Voice of Vivekananda
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The Mantra-Shâstris (upholders of the Mantra theory) believe that some words have been handed down through a succession of teachers and disciples, and the mere utterance of them will lead to some …
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There is science in Dhrupad, Kheyal, etc., but it is in Kirtana, i.e. in Mâthura and Viraha and other like compositions that there is real music — for there is feeling. Feeling is the soul, the secret …
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(Translated from Bengali ) [Shri Priya Nath Sinha] Arrangements were being made for Swamiji's leaving India for America for the second time (1899 A.D.). He had gone to Calcutta to see one of his …
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(Translated from Bengali ) [Place: Belur Math. Year: 1902.] Today is the first of Âshârh (June-July). The disciple has come to the Math before dusk from Bally, with his …
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(Translated from Bengali ) [Place: From Calcutta to the Math on a boat. Year: 1902.] While walking on the banks of the Ganga at Calcutta one afternoon, the disciple saw a Sannyasin in …
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(Translated from Bengali ) [Place: The Math, Belur. Year: 1902.] Swamiji was now staying at the Math. The disciple came to the Math and towards the evening accompanied Swamiji and …
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