“We see many persons talking the most wonderfully fine things about charity and about equality and the rights of other people and all that, but it is only in theory. I was so fortunate as to find one who was able to carry theory into practice. He had the most wonderful faculty of carrying everything into practice which he thought was right.”
This book compiles a selection of lectures and essays by Swami Vivekananda, a prominent Indian spiritual leader and philosopher. It offers insights into his thoughts on various aspects of life, spirituality, and the nature of existence, drawing from his experiences and teachings. more
Swami Vivekananda (January 12, 1863 – July 4, 1902) was an Indian Hindu monk, philosopher, and social reformer. Born as Narendranath Datta in Kolkata, he was a chief disciple of the mystic Ramakrishna. He is best known for his historic speech at the 1893 Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago, where he introduced Hinduism to the Western world. He founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897, focusing on social service, education, and interfaith harmony. His teachings emphasized self-realization, service to humanity, and the unity of all religions. He wrote extensively on yoga and Vedanta philosophy, influencing global spirituality and Indian nationalism. He died at the age of 39, leaving a lasting legacy as a bridge between Eastern and Western thought. more
“My charity is outrage, life my shame; And in that shame still live my sorrow's rage!”
“God bless thee; and put meekness in thy breast, Love, charity, obedience, and true duty!”
“Fortune reigns in gifts of the world.”