Mind Purification
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Vivekananda on the Purification of the Mind
Swami Vivekananda warned that most people waste their time trying to meditate because they skip the very first steps of Yoga. Everyone wants silence of mind. But Yoga does not begin with silence. It begins with purification. Most people jump straight to Asana or even Meditation, but Vivekananda was blunt:If the foundation is cracked, the… 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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