Swami Vivekananda, the monk who took Vedanta philosophy to the West and transform Hinduism drastically, was a man of great charisma. He attended the World Parliament of Religions held in Chicago. This great man is the founder of Ramkrishna Mission and Belur Math in Calcutta, which are still working towards helping the needy and popularising Hinduism. Swamiji was arguably most inspiring person for younger generation and hence his birthday, January 12, is celebrated as National Youth Day. The man is well-known not only in India but also around the world, today over hundred years after his death he still remains the same inspiring young monk!
On Swami Vivekananda’s death anniversary, July 4, here’s a look at 10 of his quotes.
· Truth can be stated in a thousand different ways, yet each one can be true.
· Where can we go to find God if we cannot see Him in our own hearts and in every living being.
· We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think. Words are secondary thoughts live; they travel far.
· You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself.
· Arise, awake and do not stop until the goal is reached.
· Condemn none; if you can stretch out a helping hand, do so. If you cannot fold your hands, bless your brothers and let them go their own way.
· The world is a great gymnasium where we come to make ourselves strong.
· You can grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul.
· All the powers in the universe are already ours. It is we who have put our hands before our eyes and cry that it is dark.
· The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed.
