Vedanta
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The Superpower To Become Unshakable
We’ve all been there: Someone makes a snide comment about your outfit. A colleague ignores your suggestion in a meeting. A family member criticizes a choice you made. In those moments, something inside you “stings.” You feel hot, defensive or suddenly very small. Usually, we blame the other person for “making” us feel bad. But Continue reading
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Swami Vivekananda on Brain Power, Memory & Mental Efficiency
Swami Vivekananda extensively spoke about improving brain power, memory and overall mental efficiency. His approach was rooted in the principles of Rāja Yoga, emphasizing that: The mind is the source of all power, and its potential is unlocked through the discipline of concentration (Dhāraṇā). 🧠 Concentration: The Master Key Vivekananda repeatedly taught that the difference Continue reading
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The King Who Forgot Who He Was – Vivekananda’s Lesson on True Identity
From Swami Vivekananda’s early wandering days. The Anxious King During his travels as a Parivrājaka, Vivekananda was once invited to the court of a small Rāja.The king was kind, educated and outwardly powerful but inside he was crumbling. He lived in constant fear:– fear of losing his kingdom,– fear of conspiracies,– fear of taxes,– fear Continue reading
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Swami Vivekananda’s lesson on practical Vedanta
The Endless Debate At the Math, Swami Vivekananda once observed a group of his brother monks, all brilliant scholars, deeply engaged in an intense philosophical discussion. They were debating Māyā – the cosmic illusion. Was the world absolutely real? Absolutely unreal? Or a blend of both?The discussion went on endlessly – abstract, circular, and increasingly Continue reading
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Kapalbhati Pranayama: The Skull Shining Breath for Energy and Clarity
Kapalbhati Pranayama, often called the “Skull Shining Breath,” is one of yoga’s most dynamic and cleansing practices. Its name comes from two Sanskrit words – kapala meaning skull and bhati meaning shining or illuminating. This technique is known for its energizing, purifying effect on both body and mind. Though it shares some similarities with Bhastrika Continue reading
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Vivekananda and the Proud Rāja
An incident from Swami Vivekananda’s wandering days in Rajputana The Visit to the Court During his Parivrājaka (wandering monk) days, Swami Vivekananda traveled through Rajputana (modern Rajasthan), observing the customs of various princely states. He was once invited to the court of a wealthy and powerful Rāja (King) – a man proud of his lineage, Continue reading
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When Vivekananda Saw a Vision of Durga
An incident from Swami Vivekananda’s life that reveals his unshakeable faith in India’s destiny and his foresight about the revival of Indian spirituality. Days of Wandering During his Parivrājaka (wandering monk) days – before leaving for the West – Swami Vivekananda was deeply contemplating India’s future. The Despair and the Question As he traveled across Continue reading
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Vivekananda and the Milkmaid: The Strength of True Detachment
In his early days as a wandering monk – a Parivrājaka – Swami Vivekananda travelled across northern India, meeting people from every walk of life. It was during this time that he came across a story that revealed what true renunciation really means. The Strict Monk Vivekananda stayed for a while in a hermitage near Continue reading
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The Yogi and the Sound of the Bell
A disciple once asked Swami Vivekananda, “Swamiji, when I sit down to meditate, my mind is constantly distracted by sounds — a barking dog, people talking, the clock ticking.How can I shut all this out and focus?” Vivekananda smiled and told him a story. The Yogi’s Secret There once lived an advanced Yogi near a Continue reading
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Vivekananda – Master Your Destiny
Swami Vivekananda’s insights into human nature, strength and self-mastery continue to feel as fresh today as they did over a century ago. Among his most powerful teachings is one he often shared with young people – a clear, almost scientific explanation of how our thoughts shape our destiny. The Chain of Destiny Vivekananda would say Continue reading
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