When Swami Vivekananda returned to India, he talked to his brother disciples, giving a new expression to the ideals for which Sri Ramakrishna had stood. It is not enough, he said, to devote your entire life to the realization of God for yourself alone. You must also live “For the Good of [...]
Archive for May, 2009
DOING GOOD
Posted in Books, Religion, Spirituality, tagged disciples, happiness, ideals, solace Ramakrishna Order, Vivekananda on May 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Brahmananda, misunderstanding, ngs, temperaments on May 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Maharaj kept a watchful eye on the progress of each member of the order. He turned everyones heart continually towards God, and directed all the members actions and the activities of the mission toward the integrating of that inner strength, which alone can benefit mankind physically, morally and spiritually.
When young men of varied temperaments [...]
DEVOTION
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Dod, ideals, renunciation, service, Vivekananda on May 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A young disciple of Swami Vivekananda, was so inspired by his ideals of renunciation and service, devoted himself to nursing the sick and helping poor people. From a very humble beginning , his work grew into a huge organization. For many years this disciple was the head of one of the largest homes [...]
Cravings
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Balaram, Brahmananda, desires, free, joy on May 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Maharaj wrote the following letter to Balaram from Brindavan:
“Who can fathom the workings of God? Who could know His Divine play? Man is subject to happiness and misery as long as his bound to karma. This is the lot of every man – whether he is learned or ignorant, good or [...]
Brotherly love
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Brahmananda, Guru, love, Vivekananda on May 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
When Swami Vivekananda returned from the west, Swami Brahmananda welcomed his brother, placing a garland of flowers around his neck. Swamijee in turn touched the feet of Maharaj, quoting a saying from the scriptures: “The son of a guru is to be regarded as the guru himself.”
(meaning that Swami Brahmananda was the spiritual [...]
Image worship
Posted in Books, Religion, Spirituality on May 28, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Naren (Swami Vivekananda) met Sri Ramakrishna about six months after Rakhals arrival. Rakhal and Naren were happy to be together at the Feet of their Master. But one day Naren was shocked when he saw Rakhal follow Sri Ramakrishna into the temple of Mother Kali and prostrate before the image. He remembered how Rakhal had [...]
