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The Preparation – Bhakti Yoga | Swami Vivekananda
The best definition given of Bhakti-Yoga is perhaps embodied in the verse: "May that love undying which the non-discriminating have for the fleeting objects of the senses never leave this heart of …
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The Forms of Love — Manifestation | Swami Vivekananda
Here are some of the forms in which love manifests itself. First there is reverence. Why do people show reverence to temples and holy places? Because He is worshipped there, and His presence is …
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The Naturalness of Bhakti-Yoga and its Central Secret | Swami Vivekananda
"Those who with constant attention always worship You, and those who worship the Undifferentiated, the Absolute, of these who are the greatest Yogis?" — Arjuna asked of Shri Krishna. The answer was: …
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The Preparatory Renunciation – Swami Vivekananda
We have now finished the consideration of what may be called the preparatory Bhakti, and are entering on the study of the Parâ-Bhakti or supreme devotion. We have to speak of a preparation to the …
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Conclusion ( Bhakti Yoga ) – Swami Vivekananda
When this highest ideal of love is reached, philosophy is thrown away; who will then care for it? Freedom, Salvation, Nirvâna — all are thrown away; who cares to become free while in the enjoyment of …
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