The Monk and his life

The great figure, Swami Vivekananda, who had been worshipped over decades, was a Man of words. His charismatic aura seemed to have been reverential across the globe. But how much do we actually know about him? 
Here are some not known facts about 'Him' that I bet will fill you with wonder!

Prepared to jump out of your skin? Let's get started :D

1. Swami Vivekananda who was known for his brilliant eloquence scored a disappointing 47% at the University entrance examination, a 56% in his BA exam and a 46% in FA ( later the exam was named 'Intermediate Arts', i.e, IA).

2. Taking advantage of his sudden crisis at family and indigence, many ladies from well-to-do families, tried to woo him every way; for he seemed to have impressed them unknowingly. Alas! none of them succeeded. He preferred to keep himself away from such influences. To one of them he said gently, " Shun these worthless desires and call upon God".

3.“Do you know why we Duttas are so talented in our thinking? Ours is a family with a history of suicides. There have been many in our family who have taken their own lives. We are eccentric. We do not think before we act. We simply do what we like and do not worry about the consequences", said Swamiji to Yogen Maharaj, when his sister Jogendrabala committed suicide. 

4. Although he respected women from the bottom of his heart,  gladly took actions for their betterment, he was strictly particular about certain things. He never allowed a woman in his Monastery. No, not even his mother. 

5. Swamiji surprisingly could predict his death. He sketchily confirmed the fact every so often that he would not live beyond 40 years of age. He died at the age of 39. He also said in his last days that India would cherish freedom in 50 years’ time. And that's what happened! But his death has been a cause of mystery to some. As his disciples would say that he attained mahasamadhi but he was found to have died by rupturing brain blood vessels. His disciples said mahasamadhi can only be attained by piercing Brahmarandhra-the aperture in the crown of the head.

About the Author:

 Manjima Sarkar is an English Honours student at Loreto College, Kolkata. She is a dance enthusiast and a poetry admirer. Manjima is also the Founder of 'Quirkopedia'.