Swami Vivekananda

As different streams having different sources all mingle their waters in the sea, so different tendencies, various though they appear, read more

As different streams having different sources all mingle their waters in the sea, so different tendencies, various though they appear, crooked or straight, all lead to God.

Do not stand on a high pedestal and take 5 cents in your hand and say, "here, my poor man", read more

Do not stand on a high pedestal and take 5 cents in your hand and say, "here, my poor man", but be grateful that the poor man is there, so by making a gift to him you are able to help yourself.It is not the reciever that is blessed, but it is the giver.Be thankful that you are allowed to exercise your power of benevolence and mercy in the world, and thus become pure and perfect.

You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no read more

You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul.

My countrymen should have nerves of steel, muscles of iron, and minds like thunderbolt.

My countrymen should have nerves of steel, muscles of iron, and minds like thunderbolt.

Where can we go to find God if we cannot see Him in our own hearts and in every living read more

Where can we go to find God if we cannot see Him in our own hearts and in every living being.