Man can think of divine things only in his own human way, to us the Absolute can be expressed only in our relative language. Swami Vivekananda More Quotes by Swami Vivekananda More Quotes From Swami Vivekananda He who has no faith in himself can never have faith in God. Swami Vivekananda have-faith-in-godfaith-in-godhave-faith The present is determined by our past actions, and the future by the present. Swami Vivekananda astrologydeterminedpast Everything that we perceive around us is struggling towards freedom, from the atom to the man, from the insentient, lifeless particle of matter to the highest existence on earth, the human soul. The whole universe is in fact the result of this struggle for freedom. Swami Vivekananda soulstrugglemen To me an Indian is one who has got a Vedantic brain which probes deep and soars high; an Islamic body that is vibrant and valiant; a Buddhistic heart overflowing with compassion and kindness and Christian limbs of service and sacrifice. Swami Vivekananda islamicchristiankindness We are responsible for what we are, and whatever we wish ourselves to be, we have the power to make ourselves. Swami Vivekananda positivitypositivethinking Be strong , my young friends; that is my advice to you. You will be nearer to Heaven through football than through the study of the Gita. These are bold words; but I have to say them, for I love you. I know where the shoe pinches. Swami Vivekananda motivationalinspirationalfootball Even the least work done for others awakens the power within; even thinking the least good of others gradually instills into the heart the strength of a lion. Swami Vivekananda doneheartthinking Do you know how much energy, how many powers, how many forces, are still lurking behind that frame of yours? What scientist has known all that is in man? Millions of years have passed since man came here, and yet but one infinitesimal part of his powers has been manifested. Therefore, you must not say that you are weak. How do you know what possibilities lie behind that degradation on the surface? You know but little of that which is within you. For behind you is the ocean of infinite power and blessedness. Swami Vivekananda oceanmenlying If you are a strong man, very good! But do not curse others who are not strong enough for you. ...Everyone says, "Woe unto you people!!" Who says, "Woe unto me that I cannot help you?" The people are doing all right to the best of their ability and means and knowledge. Woe unto me that I cannot lift them to where I am! Swami Vivekananda stronginspirationalmean There must be no fear, no begging, but demanding - demanding the Highest. The true devotees of the Mother are as hard, as adamant and as fearless as lions. They are not in the least upset if the whole universe suddenly crumbles into dust at their feet. Make Her listen to you. None of that cringing to Mother! Remember, She is all-powerful; She can make heroes out of stones. Swami Vivekananda powerfulheromother We are all born cowards. Swami Vivekananda cowardicecowardborn The fire that warms us can also consume us; it is not the fault of the fire. Swami Vivekananda faultsfireinspirational Do not figure out big plans at first, but, begin slowly, feel your ground and proceed up and up. Swami Vivekananda motivationalinspirationalfirsts It is impossible to think about the welfare of the world unless the condition of women is improved. It is impossible for a bird to fly on only one wing. Swami Vivekananda wingsbirdthinking Losing faith in one's self means losing faith in God. Swami Vivekananda selffaithmean No negative, all positive, affirmative. I am, God is, everything is in me. I will manifest health, purity, knowledge, whatever I want. Swami Vivekananda healthwantnegative Truth does not pay homage to any society, ancient or modern. Society has to pay homage to Truth or die. Swami Vivekananda divinitymotivationalinspirational Each soul is potentially divine. The goal is to manifest this divinity by controlling nature, external and internal. Do this either by work, or worship, or psychic control, or philosophy - by one, or more, or all of these - and be free. This is the whole of religion. Doctrines, or dogmas, or rituals, or books, or temples, or forms, are but secondary details. Swami Vivekananda psychicsphilosophybook Are great things ever done smoothly? Time, patience, and indomitable will must show. Swami Vivekananda timemotivationalinspirational . . . If you are really my children, you will fear nothing, stop at nothing. You will be like lions. We must rouse India and the whole world. No cowardice. Swami Vivekananda motivationalinspirationalchildren
