The Concentrated Mind is a Lamp

Perception is our only real knowledge or religion. Talking about it for ages will never make us know our soul. There is no difference between theories and atheism. In fact,

LETTER: “That Which Is Real”

Almora 10 December 1915 Dear L—, . . . It is very difficult all at once to feel the presence of God in every being; it is not entirely possible

The Important Thing

M.: “Oh, now I understand. As you say, the important thing is to climb to the roof. Our goal will be achieved if we can accomplish it by following any

Spiritual Practices

In spiritual practices the same rule cannot be applied to all. We must know the peculiar tendencies of each individual before any spiritual instruction can be given for his guidance.

God: Personal or Impersonal?

My idea is that what you call a personal God is the same as the impersonal Being, a personal and impersonal God at the same time. We are personalized impersonal

Light of the World

  Tiny, mighty babe, Young child ages old, Small for Thee the cradle Whom heaven could not hold.   Now what you see in the life of Christ is the

Why Be Moral?

Advaita and Advaita alone explains morality. Every religion preaches that the essence of all morality is to do good to others. And why? Be unselfish. And why should I? Some

The Infinite Energy

At the present time God should be worshipped as Mother, the Infinite Energy.  This will lead to purity, and tremendous energy will come here in America.  Here no temples weigh

The Inner Controller

God is our inner controller. Pray to Him with a pure and guileless heart. He will explain everything to you. Give up egotism and take refuge in Him. You will

The Goal according to Swami Vivekananda

“The Self should be realized—should be heard of, reflected upon, and meditated upon. By the realization of the Self—through hearing, reflection, and meditation—all this is known.” – Brihadāranyaka Upanishad The