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Swami Vivekananda knew all too well the role of Hinduism compared to Semitic creeds. Excerpts of his quotes (1893) to the Chicago Daily Tribune & essays ‘The World needs Indian thought’ & ‘Dangers Ahead’ illuminate his enlightening views & warning to Hindus about their future
Swami Vivekananda knew all too well the role of Hinduism compared to Semitic creeds. Excerpts of his quotes (1893) to the Chicago Daily Tribune & essays ‘The World needs Indian thought’ & ‘Dangers Ahead’ illuminate his enlightening views & warning to Hindus about their future
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“We who come from the East have sat here on the platform day after day and have been told in a patronizing way that we ought to accept Christianity because Christian nations are the most prosperous.”
“We who come from the East have sat here on the platform day after day and have been told in a patronizing way that we ought to accept Christianity because Christian nations are the most prosperous.”
3/n
“We look at history and see that the prosperity of Christian Europe began with Spain. Spain’s prosperity began with the invasion of Mexico. Christianity wins its prosperity by cutting the throats of its fellowmen. At such a price Hindus will not have prosperity.
“We look at history and see that the prosperity of Christian Europe began with Spain. Spain’s prosperity began with the invasion of Mexico. Christianity wins its prosperity by cutting the throats of its fellowmen. At such a price Hindus will not have prosperity.
4/n
“I have sat here today and I have heard the height of intolerance. I have heard the creeds of the Muslims applauded, when today the Muslim sword is carrying the destruction into India. Blood and sword are not for the Hindu, whose religion is based on the laws of love”.
“I have sat here today and I have heard the height of intolerance. I have heard the creeds of the Muslims applauded, when today the Muslim sword is carrying the destruction into India. Blood and sword are not for the Hindu, whose religion is based on the laws of love”.
5/n
“Under the onset of modern scientific research, all the old forts of Western dogmatic religions are crumbling into dust. While in such a situation, man in the West is running away from religion, it is only the Veda, namely Hinduism and Buddhism, alone that are reviving.
“Under the onset of modern scientific research, all the old forts of Western dogmatic religions are crumbling into dust. While in such a situation, man in the West is running away from religion, it is only the Veda, namely Hinduism and Buddhism, alone that are reviving.
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The restless Western atheist finds in the Geeta or Dhammapada the only place where his soul can anchor. The Hindu finds that only his religion can stand the test of modern scientific criticism & inquiry & others are attempting to restate their religion after the Hindu plan.
The restless Western atheist finds in the Geeta or Dhammapada the only place where his soul can anchor. The Hindu finds that only his religion can stand the test of modern scientific criticism & inquiry & others are attempting to restate their religion after the Hindu plan.
7/n
“Each nation has its own peculiarity & individuality with which it is born. In it lies the foundation of its national life. Religion and spirituality form the foundation and national backbone of India. India still lives as a nation inspite of the vicissitudes of centuries”
“Each nation has its own peculiarity & individuality with which it is born. In it lies the foundation of its national life. Religion and spirituality form the foundation and national backbone of India. India still lives as a nation inspite of the vicissitudes of centuries”
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“Because it holds fast to this spiritual ideal. The fountain of spirituality has to flood the world and bring new life to the West. India, no doubt has learnt various things from the West but if anyone wants to apotheosize the material world he has no place in this holy land”
“Because it holds fast to this spiritual ideal. The fountain of spirituality has to flood the world and bring new life to the West. India, no doubt has learnt various things from the West but if anyone wants to apotheosize the material world he has no place in this holy land”
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While absorbing Western ways to improve life in this world we must not give up our hold on the spiritual ideal. If we do so, in 3 generations we will be an extinct race or the foundations of our national edifice will be undermined & the result will be annihilation all round.”
While absorbing Western ways to improve life in this world we must not give up our hold on the spiritual ideal. If we do so, in 3 generations we will be an extinct race or the foundations of our national edifice will be undermined & the result will be annihilation all round.”
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