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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,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
May 11, 2017LETTER: “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 possibleAlmora 10 December 1915 Dear L—, . . . It is very difficult all at once to feel the presence of God in every being;
April 13, 2017The 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 anyM.: “Oh, now I understand. As you say, the important thing is to climb to the roof. Our goal will be achieved if we can
March 13, 2017Spiritual 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.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
February 2, 2017God: 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 impersonalMy idea is that what you call a personal God is the same as the impersonal Being, a personal and impersonal God at the same
January 22, 2017Light 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 theTiny, mighty babe, Young child ages old, Small for Thee the cradle Whom heaven could not hold. Now what you see in the
December 4, 2016Why 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? SomeAdvaita and Advaita alone explains morality. Every religion preaches that the essence of all morality is to do good to others. And why? Be unselfish.
November 21, 2016The 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 weighAt the present time God should be worshipped as Mother, the Infinite Energy. This will lead to purity, and tremendous energy will come here in
September 11, 2016The 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 willGod is our inner controller. Pray to Him with a pure and guileless heart. He will explain everything to you. Give up egotism and take
July 10, 2016The 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“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
June 19, 2016