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