Question

According to Swami Vivekananda, 'Universal Religion' would consist in recognising that there are different ways of approaching the religious object. The watch-word for universal religion is \underline{\hspace{2cm}.}

• A. Tolerance
• B. Acceptance
• C. Submission
• D. Adoration

Hint:

Remember: Tolerance = passive, Acceptance = active recognition. Vivekananda always stressed the latter.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Vivekananda's vision of Universal Religion
Swami Vivekananda emphasized that true universal religion should not merely tolerate, but actively accept all religions as valid paths to the same truth.

Step 2: Distinction between tolerance and acceptance
- Tolerance means bearing with differences without interference, but still with a sense of "otherness."
- Acceptance, on the other hand, implies full recognition of the validity of other faiths as equally true.

Step 3: Apply to the question
Hence, the watch-word of universal religion as per Vivekananda is not "tolerance," but "acceptance." \[ \boxed{\text{Correct Answer: (B) Acceptance}} \]