Swami’s Chicago speech revisited

DC | 52 min 36 sec ago

Chennai: A mass run will be organised in the city on September 11 from Vivek­anandar Illam abutting the Marina beach to commemorate the historic speech of Swami Viveka­nanda in Chicago.

The event - Run for the Nation - is being organised as part of the 150th birth anniversary of the “wandering monk” of the highest order and patriot at 4 pm at Vivekanandar Illam, Triplicane. Those in the 18 to 40 years age group, keen on participating in the run could register online at http://vivekananda150run.com/.

The Chicago speech assumes special importance in the celebrations as it was in Chicago (on September 11, 1893), that Swami Vivekananda deli­vered his historic “Sisters and brothers” address to World Parliament of Rel­igions. He gave self-respect, dignity and purpose to his motherland through his address and upon his return to India, he gave a rousing call to India “Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached.”

Also, fulfilling the wish of Vivekananda, Sri Ra­ma­krishna Universal Te­mple has been const­ru­cted in Homer Glen. The University of Chi­cago has established a new visiting professorsh­ip in Indian studies to commemorate the legacy of spiritual leader Swami Vive­kan­anda, supported by a $1.5 million gift from India.

States: Tamil Nadu