##41 (Vivekananda) Swamiji On Hinduism

Swamiji was given chances To speak about twelve times In the Parliament of Religions, And he spoke on various topics. He spoke on Hindu psychology, Metaphysics and theology, In brief, but in a convincing way, When his turn came every day. The divinity of the soul, The man’s ultimate goal, The oneness of existence, The harmony of religions, The Lord’s non-duality, The Unity in diversity, Like this, on various topics He spoke in his addresses. He said in the final session, “Conversion of a Christian Into a Hindu or Buddhist, Is not at all a must.” “A Hindu or Buddhist, Likewise, need not convert Himself into a Christian, And change his religion.” “Let each one maintain The spirit of his religion, According to its own laws, And assimilate that of others.” “Holiness, purity, and charity Are, in fact, the basic quality Of every religion in the world, This, one should understand.” “Great men and women Arose in every religion, To lead the masses on In the right direction.” “Let no individual dream And, on the roof top, claim, That his own religion is the best And those of others are worst.” “Help and not Fight” “Destroy not, but assimilate.” “Harmony and Peace.” “No Dissension please.” He raised these slogans, At the end of his talks, More to impress upon everyone, The objects of Universal Religion.”