Voice of Vivekananda
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"Kashi (or Varanasi) was created by Lord Shiva and is an independent intelligence called Kashi Devi. After He created Her, Kashi Devi asked a boon of Lord Shiva, Mahadeva, “Bless me so that whoever …
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A young Sannyâsin went to a forest; there he meditated, worshipped, and practiced Yoga for a long time. After years of hard work and practice, he was one day sitting under a tree, when some dry leaves …
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Devi Mahatmyam and Advaita The Devi Mahatmyam (Devi Mahatya/Chandi Path/Durga Saptashati) is deeply connected to Advaita philosophy, even though it is a central scripture of the Shakta …
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In this article we'll make a collection of Swami Vivekananda's quotes and comments on soul. All nature is working for the enjoyment and experience of the soul.[Source]All powers and all purity and …
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The Four Principles Mahavakyas "Consciousness is Brahman." prajñānam brahma - (Aitareya Upanishad 3.1.3) ('Consciousness is Ultimate Reality') "I am Brahman." aham brahmāsmi - (Brihadaranyaka …
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He wrote in his memoirs: “.... Desire for inquiry came. Looking into the current of events, sometimes faith, sometimes doubt, emerged. Everybody with whom I discussed my problem said unanimously that …