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From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Vivekananda Rock, Kanyakumari
Why in the News?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced his plan to visit and meditate at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu marking the culmination of the Lok Sabha election campaign.
About Vivekananda Rock:
- Vivekananda Rock Memorial is located in Kanyakumari’s Vavathurai beach, Tamil Nadu.
- It is situated on a rock island at the southernmost tip of the Indian Peninsula, where the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean meet.
- The memorial consists of two main structures: the Vivekananda Mandapam and the Shripada Mandapam.
Historic Significance of Kanyakumari:
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About Swami Vivekananda
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Birth and Death | Narendranath Datta (1862-1902) |
Message | Spread Ramakrishna’s message, reconciled it with contemporary Indian society, preached neo-Hinduism |
Spiritual Foundation | Based on the spiritual experiences of Ramakrishna, teachings of Upanishads and Gita, examples of Buddha and Jesus |
Philosophical Beliefs | Subscribed to Vedanta, believed in fundamental oneness of God, advocated for blending of Hinduism and Islam |
Advocacy for Social Action | Emphasised social action, criticised religion’s approval of oppression of the poor, called for secular and spiritual knowledge for upliftment |
Balance between Spiritualism and Materialism | Advocated for a healthy balance between spiritualism and materialism, called for a blend of Western materialism and Eastern spiritualism for global happiness |
Establishment of Ramakrishna Mission | Founded Ramakrishna Mission in 1897, used it for humanitarian relief and social work, stands for religious and social reform, advocated service as worship, not a proselytizing body |
Philosophy of Ramakrishna Mission | Believes in using technology and modern science for mankind’s service, recognizes the utility of image worship, emphasizes Vedanta philosophy as a unifying force for all religions, open to all men regardless of caste or creed |
Physical Establishment | Acquired land at Belur in 1898, shifted Ramakrishna Math there. |
PYQ:What does each of the following quotations mean to you?
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