religion
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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