Voice of Vivekananda
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For one who is temperate in food and recreation, who is detached and self-restrained in work, who is regulated in sleep and in vigil—Yoga brings about the cessation of the travail of Samsàra [i.e., …
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Perception of truthfulness A husband and wife invited us to drive down and take a ride in their private plane. Most of us boys, I think all, jumped at the chance, though I am sure I had some …
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(An excerpt from Madame Verdier's journal quoted in the New Discoveries, Vol. 1, pp. 487-88.) [As told by Madame Emma Calvé‚ to Madame Drinette Verdier] Mr. X, in whose home Swamiji was …
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Insights from 'Entropy Theory': For a change to occur, you must apply more energy to the system than is extracted by the system. Entropy is a scientific concept that's often associated with …
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Offering pranams to Sri Ramakrishna Swami Shankaranandaji once told Swami Veetaraganandaji (Shyamapada Maharaj), “Do you know how to offer your pranams to Sri Sri Thakur when you visit the temple? …