##44 (Vivekananda) Religion In America

Freedom, equality and justice Had been the most valuable treasures Cherished in the American hearts And were the basis of their politics. Religion also played its vital role, Well among the American people, But more than the spiritual progress, Material value occupied the first place. The reason was, the tremendous Progress in technology and science, That increased their prospects Besides their rich life styles. To give America a religious flavor, Efforts were made thereafter. As in the Parliament of Religion, A forum to study all religions. This forum gave a chance For every religion to place Their best religious practices Before the learned audience. Vivekananda scored high marks In this evaluation process To the credit of the Hindus, With his thundering lectures. He kept America in high esteem For having extended this forum To all the world religions In the name of Parliament of Religions. This forum proved that the success Of technology and science Responsible for material prosperity, Couldn’t destroy any spiritual activity. The result was, a closer contact Between the East and the West On the material platform As well as in the spiritual forum. In the eyes of America The prestige of India Shot up by leaps and bounds Only after Swamiji’s lectures.