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North India: Dehradoon, Saharanpur, Delhi (Nov 1897)
North India: Dehradoon, Saharanpur, Delhi (Nov 1897)
Total Records Found: 20
1897
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At Dehra Dun the Swami wished to lead a rather secluded life because of his health; but once people came to know of him, they began coming in large numbers; and he, for his part, talked with them on religious matters. (LSV 2.294)
1897
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Another reason for going to Dehra Dun, as also to Dharmsala and Kashmir, was to find a suitable plot of land for Mr. and Mrs. Sevier to buy, where an Ashrama could be started for the training of the Brahmacharis; but no suitable plot could he found there. (LSV 2.294)
1897
S
At Dehra Dun, gathering his disciples about him, Swamiji would hold a class on Ramanuja's commentary on the Brahma-Sutras. This class continued for the rest of the tour. Later on even on the way to Khetri, after they had rested from the journey and had had their bath and meal, he would call them and begin the class. He also held classes on the Sankhya philosophy (LSV 2.294)
1897
S
Swamiji appointed Swami Achyutananda to teach in his presence. Sometimes, when Swami Achyutananda, a learned Sanskrit scholar, could not make out the meaning of the text, he would in a few words explain it clearly. (LSV 2.294)
24 Nov 1897
Letter
Swamiji's letter to GUPTA MAHENDRANATH From DEHRADUN (CW SV 5.140)
24 Nov 1897
Letter
Swamiji's letter to PREMANANDA From DEHRADUN (CW SV 8.437)
24 Nov 1897
Letter
Swamiji's letter to MITRA INDUMATI From DEHRADUN (CW SV 6.414)
Nov 1897
S
While at Dehra Dun, he received repeated invitations from Khetri. The Raja of that State was exceedingly eager to give his subjects an opportunity of becoming acquainted with the Swami's ideas. Besides, he personally wished to see his guru, and had sent a messenger all the way to Dehra Dun to bring him. (LSV 2.295)
26 Nov 1897
S
On Friday Swamiji and his party left Dehra Dun for Saharanpur, on the way to Rajputana (LSV 2.295)
26 Nov 1897
S
Swamiji stayed with Bankubiharibabu, a pleader, who welcomed him and put him up at his house. (LSV 2.295)
26 Nov 1897
S
The people of the town pressed Swamiji to give a lecture, but he, being in a hurry to go to Rajputana, declined. (LSV 2.295)
Nov 1897
S
Saharanpur to Delhi. (LSV 2.295)
Nov 1897
S
Swamiji guest of Natakrishna, a man of humble position, whom he had met at Hathras during his wandering days. Wealthy people pressed him to be their guest, but he preferred to remain with his old friend. (LSV 2.295)
Nov 1897
I
Natakrishna once asked the Swami: "I am practising Gayatri Japam and Sandhya for the last five or six months, but not getting any light." The Swami said, "Call on the Lord in your own language, instead of chanting the hymns in Sanskrit, which you don't understand." Then he explained the meaning of the Gayatri Mantra. (LSV 2.295)
Nov 1897
Lecture
A professor of a nearby college visited Swamiji often, and through him a small meeting was arranged, where the Swami answered questions. (LSV 2.295)
Nov 1897
S
Swamiji held religious discussions, at which many distinguished people were present. (LSV 2.295)
Nov 1897
S
Together with Mr. and Mrs. Sevier, his brother-monks, and disciples, Swamiji visited all the monuments and ruins associated with the past glory of the Mogul emperors, which are scattered round Delhi within a few miles' radius. (LSV 2.295)
Nov 1897
S
One who accompanied him says: "He vivified the past before us. Indeed, we forgot the present in the past and lived with dead emperors and mighty kings of old." (LSV 2.295)
30 Nov 1897
Letter
Swamiji's letter to BRAHMANANDA From DELHI (CW SV 8.437)
1 Dec 1897
CE
Swamiji left for Khetri via Alwar. (LSV 2.295)
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