Swami Vivekananda Quiz January 1, 2021 By VivekaVani Welcome to your Swami Vivekananda Quiz Name Phone Number 1. During 1888-1893 Swami Vivekananda travelled throughout India. Three things were his only companion. Kamandal, Bhagavad Gita and ________. The Book "Imitation of Christ" Ashesh of Sri Ramakrishna's remains His Mother's Shawl A trishul (trident) None 2. What profession did Vivekānanda train in before discovering Ramakrishna's teachings? Medicine Law Teaching Government Service None 3. In which city did Vivekānanda found the first US Vedānta Society in January 1896? New York San Francisco Boston Chicago None 4. Disgruntled with his father, Narendranath once asked him, “What have you done for me?” What did his father say in reply? Go look at yourself in the mirror Be you always a man, my son May no other father face such a question Be grateful all your life for what you have None 5. 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”: All of these. assimilation and not destruction help and not fight harmony and peace, and not dissension None 6. When Swamiji’s family was going through a difficult time, he prayed for _________________ to Mother Kali Knowledge and devotion Wealth to alleviate poverty and distress of his family members Spiritual bliss and liberation Personal fulfillment None 7. Swami Vivekananda was born in Kolkata on 12th Jan 1863. His birthday in India is celebrated as _______________ National Meditation Day National Spiritual Day National Day of Service National Youth Day None 8. “The Master as I saw him” was written by? Swami Yogananda Sister Josephine Macleod Sister Nivedita Swami Vivekananda None 9. After his visit to Kanyakumari, Swamiji meditated on a rock, off the South coast of India,to be able to see a vision of God. overcome the distress experienced by witnessing the poverty and misery in India. attain the highest spiritual experience of Nirvikalpa Samadhi understand the causes of India’s downfall and seek the means for her resurrection. None 10. What happened because of Swami Vivekananda’s triumphal march through South India, especially the lectures he delivered in Madras? It raised money for his trip to the West 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. None 11. World's Parliament of Religions was held in Chicago in the year 1895 1893 1883 1886 None 12. 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.” The people working with Swami Vivekananda said “There are not enough funds for the work. Will you consider this as charity?” 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?” None 13. At the Parliament of Religions, Swami Vivekananda’s speeches were kept at the end of the day by the organizers because he was from India and not America. people would stay till the end to hear him. his speeches always summarized every speaker’s speech. his speeches were too long. None 14. When did Naredndra met Sri Ramakrishna for the first time? 1893 1984 1981 1982 None 15. What was Swami Vivekananda s pre-monastic name? Narendranath Dutta Bhupendranath Dutta Mahendranath Dutta Vishnunath Dutta None 16. Which of these adjectives has been most widely used to describe Swami Vivekananda? Mahatma of the masses Punditji Vedantic Scientist Shaheed Bhagat None 17. 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. None 18. Swami Vivekananda’s first interaction with Sri Ramakrishna at the house of a neighbour left him fully satisfied. transformed his life. made no particular impression on him. left him disenchanted. None 19. In 1896 Swami Vivekananda started a monthly journal, which would become the voice of the Ramakrishna movement. What was it called? Vedanta Kesari Prabuddha Bharata Brahmavadin Udbodhan None 20. Who said Swami Vivekanada is "the maker of modern India"? Rajendra Prasad Jawahar Lal Nehru Mahatma Gandhi Shubhash Chandra Bose None 21. Ekanathji Ranade founded Hindu spiritual organisation based on theprinciples preached by Swami Vivekananda. What is it? Vivekananda Kendra Vivekananda Educational Society Vivekanda Mission Swami Vivekananda Youth Association None 22. 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 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. None 23. 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 24. Which of these ideas did Swami Vivekananda espouse all through his life? Living a life of integrity Never to live a life of secrecy Have faith in yourself All of these. None 25. The Head Quarters of Ramakrishna Mission is at Ramakrishna Math, Cossipore Belur Math, Kolkata Ramakrishna Math, Rajarhat Ramakrishna Math, Narendrapur None 26. What was Swami Vivekananda’s purpose in meeting Princes and Dewans? To spread the teachings of his Master 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. To build a wide set of followers. None 27. 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 None 28. What was the name Vivekananda's mother? Sister Nivedita Bhuvaneswari Devi Raghumani Basu Swarnamayee Devi None 29. Who gave the name Vivekananda to Swami Vivekananda? K Sheshadri Iyer Alasinga Perumal Bala Gangadhar Tilak Ajith Singh of Khetri None 30. Who inspired Narendra to visit Sri Ramakrishna? Rabindranath Tagore William Hastie Surendra Nath Mitra Ramachandra Datta None 31. 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 Institute of Fundamental Research Tata Motors Indian Institute of Science Tata Steel None 32. 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 Continence and Meditation Animal Sacrifice and Meditation Worship and Fasting None 33. What would young Naren call himself while playing with his friends? Swamiji Young Mr. Dutta Bileh Samrat, the King of kings None 34. In 1898, while at Almora, Swamiji received the news of the sad demise of three persons he loved very much. Who were they? Miss Macleod, Swami Premananda and Sri Sarada Devi Mr. Goodwin, Saint Pavahari Baba, and Rajam Aiyar Mr. Hale, Maharaja Ajit Singh, and Swami Abhedananda Mrs. Seviers, Sister Nivedita and Haribhai None 35. What was the name of Swami Vivekananda’s sister? Sister Gargi Swarnamayi Devi Parama Devi Sister Nivedita None 36. One evening young Naren ventured into a grove of banana trees to meditate, expecting which God / Goddess to appear there? Ram Kali Hanuman Shiva None 37. Margaret Noble, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda is well known as Gauri-ma Sister Nivedita Golap-ma Sarada Devi None 38. Who was the rst woman initiated into Vivekananda's mission? Sister Nivedita Sister Gargi Abhyananda Kripananada None 39. "If you want to know India, study Vivekananda. In him everything is positive and nothing negative". Who said this? Aldous Huxley Subash Chandra Bose Rabindranath Tagore Romain Rolland None 40. Which city did Vivekānanda travel to in 1893 to attend the World Parliament of Religions? London Chicago Paris New York None 41. 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 42. In 1899 Swami Vivekananda started a Bengali journal to carry forward the ideas propounded by the Ramakrishna Mission. It was called - Vedanta Kesari Prabuddha Bharata Brahmavadin Udbodhan None 43. A street in USA has been named after Swami Vivekananda as ‘Honorary Swami Vivekananda Way’. Name the city Boston New York London Chicago None 44. Where did Sister Nivedita first meet Swami Vivekananda? London Chicago New York Boston None 45. Which was Narendranath's first destination in 1891 when he left the monastery as a wandering monk Himalayas Gaya Vrindavan Varanasi None 46. What was the question Vivekananda asked to Sri Ramakrishna at their first meeting? Have you seen God? Do you think God exists? Do you believe in God? Is there a God? None 47. 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 None 48. 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 Sri Krishna Gautam Buddha Sri Ramakrishna None 49. Who was the founder of the Metropolitan Institution where Narendra Studied? Madan Mohan Malavya Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray Keshab Chandra Sen None 50. Where is the Swami Vivekanand Airport situated? Raipur Kolkata Jaipur New Delhi None 51. Who spearheaded the building of the Vivekananda Memorial at Kanyakumari? Eknath Ranade Shri M. Bhaktavastalam Lal Bahadur Shastry Neelam Sanjeev Reddy None 52. 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 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. The entire monastery was decorated for his welcome. There was a public lecture planned without his knowledge. None 53. In which sport wasNaren said to have won the first prize? Wrestling Athletics Football Cycling None 54. Swami Vivekananda’s mother made religious offerings to which deity in Varanasi, wishing that a son be born to her? Gaya Vishnu KashiVishwanath Vireswara Shiva Kashi Annapurna c] Gaya None 55. Who said about Swami Vivekananda "Vivekananda saved Hinduism, saved India". Rabindranath Tagore Subhash Chandra Bose C Rajagopalachari Mahatma Gandhi None 56. What was Swami Vivekananda's nickname at home Khoka Hari Babu Biley None 57. 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 Vivek Express Yoga Express None