Revered as one of the most influential spiritual leaders, Swami Vivekananda passed away on July 4, 1902, at the age of 39. Born Narendranath Datta on January 12, 1863 in Kolkata, he began his spiritual path under the guidance of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. Swami Vivekananda is credited with introducing the concepts of ‘Yoga’ and ‘Vedanta’ to the Western world. His memorable speech at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago in 1893 drew global attention to India’s rich cultural heritage. Transcending borders, religions and cultures, his charisma and profound wisdom have left an indelible mark.
Swami Vivekananda established the Ramakrishna Mission at Belur Math in West Bengal as a mark of respect to his spiritual leader. He succumbed to prolonged health issues and passed away at the Math.
Here are some inspirational quotes from Swami Vivekananda
- Stand up, wake up and don’t stop until you reach your goal.
- Swami Vivekananda said, “If you take up one idea, focus on it, and persevere, the sun will rise.”
- This life is short and the vanities of this world are fleeting, but only those who live for others survive, and the rest are more dead than alive.
- After going through so much penance, I realised that the highest truth is this: “God is present in all beings! All these are present in various forms of God,” said Swami Vivekananda.
- India will remain immortal as long as it searches for God, but if it gets involved in politics and social conflicts it will perish.
- Be a hero. Always say, “I am not afraid.” Tell everybody, “There is no need to be afraid,” said Swami Vivekananda.
- There is no other God to look for! He alone is the God that all beings worship!
- Truth can be expressed in a thousand different ways, and they can all be true.
- If I do evil, I have to suffer the punishment, and there is nothing in the universe that can stop or stop it.
- Blind faith is degrading to the human soul. You can be an atheist if you want, but you should not have unquestioning faith in anything, said Swami Vivekananda.
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