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1863–1902
Swami Vivekananda (12 January 1863 – 4 July 1902) was a teacher of Vedanta philosophy, and one of the most famous and influential spiritual leaders of Hinduism.
Also known as: Vivekanand swami, Vivekananda, Vivekananda, Swami
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God is very merciful to those whom He sees struggling heart and soul for spiritual realization. But remain idle, without any struggle, and you will see that His grace will never come.
Fear is death, fear is sin, fear is hell, fear is unrighteousness, fear is wrong life. All the negative thoughts and ideas that are in the world have proceeded from this evil spirit of fear.
It is in love that religion exists and not in ceremony, in the pure and sincere love in the heart. Unless a man is pure in body and mind, his coming into a temple and worshipping Shiva is useless.
Anything that brings spiritual, mental, or physical weakness, touch it not with the toes of your feet.
In spirituality the Americans are very inferior to us. But their society is very superior to ours
The past was great no doubt, but I sincerely believe that the future will be more glorious still.
Woman has suffered for eons, and that has given her infinite patience and infinite perseverance.
Take up an idea, devote yourself to it, struggle on in patience, and the sun will rise for you.
The more we come out and do good to others, the more our hearts will be purified, and God will be in them.
Where can we go to find God if we cannot see Him in our own hearts and in every living being?
Work and worship are necessary to take away the veil, to lift off the bondage and illusion.
The mistake is that we cling to the body when it is the spirit that is really immortal.
This earth is higher than all the heavens; this is the greatest school in the universe.
The will is not free—it is a phenomenon bound by cause and effect—but there is something behind the will which is free.
The first sign that you are becoming religious is that you are becoming cheerful.
Go on saying, “I am free.” Never mind if the next moment delusion comes and says, “I am bound.” Dehypnotize the whole thing.
Fill the brain with high thoughts, highest ideals, place them day and night before you, and out of that will come great work.
Whenever we attain a higher vision, the lower vision disappears of itself.
Desire, ignorance, and inequality—this is the trinity of bondage.
One who leans on others cannot serve the God of Truth.
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