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Kashmir II: Jammu (Oct 1897)
Kashmir II: Jammu (Oct 1897)
Total Records Found: 11
21 Oct 1897
S
He reached Jammu next day at noon, was received officially at the station, and was informed that he was a guest of the State. That evening he visited the Maharaja's library and on the following day had a long talk with Babu Maheshchandra Bhattacharya, a State officer, on the subject of establishing a monastery somewhere in Kashmir. (LSV 2.286)
22 Oct 1897
S
Swamij had a long interview with Maharaja of Jammu. (LSV 2. 286)
23 Oct 1897
Lecture
Swamiji gave a public lecture. It pleased the Maharaja so much that he was asked to give another the next day. (LSV 2.286)
24 Oct 1897
CE
Swamiji visited Municipal Power station of Jammu. (LSV 2. 286)
24 Oct 1897
S
He also had discussions on religious subjects. In these he referred to the Arya Samaj, pointing out its shortcomings to Swami Achyutananda in a friendly spirit. He deplored the backwardness of the Punjabis in knowledge. (LSV 2.286)
24 Oct 1897
Lecture
In the afternoon, as desired by the Maharaja, Swamiji lectured to a large audience. For two hours he spoke on the scriptures from the Vedas to the Puranas, and then on the way of devotion. (LSV 2.287)
24 Oct 1897
CE
Swamiji paid a visit to the library, and that evening saw the illumination of the city, it being the night of the Diwali festival. (LSV 2.287)
Oct 1897
CE
The next three days were devoted mostly to receiving visitors. In talks with them he gave out many profound ideas relating to religion and social ethics. (LSV 2.287)
Oct 1897
I
During this tour the Swami spoke and lectured mostly in Hindi. The power and life that he put into the Hindi language was so extraordinary that the Maharaja of Kashmir requested him to write a few papers in that language. This he did, and they were greatly appreciated. (LSV 2.287)
28 Oct 1897
CE
On October 28 the Swami heard from Mr. Sevier that he and his wife were in Lahore (now in Pakistan), being well looked after by a Punjabi gentleman. (LSV 2.287)
29 Oct 1897
I
Swamiji paid a final visit to the Maharaja and informed him of his proposed departure for Sialkot (now in Pakistan), from where a deputation had come on October 23 with a pressing invitation. The Maharaja bade farewell to the Swamiji with regret, requesting him to be his guest whenever he visited Jammu or Kashmir. (LSV 2.287)
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