Spirituality
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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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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 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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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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सच्चे आनंद का मार्ग: भोग से आत्म-सुख की ओर यात्रा
अक्सर हम अपने मन की अशांति और बेचैनी से बचने के लिए घूमने-फिरने, मनोरंजन, स्वादिष्ट भोजन, सोशल मीडिया, आकर्षण या आराम जैसी चीज़ों का सहारा लेते हैं। ये सब हमें कुछ देर के लिए तो अच्छा महसूस करवाते हैं, लेकिन इनके खत्म होते ही वही बेचैनी, खालीपन और अशांति फिर लौट आती है। ऐसा क्यों? Continue reading
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