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Today’s Vivekananda Quote of the Day

Saturday, December 11, 2010

“What is mind but that ceaseless enquiry into the meaning and mystery of life?” -Swami Vivekananda
I really liked it, and thought to share it with you all, especially since we are all (theoretically, haha) using our minds ceaselessly during finals right now. I’ve always found the most rewarding classes to be those that showed me [...]

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A mother’s heart…

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Since today is Mother’s Day, I thought I’d share a poem I grew up reciting in Vivekananda Vidyapith, the Hindu weekend school for character-building education I attended when I was younger. It was written by Swami Vivekananda in a letter to one of his disciples in the West for her 23rd birthday.
The mother’s heart, the [...]

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Can selfless love really exist?

Friday, February 19, 2010

Last week, Ameya’s post mentioned Karma Yoga as a stepping stone towards true detachment and freedom. Since Valentine’s Day was last weekend, I thought it apt to discuss love’s role in the path to freedom. Specifically:
Can selfless love really exist?
Love is a huge topic of discussion in our lives — whether describing the beauty of [...]

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