to Swami Vivekananda, what should we seek? Western science coupled with Eastern science Eastern religion coupled with Western religion Eastern science coupled with Western religion Western science coupled with Vedanta 30. Swami Vivekananda was born in Kolkata on 12th Jan 1863. His birthday in India is celebrated as _______________ National Spiritual Day National Meditation Day National Day of Service National Youth Day 31. 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 Rama Gautam Buddha Sri Krishna Sri Ramakrishna 32. Which of these ideas did Swami Vivekananda espouse all through his life? Have faith in yourself Never to live a life of secrecy All of these. Living a life of integrity 33. One evening young Naren ventured into a grove of banana trees to meditate, expecting which God / Goddess to appear there? Hanuman Ram Shiva Kali 34. Who inspired Narendra to visit Sri Ramakrishna? William Hastie Rabindranath Tagore Ramachandra Datta Surendra Nath Mitra 35. Who is known for the six-volume work on Swami Vivekananda title "Swami Vivekananda in the West: New Discoveries"? Sister Nivedita Sister Gargi Romain Roland Immanuel Kant 36. 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. he was from India and not America. people would stay till the end to hear him. 37. Who was the founder of the Metropolitan Institution where Narendra Studied? Keshab Chandra Sen Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Madan Mohan Malavya 38. 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.” 18 1000 108 7 39. In 1898, while at Almora, Swamiji received the news of the sad demise of three persons he loved very much. Who were they? Mr. Goodwin, Saint Pavahari Baba, and Rajam Aiyar Miss Macleod, Swami Premananda and Sri Sarada Devi Mrs. Seviers, Sister Nivedita and Haribhai Mr. Hale, Maharaja Ajit Singh, and Swami Abhedananda 40. Swamiji was given to fits of temper as a child, and his mother found a strange remedy for it. What was it? Tie a holy thread on his hand and feed him with butter and cold milk. Place him near the idol of Lord Shiva and sprinkle him with holy water. Give him a cold water bath and wrap him in a sacred cloth. Pour water on his head while chanting Shiva’s name. 41. During 1888-1893 Swami Vivekananda travelled throughout India. Three things were his only companion. Kamandal, Bhagavad Gita and ________. Ashesh of Sri Ramakrishna's remains His Mother's Shawl The Book "Imitation of Christ" A trishul (trident) 42. Who spearheaded the building of the Vivekananda Memorial at Kanyakumari? Eknath Ranade Shri M. Bhaktavastalam Lal Bahadur Shastry Neelam Sanjeev Reddy 43. Who said about Swami Vivekananda "Vivekananda saved Hinduism, saved India". Mahatma Gandhi C Rajagopalachari Rabindranath Tagore Subhash Chandra Bose 44. When Swamiji’s family was going through a difficult time, he prayed for _________________ to Mother Kali Personal fulfillment Knowledge and devotion Wealth to alleviate poverty and distress of his family members Spiritual bliss and liberation 45. Who said Swami Vivekanada is "the maker of modern India"? Mahatma Gandhi Shubhash Chandra Bose Rajendra Prasad Jawahar Lal Nehru 46. Which city did Vivekānanda travel to in 1893 to attend the World Parliament of Religions? Chicago London New York Paris 47. 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 served as a platform to make friends with prominent religious leaders 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. 48. "If you want to know India, study Vivekananda. In him everything is positive and nothing negative". Who said this? Aldous Huxley Rabindranath Tagore Subash Chandra Bose Romain Rolland 49. Which was Narendranath's first destination in 1891 when he left the monastery as a wandering monk Himalayas Gaya Varanasi Vrindavan 50. 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 All of these. harmony and peace, and not dissension assimilation and not destruction 51. 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 Vivekananda Express Vedanta Express Yoga Express Vivek Express 52. Swami Vivekananda’s mother made religious offerings to which deity in Varanasi, wishing that a son be born to her? Kashi Annapurna c] Gaya Vireswara Shiva Gaya Vishnu KashiVishwanath 53. What profession did Vivekānanda train in before discovering Ramakrishna's teachings? Teaching Law Medicine Government Service 54. A street in USA has been named after Swami Vivekananda as ‘Honorary Swami Vivekananda Way’. Name the city New York Chicago London Boston 55. 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 56. 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?” 57. What was the name of Swami Vivekananda’s sister? Sister Gargi Sister Nivedita Swarnamayi Devi Parama Devi