This idea of complete self-sacrifice is illustrated in the following story: After the battle of Kurukshetra the five Pandava brothers performed a great sacrifice and made very large gifts to the poor. …
February 20: Lord is the Operator
Swami Shivananda passed away in Belur Math (1934) If anyone ever asked where he would go after leaving the body, Swami Shivananda replied that his rightful place would be in Ramakrishnaloka with …
Swami Vivekananda’s Quotes On Meditation
Swami Vivekananda's grip over meditation (dhyana) was visible from his early childhood. In his childhood he observed the elder members of his family worshipping and meditating. He too used …
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Swami Vivekananda’s Quotes On The Freedom Of The Mind
Swami Vivekananda, following the Eastern philosopher and Vedantic conclusion, discarded the idea that the mind is free. He believed that the mind, like all other things in nature from giant star to …
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Swami Vivekananda’s Quotes On The Upanishads
In this page we'll collect Swami Vivekananda's quotes and comments on the Upanishads. Related articles and sub-articles are listed at the bottom of the page Katha Upanishad Main …
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February 16: Have Patience
Have patience, my son - it will grow beyond all your expectations…. Every work has got to pass through hundreds of difficulties before succeeding. Those that persevere will see the light, sooner or …