[3] With funds collected by his Madras disciples, the kings of Mysore, Ramnad, and Khetri, as well as diwans and other followers, Narendra left Mumbai for Chicago on 31 May 1893.

[5] During his journey from Yokohama to Canada aboard the RMS Empress of India, Vivekananda accidentally met Jamsetji Tata, who was also traveling to Chicago.

Tata, a businessman who had made his initial fortune in the opium trade with China[6] and had established one of India's first textile mills, was on his way to Chicago to gather new business ideas.

[8] After reaching Chicago, Vivekananda learned that no one could attend the Parliament of the World's Religions as a delegate without proper credentials.

Impressed by Vivekananda's knowledge, wisdom, and eloquence, Professor Wright strongly encouraged him to represent Hinduism at the Parliament of the World's Religions.

[9] Vivekananda later wrote, "He urged upon me the necessity of going to the Parliament of Religions, which he thought would give an introduction to the nation.

He later described feeling as though someone or something else had taken over his body: "The Soul of India, the echo of the Rishis, the voice of Ramakrishna, the mouthpiece of the resurgent Time spirit.

The Muslim sits in his little well and thinks that is the whole world.Vivekananda gave a brief introduction to Hinduism and spoke on "The Meaning of the Hindu Religion."

Swami Vivekananda's famous speech at the Parliament of the World's Religions on 19 September 1893 is a historic and impactful moment in the history of Hinduism and interfaith dialogue.

Delivered over a century ago, this speech is in the public domain, meaning it can be freely accessed and used without copyright restrictions.

He expressed regret over the efforts of Christian missionaries attempting to save the souls of Indians, while poverty was a far more critical issue.

He then explained that his aim in joining the Chicago Parliament of Religions was to seek aid for his impoverished people.