Vedanta
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Vivekananda: The Power of Being Real
The Serpent and the Saint When Swami Vivekananda arrived in America in the 1890s, he stood out wherever he went, dressed in saffron robes, calm, tall and full of quiet power. For many, he was unlike anything they had ever seen. One day, a well-known American lady – refined, intelligent, but skeptical – saw him Continue reading
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Swami Vivekananda on The Secret Yogic Science of Mind Control
Swami Vivekananda revealed a profound secret the ancient Yogis had discovered — that the rhythm of the breath holds the key to the rhythm of the mind. Through the simple act of conscious breathing, they found a way to still thought, calm emotion and touch the source of peace within. In his Raja Yoga lectures, Continue reading
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The Storehouse of Karma
An analogy used by Swami Vivekananda Vivekananda used this analogy to explain why some people seem to suffer or prosper disproportionately – even when their current actions don’t seem to warrant it. The Storehouse of Deeds (Sañchita Karma) Vivekananda likened a person’s entire accumulation of past actions (Karma) to a vast seed storehouse: “Each person Continue reading
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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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