Swami Vivekananda
Quotes
A key figure in the introduction of Indian philosophies to the Western world. He is renowned for his speeches at the Parliament of the World's Religions in 1893, where he spoke on the universality of spirituality and the importance of religious tolerance. His teachings emphasized the need for personal spiritual development and the idea of serving humanity as a form of worship. He played a crucial role in the revival of Hinduism and the promotion of Vedanta philosophy globally. His work inspired many to explore spiritual and philosophical thought.
Man's experience in the world is to enable him to get out of its whirlpool.
We are all born cowards.
Have faith in your destiny
Renunciation is in our blood.
The earth is enjoyed by heroes
As thou thinkest, so art thou.
Say it with pride we are Hindus
Do not run away, it is cowardice.
Change can only be in the limited.
He who conquers self conquers all.
Whatever you think, that you will be.
You gain nothing by becoming cowards.
Man is a degeneration of what he was.
Egotism, pride, etc. must be given up.
You are the creator of your own destiny
All power is His and within His command.
Music alone can take you to the Highest!
Perfection can never be attained by work.
Above all, India is the land of religion.
Meditate upon the Om that is in the heart.
To weep is a sign of weakness, of bondage.
Man is the greatest being that ever can be.
What power is higher than the power of purity?
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