Swami Vivekananda Quiz January 1, 2021 By VivekaVani Welcome to your Swami Vivekananda Quiz Name Phone Number 1. Who was the founder of the Metropolitan Institution where Narendra Studied? Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Madan Mohan Malavya Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray Keshab Chandra Sen 2. Who inspired Narendra to visit Sri Ramakrishna? Surendra Nath Mitra Ramachandra Datta Rabindranath Tagore William Hastie 3. In 1896 Swami Vivekananda started a monthly journal, which would become the voice of the Ramakrishna movement. What was it called? Brahmavadin Vedanta Kesari Udbodhan Prabuddha Bharata 4. What would young Naren call himself while playing with his friends? Young Mr. Dutta Swamiji Samrat, the King of kings Bileh 5. 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. 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 6. Who said Swami Vivekanada is "the maker of modern India"? Mahatma Gandhi Jawahar Lal Nehru Shubhash Chandra Bose Rajendra Prasad 7. 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 The Book "Imitation of Christ" His Mother's Shawl 8. Before Narendranath became a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, he followed the socio-religious BrahmoSamaj as _____________. it aimed to seek the revival of ancient customs and traditions. he had ambitions of one day becoming the leader of the BrahmoSamaj. it believed in a formless God,condemned the worship of idols, and addressed various forms of social reform. it served as a platform to make friends with prominent religious leaders 9. 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?” 10. Who gave the name Vivekananda to Swami Vivekananda? Bala Gangadhar Tilak Ajith Singh of Khetri Alasinga Perumal K Sheshadri Iyer 11. Who spearheaded the building of the Vivekananda Memorial at Kanyakumari? Lal Bahadur Shastry Eknath Ranade Neelam Sanjeev Reddy Shri M. Bhaktavastalam 12. Who said about Swami Vivekananda "Vivekananda saved Hinduism, saved India". C Rajagopalachari Rabindranath Tagore Mahatma Gandhi Subhash Chandra Bose 13. Where did Sister Nivedita first meet Swami Vivekananda? London Boston Chicago New York 14. When Naren was not getting a job and went through many struggles in his life, what did he do? He sat down brooding over and analyzed why life had taken such a difficult turn. He gave up and wanted to end his life. He had faith in himself and found the strength to carry on. He prayed to God for a miracle. 15. Swami Vivekananda’s first interaction with Sri Ramakrishna at the house of a neighbour left him disenchanted. made no particular impression on him. left him fully satisfied. transformed his life. 16. When Swamiji’s family was going through a difficult time, he prayed for _________________ to Mother Kali Wealth to alleviate poverty and distress of his family members Spiritual bliss and liberation Knowledge and devotion Personal fulfillment 17. In which sport wasNaren said to have won the first prize? Football Athletics Wrestling Cycling 18. Disgruntled with his father, Narendranath once asked him, “What have you done for me?” What did his father say in reply? Be grateful all your life for what you have May no other father face such a question Be you always a man, my son Go look at yourself in the mirror 19. 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. his speeches were too long. his speeches always summarized every speaker’s speech. people would stay till the end to hear him. 20. 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 harmony and peace, and not dissension All of these. assimilation and not destruction 21. What was Swami Vivekananda's nickname at home Babu Hari Biley Khoka 22. Swami Vivekananda’s mother made religious offerings to which deity in Varanasi, wishing that a son be born to her? Vireswara Shiva Kashi Annapurna c] Gaya Gaya Vishnu KashiVishwanath 23. According to Swami Vivekananda, what should we seek? Eastern science coupled with Western religion Eastern religion coupled with Western religion Western science coupled with Vedanta Western science coupled with Eastern science 24. 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. Hale, Maharaja Ajit Singh, and Swami Abhedananda Mrs. Seviers, Sister Nivedita and Haribhai Mr. Goodwin, Saint Pavahari Baba, and Rajam Aiyar 25. 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 Vivek Express Vivekananda Express Vedanta Express 26. Who is known for the six-volume work on Swami Vivekananda title "Swami Vivekananda in the West: New Discoveries"? Sister Nivedita Immanuel Kant Romain Roland Sister Gargi 27. A street in USA has been named after Swami Vivekananda as ‘Honorary Swami Vivekananda Way’. Name the city Boston Chicago New York London 28. What was the name Vivekananda's mother? Bhuvaneswari Devi Swarnamayee Devi Raghumani Basu Sister Nivedita 29. Which of these adjectives has been most widely used to describe Swami Vivekananda? Punditji Shaheed Bhagat Mahatma of the masses Vedantic Scientist 30. In 1899 Swami Vivekananda started a Bengali journal to carry forward the ideas propounded by the Ramakrishna Mission. It was called - Prabuddha Bharata Vedanta Kesari Brahmavadin Udbodhan 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 Steel Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Tata Motors Indian Institute of Science 32. What was Swami Vivekananda’s purpose in meeting Princes and Dewans? 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. To teach science and religion to the rulers of the country. 33. 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 7 1000 108 34. The Head Quarters of Ramakrishna Mission is at Ramakrishna Math, Cossipore Ramakrishna Math, Rajarhat Belur Math, Kolkata Ramakrishna Math, Narendrapur 35. World's Parliament of Religions was held in Chicago in the year 1895 1886 1893 1883 36. 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 Krishna Sri Ramakrishna Gautam Buddha Sri Rama 37. Which city did Vivekānanda travel to in 1893 to attend the World Parliament of Religions? Paris Chicago New York London 38. In which city did Vivekānanda found the first US Vedānta Society in January 1896? Chicago Boston New York San Francisco 39. Swami Vivekananda was born in Kolkata on 12th Jan 1863. His birthday in India is celebrated as _______________ National Spiritual Day National Day of Service National Youth Day National Meditation Day 40. What was the name of Swami Vivekananda’s sister? Sister Nivedita Parama Devi Swarnamayi Devi Sister Gargi 41. Ekanathji Ranade founded Hindu spiritual organisation based on theprinciples preached by Swami Vivekananda. What is it? Vivekananda Kendra Swami Vivekananda Youth Association Vivekanda Mission Vivekananda Educational Society 42. 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 inspired people to join the Ramakrishna Math & Mission. It raised money for his trip to the West 43. Which were the two religious practices that the agnostic young Narendra instinctively accepted as absolutely necessary for the seeker of truth? Worship and Fasting Continence and Meditation Meditation and Mantra Chanting Animal Sacrifice and Meditation 44. What was Swami Vivekananda s pre-monastic name? Narendranath Dutta Mahendranath Dutta Bhupendranath Dutta Vishnunath Dutta 45. Where is the Swami Vivekanand Airport situated? New Delhi Raipur Kolkata Jaipur 46. When did Naredndra met Sri Ramakrishna for the first time? 1981 1893 1984 1982 47. One evening young Naren ventured into a grove of banana trees to meditate, expecting which God / Goddess to appear there? Ram Kali Hanuman Shiva 48. Margaret Noble, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda is well known as Sarada Devi Golap-ma Gauri-ma Sister Nivedita 49. "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 50. What profession did Vivekānanda train in before discovering Ramakrishna's teachings? Medicine Teaching Government Service Law 51. Who was the rst woman initiated into Vivekananda's mission? Sister Nivedita Abhyananda Sister Gargi Kripananada 52. “The Master as I saw him” was written by? Swami Yogananda Sister Josephine Macleod Swami Vivekananda Sister Nivedita 53. 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 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. The entire monastery was decorated for his welcome. 54. 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. 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. 55. Which of these ideas did Swami Vivekananda espouse all through his life? Have faith in yourself Never to live a life of secrecy Living a life of integrity All of these. 56. Which was Narendranath's first destination in 1891 when he left the monastery as a wandering monk Gaya Himalayas Vrindavan Varanasi 57. What was the question Vivekananda asked to Sri Ramakrishna at their first meeting? Is there a God? Have you seen God? Do you think God exists? Do you believe in God?