Voice of Vivekananda
By VivekaVani
I have never preached personalities. My own life is guided by the enthusiasm of this great soul; but others will decide for themselves how far they share in this attitude. Inspiration is not filtered …
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By VivekaVani
Faith in the guru’s words. One attains God by following the guru’s instructions step by step. It is like reaching an object by following the trail of a thread. He is unknowable by the mind engrossed …
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By VivekaVani
“Let me write down something for you all: If you still entertain any doubt as to Shri Ramakrishna's being a jewel - expert, what then is the difference between you and a madman! Behold, …
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By VivekaVani
Your idea is grand but our nation is totally lacking in the faculty of organisation. It is this one drawback which produces all sorts of evil. We are altogether averse to making a common cause for …
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By VivekaVani
The present convention, which is one of the most august assemblies ever held, is in itself a vindication, a declaration to the world of the wonderful doctrine preached in the Gita: "Whosoever comes to …
By VivekaVani
“Hold this idea constantly in your mind: ‘Within me art thou; outside me art thou. I am the machine; thou art the operator. I act according to thy bidding.’ What more is needed? Can it be achieved by …