From May 1897, he travelled <br />In North India and lectured <br />At many places, like Almora <br />Punjab and Jammu-Kashmir. <br /> <br />At Jammu, he had a discussion <br />Personally with Maharaja to open <br />A Monastery for training young men <br />On the doctrines of Hindu Religion. <br /> <br />Despite his physical weakness, <br />He covered many places, <br />Situated in Northern parts <br />And spoke about the Vedas. <br /> <br />“The individual’s strength <br />Is the Nation’s strength, ” <br />This was his slogan <br />That he told everyone. <br /> <br />“Be good to others. <br />Learn all the virtues, <br />Such as service to the poor, <br />Universal love and character.” <br /> <br />“Build up strength, <br />Self-respect is worth. <br />Promote unity among all. <br />Practice self-control.” <br /> <br />In all the meetings, <br />These were the slogans, <br />With his powerful voice, <br />He told the audience, <br /> <br />Early in 1898, the Belur Math, <br />In the name of Ramakrishna Math, <br />Was commissioned to function <br />As Headquarters of this mission. <br /> <br />The lady disciple, Sister Nivedita, <br />Was trained by Vivekananda <br />Along with other western disciples, <br />To take up various arduous duties. <br /> <br />In the Holy Mother’s vision, <br />They moved like her children. <br />Nivedita adopted the ways <br />Of a woman in a Hindu house. <br /> <br />He took rest for a few days <br />In the vicinity of Himalayas. <br />He felt that place homely <br />And his health improved slightly.<br /><br />Rajaram Ramachandran<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/48-vivekananda-whirlwind-tour-in-north-india/
