Voice of Vivekananda
By VivekaVani
In the Kaliyuga, man, being totally dependent on food for life, cannot altogether shake off the idea that he is the body. In this state of mind, it is not proper for him to say, ‘I am He.’ When a man …
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By VivekaVani
The important thing is somehow to cultivate devotion to God and love for him. What is the use of knowing many things? It is enough to cultivate love of God by following any of the paths. When you have …
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By VivekaVani
“He is the Lord of all. He can do everything. He who has made the law can also change it. There is a view that a man’s inner spirit is not awakened unless he is through with enjoyment. But what is …
By VivekaVani
By VivekaVani
“One can see God’s form. One sees God when all upadhis disappear and reasoning stops. Then a man becomes speechless and goes into samadhi…Perfect Jnana and perfect bhakti are one and the same thing. A …
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By VivekaVani
“As long as a man analyses with the mind, he cannot reach the Absolute. As long as you reason with your mind, you have no way of getting rid of the universe and the objects of the senses – form, …