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Vivekananda's Address
- When
- September 1893
- Where
- World's Congress Auxiliary Building
Swami Vivekananda delivered a landmark speech beginning with "Sisters and brothers of America..." during the Parliament.
Vivekananda arrived in Chicago on July 30, 1893, intending to participate in the Parliament. He delivered a landmark speech beginning with the words "Sisters and brothers of America...". His knowledge of Western esotericism aided his success in Western esoteric circles, beginning with this speech.
Sources
- Swami Vivekananda Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
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