LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO BE SPENT IN TALKING ABOUT FRAUDS AND CRANS

Enough of books and theories. It is the life that is the highest and the only way to stir the hearts of people; it carries the personal magnetism. . . . The Lord is giving me a deeper and deeper insight every day. Work, work, work. . . . Truce to foolish talk; talk of the Lord. Life is too short to be spent in talking about frauds and cranks.

- Swami Vivekananda
To G.G. Narasimhachariar
CHICAGO
11th January, 1895
DEAR G. G
 

WORK ON, BE LIONS

To G.G. Narasimhachariar
CHICAGO,
11th January, 1895.

In future do not pay any heed to what people say either for or against you or me. Work on, be lions; and the Lord will bless you. I shall work incessantly until I die, and even after death I shall work for the good of the world.
VIVEKANANDA.

PS. Tell Alasinga, Kidi, Dr. Balaji, and all the others not to pin their faith on what Tom, Dick, and Harry say for or against us, but to concentrate all their energy on work.

Swami Vivekananda Letters - INSPIRED SOULTS LIKE YOURSELF

Dear friend,

Many many thanks for your very instructive book. I have been going through a few pages already and have already learned a few great and beautiful lessons - one specially where you insist that the life of Lord Jesus is the only commentary to His teachings as recorded contradict the life we are sure that the record was wrong. That is wonderful insight and keen reason. I am sure to read the book several times over and learn many a lesson. May the Lord speak through you long - for the world needs and never more than now inspired souls like yourself.

Ever yours in the Lord,
Vivekananda
63 St George's Road, London SW. July 17th.  

WHO HAS EVER BECOME GREAT

Brought up in the lap of luxury, lying on a bed of roses, and never shedding a tear, who has ever become great, who has ever unfolded the Brahman within ?

- Swami Vivekananda
[ Letters of Swami Vivekananda - Page 445 ]

WE BEGIN, ANEW BUT ON ADAMANTINE FOUNDATIONS.

Everywhere it is better to have a whirlwind come over the work. That clears the atmosphere & gives us a true insight into the nature of things. We begin, anew but on adamantine foundations.

I am strong very strong now - I always am when left to stand alone. May you be strong very strong always.

Ever yours with love and blessings,

- Swami Vivekananda
2nd September 1899

SKILLFUL MANAGEMENT

Skillful management lies in giving every man work after his own heart.

- Swami Vivekananda
Letters of Swami Vivekananda - 379

THE RELIGION

We want to lead mankind to the place where - there is neither the Vedas, nor the Bible, nor the Koran; yet this has to be done by harmonizing the Vedas, the Bible, and the Koran. Mankind ought to be taught that religions are but the varied expressions of the THE RELIGION, which is Oneness, so that each may choose the path that suits him best.

- Swami Vivekananda
Letters of Swami Vivekananda - 380