Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Swami Vivekanada Quotes in Hindi and English !

Swami Vivekanada Quotes on various subjects in both Hindi and English 

Death a certainty :






On imperfections and shortcomings of others:




Those that are ahead of their times:




Be strong, build inner strength - that is the essence of  all religions:



Educated people have a duty towards the weak in society:




The key to success :




In difficult times we can  rely only on our CHARACTER:



Love for all and One-ness of the soul- the basis of all his teachings:




The only definition of morality:





The definition of religion:





Power of Concentration:




Work is worship:




Do not fear failure:



Willpower:




The cure for weakness:



Believe in yourself:




The reason for sorrow and unhappiness:


How to achieve success:



For more Quotes in Hindi please the enclosed link  :

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Source and credits : The last few quotes in Hindi are from the book - Shaktidaayi Vichaar, published by Ramakrishna Mission.
The source of quotes in the beginning is unknown.

Friday, September 6, 2013

In the Gayatri Mantra-What exactly is the meaning of the word GAYATRI ?



In the GAYATRI MANTRA- What exactly is the MEANING of the word -GAYATRI ?? 

(To further read upon the Gayatri Mantra, its origin, meaning, scientific impact and material and spiritual benefits , please scroll down below to the additional reading section at the end of the article).


" The Vedic Scripture -Aitareya Brahamana, describes this as "Gayan Trayate Sa Gayatri". 

Meaning - " That which PROTECTS the "Gaya" ( PRANA) is Gayatri.

The scholarly text "Shankracharya Bhashya"- further explains the meaning of GAYATRI as " Giyate Tatva Manaya Gayatriti". 

Meaning : " The DISCERNING PURE INTELLECT (Ritambhara Pragya), which unfolds the ultimate TRUTH and ABSOLUTE KNOWLEDGE is GAYATRI". 

The divine light of GAYATRI generates SADBUDDHI.  

How does an increase in Sadbuddhi help?

"Sadbuddhi helps strengthen an individuals virtuous tendencies , enlightens the PRANA and propels the individual towards an ideal way of success and glory"....... 


ADDITIONAL READING ON THE GAYATRI MANTRA AND IT's MATERIAL AND SPIRITUAL BENEFITS:






Source and credits : An excerpt from the marvellous Book " GAYATRI SADHANA - WHY and HOW !- By Vedmurthi Acharya Shriram Sharma 
READ THIS BOOK ONLINE by following the LINK below : 

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