Kankhal 10 September 1914 Dear X, . . . I am glad to know that you have learned many new ideas about karma yoga from my previous letter [27 July 1914]. It does not matter whether your actions are with desire or without desire, the main thing is: “Whatever you do, whatever you eat, […]

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Timeless Wisdom from a Hasidic Master

March 1, 2018 / Temple / Monthly Reading

Where there is not truth there is no grace. While praying, listen to the words very carefully. When your heart is attentive, your entire being enters your prayer without your having to force it. Grant me the ability to be alone. May it be my custom to go outdoors each day among the trees and […]

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You Are Sure to Attain God

February 25, 2018 / Temple / Monthly Reading

Master: “The important thing is somehow to cultivate devotion to God and love for Him. What is the use of knowing many things? It is enough to cultivate love for God by following any of the paths. When you have this love, you are sure to attain God. Afterwards, if it is necessary God will […]

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Lecture Audio

Swami Vivekananda as Sister Nivedita Saw Him

Shankaracharya, Martin Luther and Swami Vivekananda

Same-sightedness: The One within the Many

Unselfishness Is God

America’s Spiritual Encounter with India in the 19th Century

The America of Vivekananda’s Time

A Word to the Wise

The Reality of the Infinite

Mother Durga: The Giver of Power

Opening the Heart to the Spiritual Quest

Memorial Day Program, May 28, 2018

Letter: “We Think We Are the Doers”

Timeless Wisdom from a Hasidic Master

You Are Sure to Attain God

Vedanta Society of Northern California