Chapter- 1.6      A Collage


Who was Swami Vivekananda?

Answer: Swami Vivekananda was a great personality and a famous Indian philosopher.

What was the birth name of Swami Vivekananda?

Answer: His birth name was Narendra Datta.

What did Swami Vivekananda make the world aware of?

Answer: He made the world aware of the greatness of Indian philosophy.

Where did Swami Vivekananda give a famous speech?

Answer: He gave a famous speech at the Parliament of World’s Religions.

How did Swami Vivekananda begin his speech?

Answer: He began his speech with the words “Sisters and brothers of America!”

What happened after he spoke these words?

Answer: He received a two-minute standing ovation.

What did Swami Vivekananda emphasize in his speech?

Answer: He emphasized selflessness and service to mankind.

How is Swami Vivekananda regarded?

Answer: He is regarded as a patriotic saint.

What is the meaning of the quote “Arise! Awake! and stop not until the goal is reached”?

Answer: It means we should work hard and never stop until we achieve our goal.

Why should we talk to ourselves once a day?

Answer: Because it helps us meet and understand our inner self.

What should we fill our brain with according to Vivekananda?

Answer: We should fill our brain with high thoughts and ideals.

What will come if we keep high thoughts day and night?

Answer: Great work will come from such thoughts.

What does Vivekananda say about taking up one idea?

Answer: He says we should make that one idea our life.

What should we do with that one idea?

Answer: We should think, dream, and live for that idea.

What parts of the body should be filled with the idea?

Answer: The brain, muscles, nerves, and every part of the body.

What should we do with other ideas?

Answer: We should leave other ideas alone.

According to Vivekananda, what is the way to success?

Answer: Focusing on one idea and working on it is the way to success.

What happens if a person thinks he is weak?

Answer: He will become weak.

What happens if a person thinks he is strong?

Answer: He will become strong.

What does Vivekananda say about our thoughts?

Answer: He says that our thoughts shape what we become.

What activity is suggested in the lesson?

Answer: Preparing a collage about a great historical personality.

What should students gather for the collage?

Answer: They should gather information, photographs, and pictures.

Where can students collect information from?

Answer: They can use the internet.

What else should be included in the collage?

Answer: Inspirational quotes and a brief description.

What should the description explain?

Answer: It should explain the person’s importance.

What kind of personalities should students choose?

Answer: Great historical personalities.

What should students do after preparing the collage?

Answer: They should hold an exhibition in the classroom.

What is the purpose of making a collage?

Answer: The purpose is to learn about great personalities and their ideas.

What type of ideas did Vivekananda encourage?

Answer: He encouraged high and noble ideas.

Why is Swami Vivekananda an inspiration to many people?

Answer: Because of his teachings about self-confidence, service, and success.