Is there any movie on Swami Vivekananda?

Swami Vivekananda is a 1998 Indian biographical film directed by G. V. Iyer and produced by T. Subbarami Reddy. It took Iyer 11 years to finish the research work required for the film and to write the screenplay.

How did Vivekananda reach Chicago?

They also discussed a plan to start a steel factory in India. He reached Vancouver on 25 July. From Vancouver (of Canada) he travelled to Chicago by train and arrived there on Sunday, 30 July 1893.

What did Swami Vivekananda died of?

Belur Math, Howrah, India
Swami Vivekananda/Place of death

Where did Swami Vivekananda live during the last years of his life?

In 1885, Ramakrishna developed throat cancer, and was transferred to Calcutta and (later) to a garden house in Cossipore. Narendra and Ramakrishna’s other disciples took care of him during his last days, and Narendra’s spiritual education continued. At Cossipore, he experienced Nirvikalpa samadhi.

Who was the first in West to write Swami Vivekananda’s biography?

Swami Vivekananda in the West: New Discoveries is a series of biographical books on Swami Vivekananda written by Marie Louise Burke, who is popularly known as Sister Gargi. There are six volumes in the series….Swami Vivekananda in the West: New Discoveries.

Author	Sister Gargi
Publisher	Advaita Ashrama, Kolkata
Publication date	1957

Why did Vivekananda go to Kanyakumari?

During his wandering years, Vivekananda had experienced the sufferings and problems faced by common people. Poverty, lack of self-respect, and education pained him. He wanted to help these poor people. He wanted to restore the dignity and self-respect of these people.

How did Vivekananda travel all over India?

Living primarily on bhiksha (alms), Swami Vivekananda travelled on foot and by railway (with tickets bought by admirers). During his travels he met, and stayed with Indians from all religions and walks of life: scholars, dewans, rajas, Hindus, Muslims, Christians, paraiyars (low-caste workers) and government officials.

How did Vivekananda meditate?

Narendranath first experienced Nirvikalpa Samadhi at Cossipore Garden House in Calcutta. One evening, when he was meditating with his friend Gopal (senior), he suddenly felt a light behind his head. As he concentrated on the light, it became more luminous.

At what age Ramakrishna died?

50 years (1836–1886)
Ramakrishna/Age at death

What was vishwanatha Datta’s profession?

Writer
Vishwanath Datta/Professions

What did Swami Vivekananda asked to Sri Ramakrishna at his first meeting?

The bed was searched, and the coin was found. Narendra did not accept or worship Kali, the goddess Ramakrishna used to worship. Ramakrishna asked him— “Why do you come here, if you do not accept Kali, my Mother?” Narendra replied, “Simply because I come to see you. I come to you because I love you.”

Who is the director of Swami Vivekananda film?

Swami Vivekananda is a 1998 Indian biographical film directed by G. V. Iyer and produced by T. Subbarami Reddy. It took Iyer 11 years to finish the research work required for the film and to write the screenplay.

Why was Swami Vivekananda’s 1893 Chicago speech needs to be looked up?

Swami Vivekananda had represented India and Hinduism at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in 1893. In his famous speech in Chicago, where Swami Vivekananda addressed the Parliament, he spoke deeply on a number of factors which are extremely relevant to the issues we face in the contemporary world, especially in the country.

How long did it take to make Swami Vivekananda?

Unlike Iyer’s previous films, Swami Vivekananda was a big-budget and big-banner film. Iyer started his studies and research work in 1986, and it took him 11 years to finish his research work and write the screenplay of the film. He commented— “The study of philosophy is the work of a lifetime and I would never want my films to be lacking.”

Who is the actor of Vivekananda in Adi Shankaracharya?

Sarvadaman D. Banerjee played the role of Vivekananda in this film. Banerjee was a regular actor in Iyer’s films and portrayed the role of Adi Shankara in his film Adi Shankaracharya (1983) too. Bengali film actor Mithun Chakraborty portrayed Ramakrishna’s character. This was his first film with Iyer.