The New Spiritual Rockstar
'After his talk at the Parliament of World Religions, Swami Vivekananda became an instant celebrity. Hordes of men and women would flock to hear him speak. Multiple talks of his were arranged in places like Chicago, Boston, New York, San Francisco and elsewhere where people gathered to see this Hindu monk from India.
"We sat in the very last seat of the hall, clasping each other’s hands as the impressive orator gave a never-to-be -forgotten talk on things spiritual.... my husband said: ‘I feel that man knows more of God than we do" - Ella Wheeler Wilcox, American Writer and Poet.
“He is a great favorite at the Parliament.... If he merely crosses the platform he is applauded.... they used to keep Vivekananda until the end of the programme to make people stay....” The Boston Evening Post'
"We sat in the very last seat of the hall, clasping each other’s hands as the impressive orator gave a never-to-be -forgotten talk on things spiritual.... my husband said: ‘I feel that man knows more of God than we do" - Ella Wheeler Wilcox, American Writer and Poet.
“He is a great favorite at the Parliament.... If he merely crosses the platform he is applauded.... they used to keep Vivekananda until the end of the programme to make people stay....” The Boston Evening Post'