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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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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: 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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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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