“The essential thing in religion is making the heart pure; the Kingdom of Heaven is within us, but only the pure in heart can see the King. While we think of the world, it is only the world for us; but let us come to it with the feeling that the world is God, and we shall have God.”
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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
“To succeed, you must have tremendous perseverance, tremendous will.”
“The first sign of your becoming religious is that you are becoming cheerful”
“Life to me is an adventure and you've got to experience everything.”
“May we never confuse honest dissent with disloyal subversion.”
“To become a master communicator: shut your mouth & listen first.”
“It doesn't really matter what time it is if you haven't determined what to do with your time.”
“Facing difficulties is inevitable. Learning from them is optional.”