Swami Vivekananda on Easter
1863–1902
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Faith, faith, faith in ourselves, faith, faith in God, this is the secret of greatness.
In spirituality the Americans are very inferior to us. But their society is very superior to ours
The greatest religion is to be true to your own nature. Have faith in yourselves!
Buddha is the only prophet who said, I do not care to know your various theories about God. What is the use of discussing all the subtle doctrines about the soul? Do good and be good.
If faith in ourselves had been more extensively taught and practiced, I am sure a very large portion of the evils and miseries that we have would have vanished.
Perfection does not come from belief or faith. Talk does not count for anything. Parrots can do that. Perfection comes through selfless work.
To succeed, you must have tremendous perseverance, tremendous will. “I will drink the ocean”, says the persevering soul; “at my will mountains will crumble up”. Have that sort of energy, that sort of will; work hard, and you will reach the goal.
Vedânta philosophy : Lectures by the Swâmi Vivekânanda on Râja Yoga (1899)