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Note: FROM WIKIPEDIA.ORG... "Swami Vivekananda (January 12, 1863 � July 4, 1902), whose pre-monastic name was Narendranath Dutta (N�rendr�nath D�t-t�), was one of the most famous and influential spiritual leaders of the philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga. He was the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and the founder of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. He is a major figure in the history of the Hindu reform movements. While he is widely credited with having uplifted his own nation, India, he simultaneously introduced Yoga and Vedanta to America and England with his seminal lectures and private discourses on Vedanta philosophy. Vivekananda was the first known Hindu Sage to come to the West, where he introduced Eastern thought at the World's Parliament of Religions, in connection with the World's Fair in Chicago, in 1893. Here, his first lecture, which started with this line "Sisters and Brothers of America," ([1] - not his voice) made the audience clap for two minutes just to the address, for prior to this seminal speech, the audience was always used to this opening address: "Ladies and Gentlemen". It was this speech that catapulted him to fame by his wide audiences in Chicago and then later everywhere else in America, including far-flung places such as Memphis, Boston, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and St. Louis." www.wikipedia.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------- There is a reference in one old book about Swami Vivekananda that was written by Indian Christians in which Swami Vivekananda requests beef for his meal: Did the Swami eschew the delicasies of American hotels and live as a vegetarian? Dr. Barrows says: "After the first session of the Parliament of Religions I went with Vivekananda to the restaurant in the basement of the Art Institute, and I said to him, 'What shall I get you to eat?' His reply was 'Give me beef!'" This book takes him to task for eating well and living comfortably while in America. Obviously, the whole purpose of the book is to denigrate Vivekananda to the Hindus so that they will become Christians. The book's unknown author says that his Sannyasiship is a fraud. http://books.google.com/books?id=4osYAAAAMAAJ&pg=PR35&lpg=PR35&dq=vivekananda+%22Swami+Kripananda%22&source=web&ots=4K8-RzAseo&sig=-rINYreyNAsB2ob3D2Ndw23rqMg#PPR25,M1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Aug 28, 1899 passenger record from the S.S. Numidian is all but completely destroyed. i was unable to find Swami Vivekananda's name on either of the two remaining (partial) sheets. ------------------------------------------------------------------ IMPORTANT NOTE: This database is the product of original research and investigation conducted by Sannyasini Kaliprana who, in addition to being a Vedantic nun, is a professional writer, researcher and genealogist. With the exception of necessary quoted material from other persons or entities, this work is copyrighted, especially with regard to the narrative portions, some of which are included in Kaliprana�s written works, including her book FRIENDS OF SWAMI VIVEKANANDA. The information herein is derived from primary source material, such as census records, newspaper articles, passport applications, etc. Secondary material, i.e., other genealogical databases, are listed as confirming sources only. Much of the information in this database, including the identity of many persons, was heretofore unknown to followers of Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda prior to this research. Anyone wishing to use narrative material for magazine articles, internet pages, or other written works may contact Sannyasini Kaliprana for permission. In many cases, newly found photographs of important places and people are also available, and she will be happy to share those. Kaliprana is honored to be able to contribute the fruit of hundreds of hours of research to the world at large, but only asks that you respect the integrity of the research process by crediting her with her discoveries when using her information for any project. Please understand that this database is in it infancy. The author will appreciate feedback with regard to any errors that may be found in its contents. � 2008, Sannyasini Kaliprana (Silver Samantha Parnell)
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