Newspaper and periodical reports published during Swami Vivekananda's lifetime
June 10, 1896
The gentleman known as the Swami Vivekananda, who was one of
the most striking features at the Chicago Parliament of Religions, and
who went there to expound the ancient teachings of India to the newest
of Western nations, is at present in England , returning to his own land
in December. The Swami is one of the living exponents of the Vedanta
philosophy; his manner, distinguished appearance, the ease with which
he expounds a profound philosophy, his mastery of the English tongue,
explain? the great cordiality with which the Americans received him and
the fact that they almost compelled him to remain a year or two among
them. The Swami has taken the vow of complete renunciation of worldly position, property and name. He cannot be said to belong to any religion, since his life is one of independent thought which draws
from all religions. Those who desire that his teaching may be made
known, arrange the entire business part of the work, and the lectures are, so far, made free. They may be heard at 63, St. George's Road , on
Tuesday and Thursday, at half past eleven A.M. and half past eight
P.M. up to the end of July. It is also announced that the Swami will
lecture in one of the rooms of the Royal Institute of Water-colours, 191, Piccadilly, at half past three P.M. on Sundays.
Source: Life of the Swami Vivekananda by his Eastern and Western Disciples. 1st Edition
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