One day during his travels in the Himalayas, Vivekananda sat for meditation under a pipal tree by the side of a stream. There he experienced the oneness of the universe and man — that man is a …
The Spirit and Influence of Vedanta – Swami Vivekananda
Before going into the subject of this afternoon, will you allow me to say a few words of thanks, now that I have the opportunity? I have lived three years amongst you. I have travelled over nearly the …
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The Noseless Saint – Swami Vivekananda
The present writer [Swamiji] had occasion to ask the saint [Pavahari Baba] the reason for his not coming out of his cave to help the world. At first, with his native humility and humour, he gave the …
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Sri Ramakrishna about Curing His Own Disease
Pandit Shashadhar asks the Master to cure his own disease through yogic power: his response. We cannot resist relating another event regarding the depth of the Master’s nondual knowledge. At this …
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Sarah Farmer
American heiress, founder of Greenacre Religious Conferences, an offshoot of the Parliament of Religions at Chicago. Daughter of Moses Gerrish Farmer, a pioneer inventor of electric bulbs, famous …
Mrs. John J.Bagley
Widow of John Judson Bagley, ex-governor of Michigan, America. Known to be “a lady of rare culture and unusual spirituality”, “one of Detroit’s most widely known and honoured women.” She was spirited …