Swami Vivekananda Quiz January 1, 2021 By VivekaVani 00:15:00 Welcome to your Swami Vivekananda Quiz Name Phone Number 1. 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 18 108 7 None 2. 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.” 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?” He said, “If Vivekananda gives his life, the least I can do is to give my service.” None 3. Swami Vivekananda’s first interaction with Sri Ramakrishna at the house of a neighbour transformed his life. left him fully satisfied. made no particular impression on him. left him disenchanted. None 4. Who was the founder of the Metropolitan Institution where Narendra Studied? Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Keshab Chandra Sen Madan Mohan Malavya Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray None 5. In 1896 Swami Vivekananda started a monthly journal, which would become the voice of the Ramakrishna movement. What was it called? Udbodhan Brahmavadin Prabuddha Bharata Vedanta Kesari None 6. 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 Yoga Express Vedanta Express Vivek Express None 7. “The Master as I saw him” was written by? Swami Vivekananda Sister Nivedita Sister Josephine Macleod Swami Yogananda None 8. Margaret Noble, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda is well known as Sister Nivedita Sarada Devi Gauri-ma Golap-ma None 9. Ekanathji Ranade founded Hindu spiritual organisation based on theprinciples preached by Swami Vivekananda. What is it? Vivekananda Educational Society Swami Vivekananda Youth Association Vivekanda Mission Vivekananda Kendra None 10. What was Swami Vivekananda s pre-monastic name? Narendranath Dutta Bhupendranath Dutta Vishnunath Dutta Mahendranath Dutta None 11. Which of these ideas did Swami Vivekananda espouse all through his life? Have faith in yourself All of these. Living a life of integrity Never to live a life of secrecy None 12. 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 Go look at yourself in the mirror Be you always a man, my son May no other father face such a question None 13. 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 had faith in himself and found the strength to carry on. He sat down brooding over and analyzed why life had taken such a difficult turn. He gave up and wanted to end his life. None 14. 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 Motors Indian Institute of Science Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Tata Steel None 15. 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”: harmony and peace, and not dissension All of these. help and not fight assimilation and not destruction None 16. 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. None 17. Who gave the name Vivekananda to Swami Vivekananda? Bala Gangadhar Tilak K Sheshadri Iyer Ajith Singh of Khetri Alasinga Perumal None 18. Who said about Swami Vivekananda "Vivekananda saved Hinduism, saved India". Subhash Chandra Bose C Rajagopalachari Mahatma Gandhi Rabindranath Tagore None 19. Who is known for the six-volume work on Swami Vivekananda title "Swami Vivekananda in the West: New Discoveries"? Sister Gargi Sister Nivedita Romain Roland Immanuel Kant None 20. 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 None 21. 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!” Gautam Buddha Sri Rama Sri Ramakrishna Sri Krishna None 22. After his visit to Kanyakumari, Swamiji meditated on a rock, off the South coast of India,to be able to 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 overcome the distress experienced by witnessing the poverty and misery in India. None 23. When did Naredndra met Sri Ramakrishna for the first time? 1982 1984 1981 1893 None 24. Which was Narendranath's first destination in 1891 when he left the monastery as a wandering monk Vrindavan Gaya Varanasi Himalayas None 25. A street in USA has been named after Swami Vivekananda as ‘Honorary Swami Vivekananda Way’. Name the city Boston London Chicago New York None 26. Swami Vivekananda’s mother made religious offerings to which deity in Varanasi, wishing that a son be born to her? KashiVishwanath Gaya Vishnu Kashi Annapurna c] Gaya Vireswara Shiva None 27. Where did Sister Nivedita first meet Swami Vivekananda? Boston London Chicago New York None 28. 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. None 29. What happened because of Swami Vivekananda’s triumphal march through South India, especially the lectures he delivered in Madras? It inspired people to be more religious. It inspired people to join the Ramakrishna Math & Mission. It aroused the latent energy of the Indian nation. It raised money for his trip to the West None 30. The Head Quarters of Ramakrishna Mission is at Ramakrishna Math, Rajarhat Belur Math, Kolkata Ramakrishna Math, Narendrapur Ramakrishna Math, Cossipore None 31. 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 None 32. What was Swami Vivekananda's nickname at home Babu Biley Khoka Hari None 33. What happened when Swami Vivekananda returned from the West the second time, on December 9, 1900? 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. There was a public lecture planned without his knowledge. None 34. According to Swami Vivekananda, what should we seek? Western science coupled with Eastern science Eastern science coupled with Western religion Eastern religion coupled with Western religion Western science coupled with Vedanta None 35. Which of these adjectives has been most widely used to describe Swami Vivekananda? Shaheed Bhagat Mahatma of the masses Vedantic Scientist Punditji None 36. Which city did Vivekānanda travel to in 1893 to attend the World Parliament of Religions? London Chicago New York Paris None 37. Who said Swami Vivekanada is "the maker of modern India"? Mahatma Gandhi Shubhash Chandra Bose Rajendra Prasad Jawahar Lal Nehru None 38. What was the name of Swami Vivekananda’s sister? Sister Gargi Parama Devi Sister Nivedita Swarnamayi Devi None 39. In 1899 Swami Vivekananda started a Bengali journal to carry forward the ideas propounded by the Ramakrishna Mission. It was called - Prabuddha Bharata Brahmavadin Udbodhan Vedanta Kesari None 40. Who was the rst woman initiated into Vivekananda's mission? Abhyananda Kripananada Sister Nivedita Sister Gargi None 41. Who inspired Narendra to visit Sri Ramakrishna? Rabindranath Tagore William Hastie Ramachandra Datta Surendra Nath Mitra None 42. 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. people would stay till the end to hear him. his speeches always summarized every speaker’s speech. None 43. In which sport wasNaren said to have won the first prize? Football Athletics Cycling Wrestling None 44. When Swamiji’s family was going through a difficult time, he prayed for _________________ to Mother Kali Spiritual bliss and liberation Personal fulfillment Wealth to alleviate poverty and distress of his family members Knowledge and devotion None 45. "If you want to know India, study Vivekananda. In him everything is positive and nothing negative". Who said this? Romain Rolland Rabindranath Tagore Subash Chandra Bose Aldous Huxley None 46. During 1888-1893 Swami Vivekananda travelled throughout India. Three things were his only companion. Kamandal, Bhagavad Gita and ________. His Mother's Shawl Ashesh of Sri Ramakrishna's remains The Book "Imitation of Christ" A trishul (trident) None 47. Where is the Swami Vivekanand Airport situated? Jaipur Raipur New Delhi Kolkata None 48. One evening young Naren ventured into a grove of banana trees to meditate, expecting which God / Goddess to appear there? Ram Hanuman Shiva Kali None 49. What was the name Vivekananda's mother? Sister Nivedita Swarnamayee Devi Bhuvaneswari Devi Raghumani Basu None 50. Who spearheaded the building of the Vivekananda Memorial at Kanyakumari? Eknath Ranade Shri M. Bhaktavastalam Neelam Sanjeev Reddy Lal Bahadur Shastry None 51. In which city did Vivekānanda found the first US Vedānta Society in January 1896? Boston San Francisco New York Chicago None 52. Before Narendranath became a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, he followed the socio-religious BrahmoSamaj as _____________. it believed in a formless God,condemned the worship of idols, and addressed various forms of social reform. 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. None 53. 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 None 54. What profession did Vivekānanda train in before discovering Ramakrishna's teachings? Law Medicine Teaching Government Service None 55. What was the question Vivekananda asked to Sri Ramakrishna at their first meeting? Is there a God? Do you believe in God? Have you seen God? Do you think God exists? None 56. What would young Naren call himself while playing with his friends? Swamiji Young Mr. Dutta Bileh Samrat, the King of kings None 57. World's Parliament of Religions was held in Chicago in the year 1886 1883 1895 1893 None Previous Next Next