Voice of Vivekananda
By VivekaVani
“Another truth I have realized is that the altruistic service only is religion, the rest, such as ceremonial observances, are madness – even it is wrong to hanker after one’s own salvation. Liberation …
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“Have you realized that you are the spirit? When you say, “I do,” what is meant by that – this lump of flesh called the body or the spirit, the infinite, ever blessed, effulgent, immortal? You may be …
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“Pulling you free from worldly tribulations the Lord has placed you at His holy feet. Is this not a rare fortune…This is the time for such practices. One must do them at a young age. And you shall do …
By VivekaVani
Sri Ramakrishna passed away on 16 August 1886, at the Cossipore garden house. Some of his young disciples had to return to their homes against their wishes, while others had no place to go. They were …
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“A monk must be beyond all attachments. Golden chains are as much of a bond as iron chains. A monk must have no attachments” (p.61, In the Company of the Holy Mother) A Brahmo Devotee : How can …
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“Do your worldly duties with a part of your mind and direct most of it to God. A sadhu should think of God with three-quarters of his mind and with one quarter should do his other duties. He should be …
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