Swami Vivekananda and Malcolm X

I am at a loss for words.

An interesting subject. Anything more I write at this moment may sound unnecessarily disrespectful.

Swami Vivekananda and Malcolm X were both male. Beyond that, any attempts to draw a similarity would be a long stretch.

The Swami led a clean life. Malcolm X was found ``mentally disqualified for military service`` because of psychopathic personality inadequacies, sexual perversion, and psychiatric rejection. He followed that act later by pushing dope, playing the numbers, peddling bootleg whiskey, and hustling.

The Swami knew his roots – and was comfortable with them. Malcom X did not and disowned the label given by the white man.

Most importantly, the Swami preached a path of understanding. Malcom X a path of confrontation.

Apples and oranges are both fruits. But that is where the similarity practically ends!

trail Ranade blazed

You might want to read up on Agarkar and Phule.

A very good read - both in information and comparison. Particualrly for a person who is an ablivion to both the names of personae and their work. Well done!

Vivekanda is one way to go...

But for me the trail that the great Ranade blazed is the real inspiration...

Mirror of Truth

the sages
found and fought
now the mirror
of Truth lies
shattered
each piece valued
possessed
for the truth
it deflects