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Preface (Sept 1893)
Preface (Sept 1893)
Total Records Found: 29
Sep 1893
CE
Date of Swamiji's arrival in Chicago is either - 8th or 9th. Swamiji did not know where to go from station. (LSV 1.411 ND 1.058)
Sep 1893
S
In this predicament, he did the thing most natural to him he followed the instincts of the sannyasin-one whose heart sang "the sky thy roof; the grass thy bed; and food, what chance may bring . . ." The equivalent of sky and grass in a Chicago depot and freightyard would have been an empty boxcar (called in India a "goods-wagon") a traditional American shelter for the homeless and penniless wanderer. Thus in all probability, it was in a boxcar that Swamiji spent the night. In the Life it has been recorded, through what one cannot but think was a misunderstanding, that he slept that night in "a huge empty box." (LSV 1.411 ND 1.059)
Sep 1893
S
Swamiji got up in the morning and "smelling fresh water", as he said, followed the scent and found himself in a short time on Lake Shore Drive, the most fashionable residential avenue in the city, where millionaires and merchant princes dwelt. (LSV 1.411)
Sep 1893
I
Swamiji met Mrs. Hale in a very typical circumstances and was cared for by her (LSV 1.412 ND 1.060, 1.065)
Sep 1893
I
Mrs Hale took Swamiji to the office of the Parliament and was gladly accepted as delegate. (LSV 1.412 ND 1.060)
Sep 1893
S
Swamiji was housed for a short while with the other Oriental delegates, and later he was assigned a lodging at the house of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Lyon, at 262 Michigan Avenue. (LSV 1.412)
Sep 1893
S
Swamiji's expectations from Parliament of Religions. (LSV 1.412 ND 1.061)
Sep 1893
S
The idea of holding many congresses of greatest themes of mankind was originated with Mr. Bonney as back as 1889. (ND 1.066)
Sep 1893
S
Around twenty congresses were held along with World's columbian Exposition in 1893 at Chicago. (ND 1.066)
Sep 1893
S
Of all these congresses "The World's Parliament of Religions" held between Sept.11 and sept.27,1893 at Chicago was the best. (LSV 1.413 ND 1.066, 1.067)
Sep 1893
S
'The parliament of Religions' was indeed a unique phenomenon in the history of the Religions (LSV 1.413 ND1.067)
Sep 1893
S
Honourable Merwin Marie Snell, President of the Scientific Section of the Parliament writes about this convention. (LSV 1.413)
Sep 1893
S
The meeting was unparalleled and appeared to be propelled by some superhuman force. Swamiji had predicted about this meeting before coming to America. (ND 1.067)
Sep 1893
S
Some of the highest ecclesiastical dignitaries in America had preached the necessity and the advantages of such a Parliament for some time: and when the Chicago World's Fair was being planned, it seemed to be the proper medium and opportunity. (LSV 1.413)
Sep 1893
S
Rev. John Henry Barrows, one of the principal organizers of the Parliament and Chairman of the General Committee writes about this event. (LSV 1.414 ND 1.068)
Sep 1893
S
Whatever the divine motives may have been, the human motives lying behind the organization were mixed. (ND 1.067)
Sep 1893
S
Swamiji writes about the president Bonney. (ND 1.068)
Sep 1893
S
Mr. Bonney himself described his dream about this parliament. (ND 1.068)
Sep 1893
S
The objectives of the Parliament (ND 1.069)
Sep 1893
S
The work of committee was voluminous. (LSV 1.414 ND 1.068)
Sep 1893
S
Advisory Councilors were selected from all parts of the world inluding from India. (ND 1.069)
Sep 1893
S
Unfortunately Swamiji's disciples were unaware of all these. (LSV 1.414 ND 1.069)
Sep 1893
S
Parliament of Religions was held in Chicago's newly constructed and imposing Art Institute on Michigan Avenue. (LSV 1.414 ND 1.074, 1.075, 1.142)
Sep 1893
S
Initial responses were favourable. (ND 1.070)
Sep 1893
S
Subsequent responses were not much favourable. (ND 1.070)
Sep 1893
S
The general Committee had many a ticklish problem on its hands. (ND 1.073)
Sep 1893
S
It must be said here that despite the obvious and strong prejudices of a large portion of the Christian ministry, and despite the rampant materialism of the age, thousands of men and women trustingly looked to the Parliament for the fulfillment of the first and broader objectives laid down by the Committee. (ND 1.073)
Sep 1893
S
The expressions of many appeared in additorial of Chicago Evening Post. (ND 1.073)
Sep 1893
S
Inspite of all resistance The Parliament of religions obtained acceptance of clergy or the public. (ND 1.074)
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