Voice of Vivekananda
By VivekaVani
Dull periods often come at first, and that is not bad. Because it brings in the heart of a true devotee the zeal for greater endeavours. (p.172, Mahapurush Maharaj as We Saw Him, Mahapurush …
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By VivekaVani
Take up everyone with sympathy, whether he believes in Shri Ramakrishna or not. If anybody comes to you for vain dispute, politely withdraw yourselves… You must express your sympathy with people of …
By VivekaVani
Don’t hurry too much. Go slow. This is a path in which your progress will be stalled if you are impatient. Everything depends on his grace. If he is gracious, then only will you find your mind always …
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By VivekaVani
Call upon the Master and take refuge in him. Our Master is living and is bound to respond if you pray to him earnestly. For the good of the many, God – the Universal Spirit – incarnated Himself in …
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By VivekaVani
Call upon Sri Ramakrishna with all your heart. You will surely get peace of mind. (p.81, Letters for Spiritual Seekers, Swami Shivanandaji’s letter from Almora on 7April, 1914.) …
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We all struggle … If we cannot reach the Absolute, we will get somewhere, and it will be better than we are now. (p.233, C.W Vol.4, ‘Meditation’ Lecture delivered by Swamiji at the Washington Hall, …