707 Part 3/10 of Shri Lakshmi Narayanaji's Impact Speech on Leadership, Swami Vivekananda

This is in continuation of our blog posts 704, and 706. Our Shri Lakshmi Narayanaji, in his Vibrant India Speech, Click link to download an mp3 of the speech in Telugu, if you have not already done) like a good samaritan, wishes that our youth should stay away from vices (Telugu: vyasanams వ్యసనాలు). In his speech he has also referred to youth standing before counters of wineshops. It is a great thing that our Shri Lakshmi Narayanaji gave a timely advice to our youth not to enter into addictions and obsessions. Our rulers (M.L.As., M.Ps., State Ministers and Central Ministers) also should have done that, but they prefer to drench our Citizens, particularly youth with alcohol. In alcohol consumption, Andhra Pradesh is one of the top States in India. We shall, now , see the GRAY AREA No. 2 from our Role Model Shri Swami Vivekananda. Let us not forget that our Shri Lakshmi Narayana GAru wants to produce a number of Vivekanandas.

GRAY AREA 2 from the Life of Swami Vivekananda: Consumption of Alcohol

PROOF 1

The following is a quote from Swami Vivekananda's biography by Sister Gargi (Marie Lousie Burke), born 1912. (Burke IV: 283-288) refers to Vol. 4, pages 283-288. (Notes: We should not confuse ourselves with Sister Gargi- Ms. Marie Louise Burke, with Swami Abhayananda Ms. Marie Louise. Abhayananda was first Lady Swami, initiated by Vivekananda into Hinduism. She was not his biographer. Ms. Marie Lousie Burke also called Sister Gargi, born ten years after demise of Swamiji (10 years from 1902 i.e. 1912) was his biographer.

Context: Swami Vivekananda was visiting Switzerland, to see Alps. While in Switzerland, he met Prof. Deussen, a noted Sanskrit Scholar. The general impression among Europeans and Americans at that time was Indian Hindu Monks do not smoke or consume meat or alcohol. They are jitendriyas (those who conquered their senses and themselves). Swami Vivekananda's ease with smoking and alcohol surprised Prof. Deussen. Hence, this conversation.

Prof. Deussen : "...You seem to be a queer sort of saint....You eat well, you drink well, you smoke all day, and you deprive yourself of nothing.

SWAMI VIVEKANANDA : "I observe my vows."

PROF. DEUSSEN : "And what consists of your vows?"

SWAMI VIVEKANANDA : "They require me simply Kama Kanchana Viraha, to renounce sex and gold" (Burke IV: 283-288)."

About kAma kAnchana viraham (Staying away from lust and gold), we shall take up separately.

PROOF 2

Mrs. Ole Bull, was the wife of a famous American violinist (deceased). She has great appreciation and respect for Swami Vivekananda. Swamiji called her "Mother", and addressed her as Mother, in several of his letters. When Swami Vivekananda was found to be quite at ease with liquor and smoking, there was some tumult. Mrs. Ole Bull, in reply to such criticisms, gave her this view. She wrote to Lady Henry Somerset:-

"... The fact that V. has smoked for years and has at lunches and dinners a few times tasted wine (not with men alone) with the impulsive combative nature of the man -- in large part his own fault as I tell him -- and in part the prejudice of creed and custom against any oriental not a converted Christian, have contributed to this prejudice which had reached me before I knew him ..."

ybrao-a-donkey's humble comments. वैबीराव एक गधे के विनम्र राय . వైబీరావ్ గాడిద వినమ్ర వాణి. You have every right to differ with me. I respect your right. आपको मेरे मत से भिन्न राय रखने के संपूर्ण हक है। मै उस अधिकार को परिपूर्ण रूप से गौरव देता हुँ. మీకు, మీ భిన్నమైన అభిప్రాయాన్ని కలిగిఉండే సంపూర్ణ హక్కు ఉంది. దానిని ఎంతో నేను గౌరవిస్తాను. However, pl. examine this donkey's views also. परन्तु एस गधे के दृष्टिकोण को भी अनुशीलन कीजिये. కానీ ఈ గాడిద దృష్టికోణాన్ని కూడ ఓర చూపుతో కంటజూడుమీ, క్రీగంట జూడమీ.

Whatever be the outlook of Swami Vivekananda towards Wine, whatever be the inspirational speeches of our great orator Shri V.V. Lakshmi Narayana garu, Indian youth are already on a trajectory path of ALCOHOLISM towards the sky. It is unlikely that Indian youth will restrain themselves from them. This is irrespective of whether 3000 condoms, 3000 beer cans, 2000 indian foreign liquor bottles, reported to have been found at Jawaharlal Nehru University as alleged by a BJP M.L.A. Why JNU alone? Why only Universities? Alcohol is ubiquitous in India.

As, our admirers of Swami Vivekananda (includes our beloved Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Our Urban Development Minister Shri Venkaiah Naidu whether they may be knowing about ease of Swamiji with alcohol, or not), have apparently given exemption to our 19th Century Swami Vivekananda, for consumption of alcohol, and made him the Preceptor and the Role Model for the Nation, will our Shri Lakshmi Narayanaji also give some concessions to our modern Indian Vivekanandas of 21st Century?

Next Gray Area which we may have to discuss "cigars" and Swamiji.

To continue. सशेष. ఇంకా ఉంది.

706 Part 2/10 Nationalism and Patriotism of Swami Vivekananda - A discussion on a speech of Shri V.V. Lakshmi Narayana, JD, CBI

Recapitulation: This is in continuation of our blog-post No. Link: 704 , wherein we have started discussing about a talk given by Shri V.V. Lakshmi Narayana, Former Joint Director, CBI, For Joint Commissioner, Thane, and 2016 Additional D.G.P., Maharashtra, to Indian Youth. Unfortunately, in 704 we had to dedicate entire space to explain the triggers which have led to this ten post series. In that particular post, I expressed an anxiety (a personal opinion, not intended to be a comment on Indian Judicial System), that the disproportionate assets case of Shri Chandra Babu Naidu, 9 + 2+ years Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, was not given adequate investigation by the Joint Director, CBI, Hyderabad, as A.P. High Court was under pressure to dispose off a Writ filed by Shri Naidu and 11 others, including Reliance, in Supreme Court. About the 'more than hour-long' speech delivered by our JD,CBI at Shri Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad, for a Vibrant India, we could not discuss. Though we need a thousand pages to write about the issues which have come up in the speech, we planned to take up some of them for discussion, without any malice towards anybody. Our beloved Lakshmi Narayana gAru wants every house in India to produce Vivekanandas.

ybrao-a-donkey's humble comments. वैबीराव एक गधे के विनम्र राय . వైబీరావ్ గాడిద వినమ్ర వాణి. You have every right to differ with me. I respect your right. आपको मेरे मत से भिन्न राय रखने के संपूर्ण हक है। मै उस अधिकार को परिपूर्ण रूप से गौरव देता हुँ. మీకు, మీ భిన్నమైన అభిప్రాయాన్ని కలిగిఉండే సంపూర్ణ హక్కు ఉంది. దానిని ఎంతో నేను గౌరవిస్తాను. However, pl. examine this donkey's views also. परन्तु एस गधे के दृष्टिकोण को भी अनुशीलन कीजिये. కానీ ఈ గాడిద దృష్టికోణాన్ని కూడ ఓర చూపుతో కంటజూడుమీ, క్రీగంట జూడమీ.

I personally view that, instead of having role models for emulations, it will be better if child Indians are allowed to grow up in a neutral (neither too "ethical" nor too "unethical") environment. Blind emulation of somebody who has been glorified by others, without knowing into facts and truths, may lead to skewnesses in growth patterns of children. For example, there are at least 100 unknown near-facts about Swami Vivekananda, which needed deeper investigation. Not that everything about Swami Vivekananda is shady or shaky. He had his own great moments of glory inasmuch as gray areas of groping in ignorance and superstition. In my previous blog posts, I have expressed an anxiety that our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, and our Urban Development Minister Shri Venkaiah Naidu have not APPARENTLY DEEPLY studied the Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda. But, then, they are just ordinary politicians. In this country, we do not expect much from politicians.

Our learned Shri V.V. Lakshmi Narayana garu is an I.A.S. topper. What wondered me very much when I was viewing the re-telecast of his speech, on Siti News Channel (For those who wish to download its mp3 file I repeat the link here again: Click), is as a learned I.A.S. Topper, how he could not have thought of going deeply into the HAGIOGRAPHIC NATURE of the preachings, quotes, reminiscences, stories, things, utopias etc. woven around Shri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, and Swami Vivekananda, before making up his mind, to produce Vivekanandas on a large scale. I hope at least, he will do it now, as unduly glorifying people can be as unfruitful as maligning people.

What we shall try to take up now, for the benefit of those who do not know about the HAGIOGRAPHIC NATURE of the writings about Swami Vivekananda, together with proof, from his Complete Works.

GRAY AREA NO. 1: Was Swami Vivekananda a great Nationalist and Patriot?

All of us are aware that, today, Nationalism and Patriotism are burning topics today. What constitutes Nationalism, and Patriotism, there are no definitions. It may be sufficient for us to say "Bharat mAtA ki jai" to circulate ourselves as great Nationalists and Patriots.

Common belief among Indians is Swami Vivekananda was a great Nationalist and Patriot. Whether this is a right conception or a misconception, I am neither qualified nor do I have an intention to pass value judgements. Readers can decide for themselves. As a sample workout for minds, I furnish below a quote from Swami Vivekananda (Our beloved Lakshmi Narayana garu has asked us in his speech, to open our days, remembering quotes of Swami Vivekananda).

In 1897, Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee was held in London. Raja of Khetri wanted Swami Vivekananda to accompany him to London, for the Golden Jubilee. Swamiji was also eager to go to London and attend the Golden Jubilee, but his Doctors did not allow him, because he was suffering from diabetes.

PROOF

Swami Vivekananda, wrote from Almora, to Ms. Joe Joe (Josephine Macleod) on July 10, 1897:

"... I have taken to the Himalayas, tired of lecturing and orating. I am so sorry the doctors would not allow my going over with the Raja of Khetri to England, and that has made Sturdy mad. ..."

PROOF 2

Swami Vivekananda wrote to Ramakrishnanda from Kashmir, on Sept. 30, 1897. By this time, Raja of Khetri went to London, attended Victoria's Golden Jubilee, and was returning back to India, at Gateway of India, Bombay. Vivekananda wanted the Chennai Math in-charge, and his Brother disciple Swami Ramakrishnanda to go to Mumbai and receive the Raja.

" ... PS. The Maharaja of Khetri is reaching Bombay on the 10th October. Don't forget to present him an address of welcome. ..."

ybrao-a-donkey's humble comments. वैबीराव एक गधे के विनम्र राय . వైబీరావ్ గాడిద వినమ్ర వాణి. You have every right to differ with me. I respect your right. आपको मेरे मत से भिन्न राय रखने के संपूर्ण हक है। मै उस अधिकार को परिपूर्ण रूप से गौरव देता हुँ. మీకు, మీ భిన్నమైన అభిప్రాయాన్ని కలిగిఉండే సంపూర్ణ హక్కు ఉంది. దానిని ఎంతో నేను గౌరవిస్తాను. However, pl. examine this donkey's views also. परन्तु एस गधे के दृष्टिकोण को भी अनुशीलन कीजिये. కానీ ఈ గాడిద దృష్టికోణాన్ని కూడ ఓర చూపుతో కంటజూడుమీ, క్రీగంట జూడమీ.

During the period in question, there was plague all over India. Sitting in Himalayas (Almora a cool centre), Swamiji was directing plague relief work. But Swamiji's mind was in London, about the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria, to which he could not accompany Khetri and attend. In this eagerness for Queen Victoria, where is the place for Nationalism, Patriotism, and Longing for Freedom for the country?

The ruler of Khetri was returning from London after attending the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Queen Victoria after paying tributes to the British Royalty.

Why should Ramakrishnananda go from Madras to Mumbai for welcoming Khetri?

Was it a monk's job?

Who would pay Ramakrishnanda's travelling expenses from Madras to Bombay?

Swami Vivekananda was not willing to help the Madras Math, by sparing surplus from his Reception lecture funds.

Should Vivekananda's loyalty and subservience to the Khetri (Khetri was paying a monthly allowance of Rs. 100/- to Swami Vivekananda), extend to Ramakrishnananda also?


In the next blog post, we shall take up "Indians are Lazy Rogues" opinion of Swamiji.

Subject to substantial Revision, additions and deletions. To continue and revise this, with more proof.. सशेष. సశేషం.

697 Part 3 of AOL bourgeoisie extravaganza. I pray Shri Venkaiah Naidu to study in depth the Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda

Eenadu Telugu Daily reported a great speech of our beloved Union Urban Development Minister, Shri Venkaiah Naidu. The Title of the article is: వివేకానందుడి మాటలను శ్రీశ్రీ రవిశంకర్‌ నిజం చేశారు (English: ShriShri Ravishankar made real and true, the words of Swami Vivekananda. Link for those who wish to read this news item: Click to go to Eenadu.net .

"...ప్రపంచ సాంస్కృతిక ఉత్సవాలను చూసి ముగ్ధుడినయ్యాను. అనుభూతికి లోనయ్యాను. ఉద్వేగ్వానికి, ఉత్సాహానికి గురయ్యాను. నా దేశ రాజధానిలో ఇంత పెద్ద ఉత్సవం జరగడం అద్భుతం. మనిషి బలహీనంగా ఉన్నట్లు భావిస్తే బలహీనుడవుతాడు... బలవంతుడిగా ఉన్నట్లు భావిస్తే బలంగా ఉంటాడన్న స్వామి వివేకానంద మాటలను శ్రీశ్రీరవిశంకర్‌ నిరూపించి చూపారు. ప్రపంచ మత ఉత్సవంలో (వరల్డ్‌ రిలీజియన్‌ ఫెస్టివల్‌లో) పాల్గొనడానికి వివేకానందుడు విదేశాలకు వెళితే శ్రీశ్రీ రవిశంకర్‌ ప్రపంచాన్నే భారత దేశానికి తీసుకొచ్చారు. ..."

"...Having seen the World Cultural Festival, I am greatly impressed. I underwent into an ecstasy. I got captivated with emotions (of joy) and enthusiasm. It is awesome that, this festival of so much great size has taken place in the Capital of my country. SriSri Ravishankar, proved and demonstrated the Swami Vivekananda's saying '...whatever you think that you will be. If you think yourself weak, weak you will be; if you think yourself strong, you will be strong...' . If Vivekananda had gone abroad to participate in World Religion Festival, SriSri Ravishankar brought the world to India. ..."

ybrao-a-donkey's humble comments. वैबीराव एक गधे के विनम्र राय . వైబీరావ్ గాడిద వినమ్ర వాణి. You have every right to differ with me. I respect your right. आपको मेरे मत से भिन्न राय रखने के संपूर्ण हक है। मै उस अधिकार को परिपूर्ण रूप से गौरव देता हुँ. మీకు, మీ భిన్నమైన అభిప్రాయాన్ని కలిగిఉండే సంపూర్ణ హక్కు ఉంది. దానిని ఎంతో నేను గౌరవిస్తాను. However, pl. examine this donkey's views also. परन्तु एस गधे के दृष्टिकोण को भी अनुशीलन कीजिये. కానీ ఈ గాడిద దృష్టికోణాన్ని కూడ ఓర చూపుతో కంటజూడుమీ, క్రీగంట జూడమీ.

To undergo emotions, enthusiasm, getting impressed by festivals, is of course a matter of personal choice. Hence we shall not touch it.

Personally, I view the World Cultural Festival organised by the Art of Living Foundation (AOLF) on Yamuna River, as just a bourgeoisie extravaganza. What is so much great in mopping up funds world-wide making rhetorical speeches and presentations to persons who do not apply their minds, and throw away the funds on Colorful Lights, Laser shows, dresses and group dances. It only serves as a Deviator to divert the attention of Poor Indians who eke out a life of precarious existence in their effort to get two square meals. It is also worth noting at this juncture, that Central Government seems to have released a grant of Rs. 25 million for this extravaganza, apart from sending Defence Forces to erect structures on the Yamuna River.

The goal of this Festival appears to be, to boost the personal prestige of ShriShri Ravishankar.

Shri Venkaiah Naidu, does not seem to have studied in depth the Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda. Most of the quotes and Swami Vivekananda are just preachings, intended for others to follow, and NOT FOR HIMSELF. My readers, who wish to study some hard work done by me on Vivekananda's Complete Works , can visit : Click to go to Vivekanandayb.blogspot.com. . I have spent nearly two years studying deeply into the Complete Works. I have had mixed feelings, after writing 278 blog posts, with the help of the Complete Works. I felt that I had wasted my time. I also felt that the study has opened my eyes.



I only wish that Mr. Venkaiah Naidu cares to study the Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda IN DEPTH , whenever he finds time. I do not think he will care to. If somebody tells him about our blog, he can at least check up what has been written by me at my Vivekanandayb.blogspot.com, whether they are correct or not. If I have gone wrong, he can always correct me. I welcome my readers also to correct me, after giving me an opportunity to explain the things.

Tail Piece धूमकेतु తోక చుక్క

The Home Ministry is reported to have sent a bill to the Punjab Government, for supporting them with Central Forces, to clear the Terrorists who seized the Pathankot Airforce Station. It is very very very unreasonable. It is the duty of the Central Government to help the States, particularly those States which are situated on our borders, and face frequent Terrorist threats, to provide the Central support FREE OF COST, and IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER THEY REQUEST FOR SUCH HELP OR NOT.. Mr. Narendra Modi, when he was Chief Minister of Gujarat, claimed that he could not control 2002 Gujarat Riots and the mass killings, because the Central Government and the neighboring States have not sent him timely support. Now, Mr. Modi should show some empathy and sympathy towards the suffering States, and help them with FREE SUPPORT for the Armed Forces sent. Sending Bills for sending the forces will be a cruel joke ! This type of cruel jokes , Lord Wellesly played in British Era. Now, are we in Britain?

Shall we hope, that Ministry of Defence, will charge the AOL Foundation, for sending the Defence Personnel to build temporary bridges etc. on Yamuna River.

Subject to substantial Revision, additions and deletions. To continue and revise this, with more proof.. सशेष. సశేషం.