yoga
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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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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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