##48 (Vivekananda) Whirlwind Tour In North India

From May 1897, he travelled In North India and lectured At many places, like Almora Punjab and Jammu-Kashmir. At Jammu, he had a discussion Personally with Maharaja to open A Monastery for training young men On the doctrines of Hindu Religion. Despite his physical weakness, He covered many places, Situated in Northern parts And spoke about the Vedas. “The individual’s strength Is the Nation’s strength, ” This was his slogan That he told everyone. “Be good to others. Learn all the virtues, Such as service to the poor, Universal love and character.” “Build up strength, Self-respect is worth. Promote unity among all. Practice self-control.” In all the meetings, These were the slogans, With his powerful voice, He told the audience, Early in 1898, the Belur Math, In the name of Ramakrishna Math, Was commissioned to function As Headquarters of this mission. The lady disciple, Sister Nivedita, Was trained by Vivekananda Along with other western disciples, To take up various arduous duties. In the Holy Mother’s vision, They moved like her children. Nivedita adopted the ways Of a woman in a Hindu house. He took rest for a few days In the vicinity of Himalayas. He felt that place homely And his health improved slightly.