How did Swami Vivekananda describe India's tradition of welcoming refugees at the World Parliament of Religions?
At the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893, Swami Vivekananda said he was proud to belong to a nation which has sheltered the persecuted and refugees of all religions and all nations of the Earth. He specifically mentioned that India gave refuge to the Israelites when their holy temple was destroyed by Roman tyranny. He also mentioned that India sheltered the Zoroastrian nation. His words highlighted India's long tradition of providing safety and acceptance to people fleeing persecution from various parts of the world, reflecting the country's cultural values of inclusion and compassion towards all communities.