Swami Shivananda was born on 16th November 1854 “In those days when we used to visit the Master I frequently had to go to home, because I was married. It was distasteful to me. Somehow or other I …
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November 15: Spiritual Practice Is Extremely Necessary
I find the attention of the people fixed on earthly things. They are all rushing about for the sake of their stomachs. No one is thinking of God…Many people entering the world, become more and more …
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November 14: Be Vigilant
Always be vigilant in spiritual life. Don’t be over-daring in any matter. Overconfidence leads to disaster. Vain is your studying the scriptures and futile your association with the holy, if you …
Sarat Chandra Chakravarty
Sharatchandra Chakravarty (1868-1942)—Well-known lay disciple of Swamiji, author of the famed Swami Shishya Samvad. Born on 21.2.1868 in Kotapara (or Kurashi) village of Madaripur in Faridpore …
November 13: Learn Obedience First
It is not at all in our nature to do a work conjointly. It is to this that our miserable condition is due. He who knows how to obey knows how to command. Learn obedience first. Among these Western …
November 12: Why Should You Hope?
Be free; hope for nothing from anyone. I am sure if you look back upon your lives you will find that you were always vainly trying to get help from others which never came. All the help that has come …