Shivapuri Baba helped Swami Vivekananda in the US

It is said that Swami Vivekananda was guided by SB during the time of Parliament Of Religion at Chicago. Is it true?

Yes. But it is a difficult question, and, I am afraid, may even be controversial to answer, because there is no written record anywhene about this, as far as I know. But it was discussed among the devotees of SB, that SB was instrumental in introducing the Swami to the President of the Parliament of Religions. When the Swami asked SB how to conduct himself in the proceedings of the Parliament, SB had advised him to always stay within the bounds of the Scriptures, and also never to give any personal opinion or thoughts, without referring the subject to the Scriptures under discussion. Clearly, in this way, he would save himself from possible controversy, which could crop up then. Yes, SB helped him, as and when necessary, during that period. In the beggining, the Swami had a difficult time. He had managed to reach Chicago, but he had no provisions to sustain himself financially and so on. SB looked after him regarding this as well. But the details, as SB said," is a sort of palace secret, which is not right to be discussed in public." SB said that the Swami was a brilliant young man. He conducted himself well. Naturally he became a great success. The world knows this all.