Vivekananda gained global attention with his widely-reported speech at the World’s Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893. Speaking as a representative of Hinduism, he gave eloquent orations about the importance of harmony among religions. His speeches were met with acclaim in newspapers and he embarked on a tour of the United States and visited London, promulgating Vedanta and gathering followers and admirers. He later established the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, which spread his messages around the globe.
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