Q. Swami Vivekananda:
- attended the Parliament of Religions in Chicago, and impressed the Westerners about India’s rich cultural heritage
- emphasized that Indian culture is superior to its western counterparts and hence there is nothing in the western culture to give to India
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
Answer:
Only 1
Notes: Swami Vivekananda represented India and introduced Hinduism at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago on 11th September 1893. The speeches of Vivekananda at the Parliament had the common theme of universality, emphasising religious tolerance.