Swami Vivekananda Death Anniversary | 10 golden life lessons to learn from Swami's life
"If you think yourselves strong, strong you will be" : Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda Death Anniversary: Swami Vivekananda was one of the greatest Indian spiritual leaders, well known for his contribution in bringing Yoga and Vedanta philosophies to the western world and also introducing Hinduism on a global platform. He is well known for his vast knowledge in the field of science and religion.
Born on January 12, 1863, he was a renowned spiritual leader, philosopher, and social reformer from India and played a significant role in the introduction of Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world.
Swami Vivekananda's life was cut short as he passed away on July 4, 1902, at the age of 39. Despite his relatively short life, Swami Vivekananda's teachings and contributions continue to inspire and influence people around the world.
On his death anniversary, let’s have a look at 10 inspirational life lessons by Swami Vivekananda that will surely change your life
"Let us be brave. Know the Truth and practise the Truth. The goal may be distant, but awake, arise, and stop not till the goal is reached"
The acceptance that life consists of both the good and the bad. If you wish to live your life to the fullest you need to face everything that comes your way and not run away from it.He wanted his children (followers) to be brave, “above all”
"You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself"
Swami Vivakanand wants every human being to realise the potential that exists within them. Keep walking on the path which you think is right for you. When you believe in yourself, you can overcome self-doubt and have the confidence to take action and get things done.
"In a conflict between the heart and the brain, follow your heart"
“Talk to yourself once in a day, otherwise you may miss meeting an intelligent person in this world.”
Vivekananda believed that only you have the potential to correct yourself, so you need to keep yourself in check and keep understanding the inner desires of yours.This promotes self-fulfilment, inner peace and positive energy.
"Ask nothing; want nothing in return. Give what you have to give; it will come back to you, but do not think of that now".
If all of humanity is empathetic towards one another and believes in working for the well-being of others then the world would also be kinder towards us.
"Never set your feet on two boats"
Do one thing at a Time, and while doing it put your whole soul into it to the exclusion of all else. Make one idea in your life - think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea.
“Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached.”
"If we have true yearning for realisation, we must struggle, and through struggle growth will come"
“They alone live, who live for others, the rest are more dead than alive.”
Swami Vivekananda believed that the nature of the world is decided by humans who reside in it.So, if all of us believe in working for the well-being of others then the world would also be kinder towards us.
“Learn Everything that is Good from Others, but bring it in, and in your own way absorb it; do not become others.”
(Inputs from Bipasha Mehta)
- With inputs from agencies
