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Gadādhar (one of the names of Lord Vishnu)
What was Ramakrishna Paramahamsa’s birth name?
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False- her parents were not rich, but her family was happy.
True or False? Sarada Devi grew up very rich.
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a. Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago in 1893
b. He became the first to present Hinduism on the global stage along with this, he talked about religious tolerance and an end to fanaticism.
Swami Vivekananda is well known for taking part in a conference. What is the name of the conference? Why is he famous for taking part in the conference?
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Price
Finish this quote by Sarada Devi: “God is not like fish or vegetables that you can buy for a _____.”
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Sarada Devi was the wife of Ramakrishna Paramhansa.
What is the relationship between Ramakrishna Paramhansa and Sarada Devi?
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His father, Śri Ksudirām Chattopādhyaya, passed away.
What happened to Ramakrishna Paramahamsa when he was just 8 years old?
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In those days, education was not considered necessary for girls.
Why did Sarada Devi stop her schooling young?
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Ramkrishna Paramhansa
Who did Swami Vivekanda take on as his main guru?
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Purification
Finish this quote by Ramakrishna Paramahamsa: “One cannot see one’s face clearly if the mirror is covered with dirt. After the ____________ of the heart one obtains Divine love.”
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Teacher-Student
What was the relationship between Ramakrishna Paramhansa and Swami Vivekananda?
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He got the name Ramakrishna from the son-in-law of a wealthy widow named Rāni Rasmani who was so impressed with him, she handed to him the responsibility of running her Kāli temple.
How did Ramakrishna Paramahamsa get the name Ramakrishna?
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She was just 5 years old.
How old was Sarada Devi when her marriage was fixed?
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January 12th is celebrated as National Youth Day.
What is celebrated nationally on Swami Vivekanda’s birthday? (Hint: The answer is not his birthday.)
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Inside
Finish this quote by Vivekananda: “You have to grow from the ______ out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul.”
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Sarada Devi gave her blessings to Swami Vivekananda to allow him to give his famous speech in Chicago.
How did Sarada Devi influence Swami Vivekanada’s decision to take part in the Parliament of Religions in Chicago?
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His mother and brother wanted to distract him from rumors that he was going mad.
Why was Ramakrishna forced to marry?
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Mother
Sarada Devi was like a ______ to all her devotees.
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Ramakrishna Mission
What did Swami Vivekanda estabilish in Belaru?
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Although it is our mind’s instinct to go towards lower objects, to desires, the grace of God can lift the mind to higher objects.
What does Sarada Devi mean by the following quote? “It is the nature of water to flow downwards, but the sun’s rays lift it up towards the sky.” (Hint: Think of the water as our minds, and the sun as God).
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Sarada devi became a follower of Ramakrishna Paramhansa’s teachings.
What influence did Ramakrishna Paramhansa have on Sarada Devi?
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The name Paramahamsa means “one who has attained the Highest and is totally detached from the world.”
What does “Paramahamsa” mean?
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Love
Sarada Devi's all-embracing ____ knew no bounds of country or language.
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a. Introduced Hinduism as a major religion by giving it an identity on the international level
b. Unified and invigorated the minds of Hindus c. Preserved the diversity and culture of Hinduism
What is one important contribution made by Swami Vivekanda?
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Although we have several different names and depictions of God, they are all the same. Through worship, you will realize Him- it doesn’t matter which form.
What does Ramakrishna Paramahamsa mean by the following quote? “Many are the names of God and infinite forms through which He may be approached. In whatever name and form you worship Him, through that you will realize Him.”
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Ramakrishna Paramahansa
Who did Swami Vivekananda name an institution after?
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