Vedanta
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The Boastful Yogi
A story often narrated by Swami Vivekananda Vivekananda would share this story to critique the tendency to seek miraculous spiritual powers (Siddhis) instead of focusing on true realization. The Boastful Yogi A highly regarded Yogi lived near the Ganga River. He was known throughout the region for his intense practices and the rumors of the… Continue reading
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Swami Vivekananda’s Tale: Never Stop Striving
Swami Vivekananda told a story of a poor woodcutter. The woodcutter once heard a divine voice say, “Go forward, and you shall find.” He walked a little into the forest and found copper. Delighted with his new wealth, he stopped his search. After some time, the voice called again, “Go forward.”This time he went deeper… Continue reading
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Swami Vivekananda on Chitta Shuddhi
Swami Vivekananda often used the metaphor of a mirror to explain the relationship between the mind and the Atman (Self). This teaching was often shared with disciples who struggled to control their thoughts and emotions. The Question of Reflection Vivekananda said that the highest spiritual truth, the Atman (God), is always present within us as… Continue reading
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Risha’s Wake-Up Call – From Brain Rot to Clarity
Risha worked in software. Every day after long hours of coding and meetings, she felt drained. To “relax,” she reached for what everyone else did – reels, shorts, junk food, random gossip podcasts. The promise was escape. But in reality, her mind was noisier, her body heavier, her sleep shallow. Weeks passed. She noticed she… Continue reading
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