CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, November 7, 2002: This interesting article by Frank Parlato begins, “The city of Chicago has been the Western architect for Hinduism in America. It was here that Swami Vivekananda, the first Hindu monk to come to the West, introduced Yoga and Hinduism at the World’s Parliament of Religions to America, in 1893. It commenced with Vivekananda’s historic speech which began, “Sisters and brothers of America…” and prompted an audience of 7,000 to rise to its feet in a surprising ovation. He achieved a stunning success which led to world-wide recognition. Chicago was the catalyst. The broad acceptance and respect for the ancient teachings of the East that followed in his wake profoundly and permanently affected the East and the West. …” The article contains many quotes on Vivekananda’s influence.
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