When an idea exclusively occupies the mind, it is transformed into an actual physical or mental state. Swami Vivekananda actualexclusivelyidea Change image and share on social
Truth can be stated in a thousand different ways, yet each one can be true. Swami Vivekananda statethousandtrue Change image and share on social
In one word, this ideal is that you are divine. Swami Vivekananda divineidealword Change image and share on social
The moment I have realized God sitting in the temple of every human body, the moment I stand in reverence before every human being and see God in him - that moment I am free from bondage, everything that binds vanishes, and I am free. Swami Vivekananda bindbodybondage share on social
As different streams having different sources all mingle their waters in the sea, so different tendencies, various though they appear, crooked or straight, all lead to God. Swami Vivekananda crookgodlead Change image and share on social
External nature is only internal nature writ large. Swami Vivekananda externalinternallarge Change image and share on social
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. Swami Vivekananda crydarkeye Change image and share on social
The will is not free - it is a phenomenon bound by cause and effect - but there is something behind the will which is free. Swami Vivekananda bindeffectfree Change image and share on social
Our duty is to encourage every one in his struggle to live up to his own highest idea, and strive at the same time to make the ideal as near as possible to the Truth. Swami Vivekananda dutyencouragehigh Change image and share on social
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. Swami Vivekananda blessbrothercondemn Change image and share on social