27 Feb 11
“Condemn none: if you can stretch out a helping hand, do so. If you cannot, fold your hands, bless your brothers, and let them go their own way.”
Swami Vivekananda quotes (Indian Spiritual leader of the Hindu religion (Vedanta). Disciple of the famous 19th century mystic-saint Sri Ramakrishna of Calcutta. Founder of the Ramakrishna Order of Monks. 1863-1902)
27 Feb 11
Originally posted by avalanchethecatWow! He's ancient. 😉 (almost eternal) - what years again? 😕
“Condemn none: if you can stretch out a helping hand, do so. If you cannot, fold your hands, bless your brothers, and let them go their own way.”
Swami Vivekananda quotes (Indian Spiritual leader of the Hindu religion (Vedanta). Disciple of the famous 19th century mystic-saint Sri Ramakrishna of Calcutta. Founder of the Ramakrishna Order of Monks. 1863-1902)
27 Feb 11
Originally posted by divegeesterIndia is a blessed Nation for such incarnations of God like Vivekananda or his Guru Ramakrishna Paramhans to have been born there. Swami Vivekananda(pronounced without any emphasis on the last a) was an extraordinary visionary,a remarkable Yogi, a Guru who not only developed many disciples but taught the Teaching of Hinduism--basically the Vedanta( again pronounced without any emphasis on the last a) Philosophy. He was a true modern day saint but still steeped in the ancient Indian spiritual tradition. He was a prolific speaker and his speeches captivated his audiences everywhere and revealed to them in simple language the highest principles.
“The Vedanta recognizes no sin it only recognizes error.
And the greatest error, says the Vedanta is to say that you are weak,
that you are a sinner, a miserable creature,
and that you have no power and you cannot do this and that.”
Swami Vivekananda
More to the point of the OP, he wanted everyone but specially the Indians to have confidence in themselves and their destiny. He asked them to be and know that they are and have been always strong. But space and time constraints make it difficult for me to relate his thoughts or even describe the extraordinary events in his life.
27 Feb 11
Originally posted by mikelomThe years 1863-1902 are right. Start with a reading of " The life of Vivekananda" by Romain Rolland translated from French by E.F. Malcolm Smith and the 20th reprint of which was published by Advaita Ashram Kolkata. Website of the publisher is www.advaitaonline.com
Wow! He's ancient. 😉 (almost eternal) - what years again? 😕
27 Feb 11
Originally posted by rvsakhadeoInteresting that you and Dasa contradict each other. He swears blind he is not 'Hindu'!!!!!!!!!!!
India is a blessed Nation for such incarnations of God like Vivekananda or his Guru Ramakrishna Paramhans to have been born there. Swami Vivekananda(pronounced without any emphasis on the last a) was an extraordinary visionary,a remarkable Yogi, a Guru who not only developed many disciples but taught the Teaching of Hinduism--basically the Vedanta( again ...[text shortened]... t difficult for me to relate his thoughts or even describe the extraordinary events in his life.
-m.
27 Feb 11
Originally posted by mikelomEveryone talks for himself/herself on these fora,is it not ? As for me,I am lucky to have been born a Hindu,I respect my ancient religion and its principles. I am luckier in that I received a very strong Engineering education in one of the top engineering colleges in India where we had one year course in Logic and one year course in Ethics,apart from one year course in Modern physics and a six months course in thermodynamics before we went into our specialty in Civil Engineering for three years. I have always been interested in the teachings of our Sages whose teachings were always available to me- written in Sanskrit but translated and explained in my mother tongue Marathi,although I had done my Sanskrit also up to my first year in the college.I had a a nice Career,been to UK for some time and a good life, now at the age of 64 and half am ready to play chess and discuss with you people. Wrote all this just to give some idea of India and its people.
Interesting that you and Dasa contradict each other. He swears blind he is not 'Hindu'!!!!!!!!!!!
-m.
27 Feb 11
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Originally posted by divegeesterDoes the title of this thread reflect what you read into your quote of Vivekananda? If so, please explain in detail how you got there. If not, what is the meaning of the title?
“The Vedanta recognizes no sin it only recognizes error.
And the greatest error, says the Vedanta is to say that you are weak,
that you are a sinner, a miserable creature,
and that you have no power and you cannot do this and that.”
Swami Vivekananda
He didn't say or even imply any of those things.
Perhaps a case of trying too hard to find something disparaging to say?
27 Feb 11
Originally posted by divegeesterSwami Vivekananda has misunderstood Vedanta and has given the wrong conclusion.
“The Vedanta recognizes no sin it only recognizes error.
And the greatest error, says the Vedanta is to say that you are weak,
that you are a sinner, a miserable creature,
and that you have no power and you cannot do this and that.”
Swami Vivekananda
His conclusion is....that we are all God, and Vedanta doesn not present this....its bogus.
Vivekananda is a fraud.
When you google for your info on Vedanta , you have to know where the authorized commentaries are, or you will be given incorrect information.
Most Vedic info on-line is incorrect.
27 Feb 11
Originally posted by DasaWho gets to authorize the commentaries?
Swami Vivekananda has misunderstood Vedanta and has given the wrong conclusion.
His conclusion is....that we are all God, and Vedanta doesn not present this....its bogus.
Vivekananda is a fraud.
When you google for your info on Vedanta , you have to know where the authorized commentaries are, or you will be given incorrect information.
Most Vedic info on-line is incorrect.
27 Feb 11
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Originally posted by ThinkOfOneObviously it does.
Does the title of this thread reflect what you read into your quote of Vivekananda? If so, please explain in detail how you got there. If not, what is the meaning of the title?
He didn't say or even imply any of those things.
Perhaps a case of trying too hard to find something disparaging to say?
No I won't.
Yes he did.
Your interpretation.
27 Feb 11
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Originally posted by DasaInteresting you should say so; perhaps you and ThinkOfOne should get together for discussion on the value of plebeian interpretation of the Gurus and deep thinkers.
Swami Vivekananda has misunderstood Vedanta and has given the wrong conclusion.
His conclusion is....that we are all God, and Vedanta doesn not present this....its bogus.
Vivekananda is a fraud.
When you google for your info on Vedanta , you have to know where the authorized commentaries are, or you will be given incorrect information.
Most Vedic info on-line is incorrect.
27 Feb 11
Originally posted by DasaOh yeah, that's right, you are ALWAYS correct.
Swami Vivekananda has misunderstood Vedanta and has given the wrong conclusion.
His conclusion is....that we are all God, and Vedanta doesn not present this....its bogus.
Vivekananda is a fraud.
When you google for your info on Vedanta , you have to know where the authorized commentaries are, or you will be given incorrect information.
Most Vedic info on-line is incorrect.
Everyone and everything else is bogus. Right.
After all, how can we forget this? You tell us every day.