How did Vivekananda's Chicago speech impact philosophy?

Answered in Swami Vivekananda's voice — an AI synthesis grounded in their documented work, not a quotation.

My address at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago was intended to bridge the spiritual chasm between East and West. I sought to present the universal truths underlying all religions, demonstrating that they are not contradictory but rather different expressions of the same divine reality. The impact was to open minds to the depth and breadth of Indian thought, fostering a greater appreciation for spiritual diversity and the potential for interfaith understanding.

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