Digvijay Diwas 2024 Date and Significance: Here’s What You Should Know About the Day That Marks the Historic Speech of Swami Vivekananda in Chicago
Swami Vivekananda's address is remembered for its message of religious tolerance, universal brotherhood, and the unity of all religions. In the year 1893, Vivekananda attended the Parliament of the World’s Religions as a representative of India and Hinduism.
Every year, Digvijay Diwas is celebrated in India on September 11 to mark the historic speech of Swami Vivekananda in Chicago. Vivekananda delivered his historic speech at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago on September 11, 1893. This speech is considered a landmark moment in the history of interfaith dialogue as it introduced the Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world. Swami Vivekananda's address is remembered for its message of religious tolerance, universal brotherhood, and the unity of all religions. In the year 1893, Vivekananda attended the Parliament of the World’s Religions as a representative of India and Hinduism.
Digvijay Diwas 2024 Date
Digvijay Diwas 2024 is observed on Wednesday, September 11.
Digvijay Diwas Significance
The inaugural World’s Parliament of Religions was scheduled from September 11 to September 27, 1893, and was attended by delegates from all across the globe. This year will mark the 131st anniversary of the profound address of Swami Vivekananda. He began his speech with the famous words, ‘Sisters and Brothers of America’, which elicited a standing ovation from the audience.
In his speech, Vivekananda emphasised that all religions lead to the same truth and that differences between them are superficial. He called for an end to religious bigotry and fanaticism, which he believed were the primary causes of human suffering throughout history. He also introduced the audience to the spiritual traditions of India, particularly the Vedanta philosophy. In his address, he spoke about the necessity of universal brotherhood and stressed that acceptance and tolerance are essential for world peace. Even today, Swami’s speech remains a source of inspiration for people around the world!
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