Self Oblivion

This is a collection of letters Swamiji wrote to his disciples in India and his peers in the United States. These letters reveal his struggles, frustrations, and unshakable determination as he tried to spread his teachings in a foreign land. While this volume focuses on his letters rather than direct teachings, the core ideas shine through in every line. "Be moral. Be brave. Be a heart-whole man. Cowards only sin, brave men never, no, not even in mind. Try to love anybody and everybody.  No cowardice, no sin, no crime, no weakness — the rest will come of itself.  Ours not to reason why, ours but to do and die "Be of good cheer and believe that we are selected by the Lord to do great things, and we will do them. Hold yourself in readiness, be pure and holy, and love for love's sake.  Great things can be done by great sacrifices only.  No selfishness, no name, no fame, Work, work the idea, the plan, my boys, my brave, noble, good souls — to the wheel, to the wheel p...

The Inner Obstacles on the Path of Yoga Every spiritual journey begins within—and so do its challenges. Yoga identifies four powerful forces that disturb inner peace: Desire – the endless wanting that keeps the mind restless Anger – the fire that clouds clarity Greed – the hunger that is never satisfied Fear – the shadow that limits growth These obstacles are not defeated by force, but by wisdom. Anger dissolves in calmness . Desire fades when we release excessive expectations . Self-control and patient endurance help us discipline our impulses, especially those tied to indulgence. Fear disappears through awareness and mindfulness . When we treat all beings with equality and learn to be content with what comes naturally, life unfolds with ease. In this state, our goals align, and the deepest reward arises— Self-knowledge . The Eight Limbs of Meditation: A Path to Inner Freedom Yoga offers a complete roadmap for inner transformation, known as the Eight Limbs o...

The Four Gatekeepers to True Freedom Every human being longs for a deeper kind of freedom — freedom from stress , fear, confusion, and constant desires. Ancient sages say that four gatekeepers stand at the entrance to this inner freedom . Make friends with even one, and your life begins to transform. The Four Gatekeepers 1. Shanti — Calmness & Self-Control 2. Vichara — The Spirit of Inquiry 3. Santosha — Contentment 4. Satsanga — Good Company

Rama and the Dawn of Dispassion At fifteen, Prince Rama—heir of Ayodhya and beloved son of King Dasaratha —set out on a journey that few undertake so young. His heart burned with a yearning to understand life beyond the palace walls, so he travelled across India , visiting sacred rivers, timeless shrines, and ancient pilgrimage routes. But the journey did not return him with the joy and inspiration his family had expected. When Rama came back to Ayodhya, his body looked frail, and his eyes carried a depth far beyond his age. What he had witnessed in the world had shaken him. The apparent glitter of life—its pleasures, pursuits, and promises—seemed hollow. Rama had tasted the world, and instead of delight, he found profound disillusionment. King Dasaratha grew deeply troubled. This was not the vibrant prince he had sent on pilgrimage. When Sage Vasistha arrived at court, the king expressed his fear. The sage, serene and insightful, reassured him: “Do not worry, O King. Rama’s ...

When Swami  Vivekananda Met Nikola  Tesla : Science Meets Spirituality Swami Vivekananda once met Nikola Tesla , the famous inventor known for electricity and modern power systems . During their conversation, Vivekananda explained the Vedantic ideas of: Prāṇa – the energy behind all movement Ākāsha – the basic substance  (everything we can touch & feel) of the universe Mahat – the cosmic mind from which everything comes Tesla was amazed. He said that modern science could also accept these ideas and believed he could even prove that everything—force and matter—comes from one single source of potential energy