By News18,Vani Mehrotra

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared a 1893 speech by Swami Vivekananda, and said it is among the most celebrated and inspiring moments in history.
Swami Vivekananda’s speech, as shared by PM Modi, was delivered at the World’s Parliament of Religions in Chicago on September 11, and is regarded as one of the most iconic and remarkable speeches.
Sharing the speech, PM Modi wrote on X, “This speech by Swami Vivekananda, delivered in Chicago on this day in 1893, is widely regarded as a watershed moment.”
“Emphasising harmony and universal brotherhood, he passionately spoke about the ideals of Indian culture on the world stage. It is truly among the most celebrated and inspiring moments in our history,” he added.

This speech by Swami Vivekananda, delivered in Chicago on this day in 1893, is widely regarded as a watershed moment. Emphasising harmony and universal brotherhood, he passionately spoke about the ideals of Indian culture on the world stage. It is truly among the most celebrated…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 11, 2025

During his 1893 speech, Swami Vivekanand made a passionate plea for religious tolerance and syncretism, which remain relevant even today.
“It fills my heart with joy unspeakable to rise in response to the warm and cordial welcome which you have given us. I thank you in the name of the most ancient order of monks in the world; I thank you in the name of the mother of religions; and I thank you in the name of the millions and millions of Hindu people of all classes and sects,” the opening para of his speech read.
“I am proud to belong to a religion which has taught the world both tolerance and universal acceptance,” Swami Vivekanand had said.
“We believe not only in universal toleration, but we accept all religions as true. I am proud to belong to a nation which has sheltered the persecuted and the refugees of all religions and all nations of the earth,” he had said in his speech.