On 11th September 1893, Swami Vivekananda arose for the first time, to address an august gathering of 7,000 people, with the words “ Sisters and Brothers of America” (instead of the customary “Ladies and Gentlemen”). The Parliament of Religions was the platform that catapulted Swami Vivekananda from a relatively unknown monk, to a world famous and beloved teacher of Vedanta. Swami Vivekananda Makes His Debut at the Parliament of Religions and Electrifies the Audience with His “Sisters and Brothers” Address A picture of Swami Vivekananda sitting on stage at the historic Parliament of Religions, in Chicago, in 1893. Presented below is a collection of 5 cherished snapshots, along with some enlightening anecdotes from the life of this great teacher of Vedic spirituality. Of all the photographs associated with the life of Swami Vivekananda, a few are especially memorable.
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