New Delhi: Swami Vivekananda, born Narendra Nath Datta in 1863, dedicated his life to the upliftment of humanity through the dissemination of spiritual wisdom, universal brotherhood, and self-realization. His profound insights and teachings continue to inspire millions across the globe, making this day a perfect moment to reflect on his legacy and embrace his timeless wisdom. On 4 July, we celebrate the death anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
Swami Vivekananda’s life was a testament to the power of belief, strength, and self-discipline. He is best known for his groundbreaking speech at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago in 1893, where he introduced Hindu spirituality to the Western world with a message of tolerance, acceptance, and interfaith harmony.
He believed that each individual possesses a divine spark within, capable of transforming lives and shaping the world. His thoughts encourage us to confront our challenges with courage. Here is a compilation of his thoughts, quotes, images and messages to the world to keep working towards a common goal of betterment and lead a successful life with great learnings.
Inspiring Vivekananda quotes
“Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached.”
“You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul.”
“Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life – think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, and every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success.”
“In a day, when you don’t come across any problems – you can be sure that you are travelling in the wrong path.”
“The greatest religion is to be true to your own nature. Have faith in yourselves.”
“We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live; they travel far.”
“The world is the great gymnasium where we come to make ourselves strong.”
“You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself.”
“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.”
“Truth can be stated in a thousand different ways, yet each one can be true.”
“The more we come out and do good to others, the more our own hearts are purified.”
“Believe in yourself and the world will believe in you.”
“The only way to achieve the impossible is to believe it is possible.”
“Struggle is the meaning of life; defeat or victory is in the hands of the Gods. But struggle itself is the way to reach the goal.”
“If you want to find God, hang out with people who love Him.”
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
“When you feel that you are not strong enough, remember that strength is hidden within you, waiting to be awakened.”
“The greatest wealth is to live content with little.”
“Do not wait for anybody or anything. Do whatever you can. Build your dreams, and you will create your destiny.”
“Every act is an act of self-definition.”
Swami Vivekananda quotes in Hindi
“Utho, jaago aur tab tak mat ruko jab tak lakshya praapt na ho jaye.”
“Apne aap ko andar se badalna padega. Koi bhi aapko dharmik nahi bana sakta. Aapka apna aatma hi aapka guru hai.”
“Ek hi vichar ko apni zindagi bana lo – us vichar ko socho, us vichar ke sapne dekho, aur us vichar ke saath jeeyo.”
“Jab aapke saamne koi samasya nahi hoti, to samajh lijiye ki aap galat raste par ja rahe hain.”
“Sabse bada dharm hai apni swabhavik prakriti ke saath sachcha rahna.”
“Hum wahi hain jo hamari soch ne hume banaya hai; isliye apni soch ka dhyan rakho.”
“Vishwa ek bada gym hai jahan hum apne aap ko majboot banane aate hain.”
“Aap tab tak Bhagwan par vishwas nahi kar sakte jab tak aap apne aap par vishwas nahi karte.”
“Vishwa ke saare shaktiyan hamare andar hi hain. Humne hi apni aankhon ko band kar rakha hai aur andhkar dekh rahe hain.”
“Satya hazaron tarikon se kaha ja sakta hai, lekin har ek sahi hai.”
Swami Vivekananda thoughts
“Strength is life; weakness is death. Strength is felicity; life eternal, immortality. Those who have realized these truths, the Rishis, have spoken of it.”
“We are not this body, we are the soul. The soul is immortal and beyond birth and death.”
“The greatest service which can be rendered to any country is to add a useful plant to its culture.”
“The greatest sin is to think yourself weak.”
“To be good and to do good is the only way to be truly happy.”
“Our own mind is our greatest friend or greatest enemy.”
“The only way to progress in life is to have a vision and work tirelessly to achieve it.”
“We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think.”
“To reach the impossible, one must believe in the power of dreams and pursue them with unshakable faith.”
“True love is not about being together but about growing together.”
Swami Vivekananda images
Through Swami Vivekananda’s words, we find motivation to overcome obstacles, live authentically, and contribute to the greater good.
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