Swami Vivekananda & Other Disciples
The Soul is Omnipresent, Formless, Birthless & Deathless
“According to Advaita Vedanta, the Self, the Atman, in you, in me, in every one, is omnipresent. You are as much in the sun now as in this earth, as much in England as in America.”
– Swami Vivekananda
How to Love Properly, Without Attachment
“Do not make the mistake of giving the heart to anything that is changing, because that is misery. Remain unattached. The heart’s love is due to only One.” – Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda Saw a Poor Hawker Selling Gram. Here is What He Did…
A story highlighting Swami Vivekananda’s kind-heartedness from the book: Swami Vivekananda – The Friend of All.
True Non Violence Requires Immense Strength of Mind
The person who does not retaliate, however he is hurt, however he is offended by others, is a person of terrible strength. He alone is truly non-violent,
“Do You Protect Me, or Do I Protect You?” A Profound Spiritual Experience of Swami Vivekananda
The ancient temple of Kshir Bhavani had long ago, been destroyed by Muslim invaders. When Swami Vivekananda thought of repairing it, he suddenly heard the celestial voice of the Divine Mother speak to him in an Akashvani.
The Tremendous Play of Maya
Yoga and Bhoga – union with God and sense-enjoyment – cannot go together. One cannot attain the bliss of Brahman unless one gives up attachment to sense enjoyments.
Is Dying in Varanasi, Spiritually Advantageous to a True Devotee?
Swami Shivananda, the direct disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, had grown old and was not keeping well. Some well-wishers suggested that he leave the Belur Math in Calcutta and go reside in Varanasi to spend the last years of his life.
It is a belief amongst Hindus that those who die in the holy city of Varanasi, attain to a high spiritual state after death. Hence this suggestion was made to him. What was Swami Shivananda’s response? We discover in this post.
Counting of Age by Years is Ignorance – Soul is Ageless, Without Beginning and End
Deer often mistake a mirage for water and jump into it. Similarly we also think and act as if we shall live on earth forever. We mistake the ephemeral world for real, and cause ourselves endless sorrow.
A Guru’s Body Eventually Falls Off. Therefore Devotees Should Establish an Inner Contact with the Guru
The body of a guru has to fall off one day; no one is immortal. Therefore devotees must strive hard to establish an inner contact with the guru and try to see him/her in their visions. Sri Ramakrishna is in his subtle body today, and he reveals himself to all devotees who call on him sincerely.