We believe not only in universal toleration, but we accept all religions as true. I am proud to belong to a religion which has taught the world both tolerance and universal acceptance. My thanks, also, to some of the speakers on this platform who, referring to the delegates from the Orient, have told you that these men from far-off nations may well claim the honor of bearing to different lands the idea of toleration. 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 millions and millions of Hindu people of all classes and sects. It fills my heart with joy unspeakable to rise in response to the warm and cordial welcome which you have given us. Read on below for the whole text of the speech: Vivekananda had received a standing ovation for two minutes after his speech which went on to establish him as the greatest figure in the Parliament of World Religions and India as the mother of religions. Swami Vivekananda spoke about the importance of abolishing fanaticism in all forms, a relevant issue in the world, especially our country which is not only one of the oldest, but is also one of the youngest in terms of the population. Held from September 11 to 27 that year, this was the first Parliament of the World’s Religions, and delegates from all over the world had joined this Parliament. On September 11, 1893, Swami Vivekananda represented India and Hinduism at the Parliament of the World’s Religions.
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