Swami Vivekananda, a beacon of wisdom and spiritual strength, left an indelible mark on the world through his teachings. His words transcend time, empowering individuals to lead purposeful and courageous lives. On his birth anniversary, here’s a collection of his 20 most inspiring quotes that resonate with the human spirit:
- “Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached.”
- “Take risks in your life. If you win, you can lead; if you lose, you can guide.”
- “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.”
- “The greatest religion is to be true to your own nature. Have faith in yourselves!”
- “Talk to yourself once in a day; otherwise, you may miss meeting an excellent person in this world.”
- “The world is the great gymnasium where we come to make ourselves strong.”
- “All power is within you; you can do anything and everything.”
- “In a day, when you don’t come across any problems, you can be sure that you are traveling in the wrong path.”
- “Be a hero. Always say, ‘I have no fear.’”
- “The fire that warms us can also consume us; it is not the fault of the fire.”
- “Truth can be stated in a thousand different ways, yet each one can be true.”
- “Strength is life, weakness is death.”
- “Do one thing at a time, and while doing it, put your whole soul into it to the exclusion of all else.”
- “The more we come out and do good to others, the more our hearts will be purified.”
- “You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself.”
- “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.”
- “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
- “Stand up, be bold, be strong. Take the whole responsibility on your own shoulders, and know that you are the creator of your own destiny.”
- “We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live; they travel far.”
- “Expansion is life, contraction is death. Love is life, hatred is death.”
Swami Vivekananda’s wisdom is a guiding light, encouraging us to be fearless, compassionate, and deeply connected to our inner selves. Let’s take inspiration from his words and strive to live with purpose and strength every single day.
Which quote inspired you the most?
