Which of the following statements is true of Vivekananda's beliefs?
a. He emphasized Vedic sacrifices to become prosperous.
b. He stressed the philosophical teachings of the Vedas.
c. He advocated religious pluralism.
d. He put value on ordinary life.
c. He advocated religious pluralism.
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. The Hinduism of Vivekananda was not so devotional or oriented to sacrifices.
b. Incorrect. The Hinduism of Vivekananda was not oriented to the Vedas.
c. Correct. Vivekananda believed that the Vedanta was the sum of all world religions, and he was one of the world's first advocates of religious pluralism.
d. Incorrect. The Hinduism of Vivekananda did not put a premium on ordinary life.
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