Regarding Sister Nivedita, consider the following statements:1. She be...
Sister Nivedita, also known as Margaret Noble, was a disciple of Swami Vivekananda and played an important role in the spread of his teachings. She became the first Western woman to be received into an Indian monastic order when she was initiated into the vow of brahmacharya by Swami Vivekananda in 1898.
However, she did not serve as the president of the Ramakrishna Mission. After Swami Vivekananda's passing, she continued to work for the propagation of his teachings and established the Ramakrishna Sarada Mission, a women's organization based on the ideals of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda.
Regarding the teachings of Buddhists, Sister Nivedita did not term them as anti-Vedic and regressive. In fact, she was deeply influenced by the teachings of Buddhism and saw them as complementary to the Vedantic philosophy. She believed that the ultimate goal of both traditions was the same - the realization of the ultimate reality or Brahman.
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Regarding Sister Nivedita, consider the following statements:1. She be...
< b="" />1. Sister Nivedita became the first Western woman to be received into an Indian monastic order.< />
Sister Nivedita, born as Margaret Elizabeth Noble, was a Scottish-Irish social worker, writer, and disciple of Swami Vivekananda. She traveled to India in 1898 and became deeply influenced by the teachings of Swami Vivekananda and his philosophy. Impressed by her dedication and commitment, Swami Vivekananda accepted her as his disciple and initiated her into the monastic order of Ramakrishna Mission, making her the first Western woman to be received into an Indian monastic order. This event was a significant milestone in the history of intercultural and interreligious exchange.
< b="" />2. Sister Nivedita served as the president of the Ramakrishna Mission.< />
Although Sister Nivedita played a crucial role in promoting the ideals of Ramakrishna Mission and actively participated in its activities, she did not serve as the president of the organization. The Ramakrishna Mission is a philanthropic and spiritual organization founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1897. It aims to serve humanity through various educational, medical, and relief activities. While Sister Nivedita had a close association with the mission and worked closely with its members, she did not hold the position of president.
< b="" />3. Sister Nivedita termed the teachings of Buddhists as anti-Vedic and regressive.< />
This statement is incorrect. Sister Nivedita had a deep respect for various religious traditions and advocated for interfaith harmony. She was greatly influenced by the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, who emphasized the unity of all religions. Sister Nivedita believed in the importance of understanding and appreciating different religious perspectives. While she was a devoted follower of Vedanta philosophy, she never used derogatory terms like "anti-Vedic" or "regressive" to describe the teachings of Buddhists or any other religious tradition. In fact, she wrote extensively on Buddhism and its significance in India's cultural and spiritual heritage.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A' - 1 only. Sister Nivedita became the first Western woman to be received into an Indian monastic order, but she did not serve as the president of the Ramakrishna Mission, and she did not term the teachings of Buddhists as anti-Vedic and regressive.