Swami Vivekananda

I Discussion at The Graduate Philosophical Society of Harvard UniversityII At The Twentieth Century Club of BostonIII At The Brooklyn Ethical Society, BrooklynIV Selections from The Math DiaryV Yoga, …

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Q. — How can Vedanta be realised? A. — By "hearing, reflection, and meditation". Hearing must take place from a Sad-guru. Even if one is not a regular disciple, but is a fit aspirant and hears the …

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(In answer to a few questions put by Sister Nivedita, Swamiji jotted down the replies on May 24, 1900 at San Francisco.) Q. — I cannot remember what parts Prithvi Rai and Chând disguised themselves …

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YOGA, VAIRAGYA, TAPASYA, LOVE Q. — Does Yoga serve to keep the body in its full health and vitality? A. — It does. It staves off disease. As objectification of one's own body is difficult, it is …

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(Selections from the Math Diary) (Translated from Bengali ) Q. — Whom can we call a Guru? A. — He who can tell your past and future is your Guru. Q. — How can one have …

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(At the Brooklyn Ethical Society, Brooklyn, U. S. A.) Q. — How can you reconcile your optimistic views with the existence of evil, with the universal prevalence of sorrow and pain? A. — I can …

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