Ideas Of Swamiji

  Who is Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa? What is his relevance to this world? How Swamiji has seen and understood him? Let's see in the words of Swamiji himself..   "We read in the history of the world about prophets and their lives, and these come down to us through centuries of writings and workings by their disciples. Through thousands of years of chiselling and modelling, the lives of the great prophets of yore come down to us; and yet, in my opinion, not one stands so high in brilliance as that life which I saw with my own eyes, under whose shadow I have lived, at whose feet I have learnt everything —the life of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.  Ay, friends, you all know the celebrated saying of the Gitâ: “Whenever, O descendant of Bharata, there is decline of Dharma, and rise of Adharma, then I body Myself forth. For the protection of the good, for the destruction of the wicked, and for the establishment of Dharma I come into being in every age.”  Along with this you hav...

  The contrast between the concept of charity in the Indian context versus the Western notion unveils intriguing differences in their approach, execution, and societal impact. These differences stem from cultural, historical, and philosophical disparities. What characteristics differentiate them? Which is best suited for the society? Let's see the thoughts of Swamiji about this..  During his stay in Madras the Swami presided at the annual meeting of the Chennapuri Annadâna Samâjam, an institution of a charitable nature, and in the course of a brief address referred to a remark by a previous speaker deprecating special alms-giving to the Brahmin over and above the other castes. Swamiji pointed out that this had its good as well as its bad side. All the culture, practically which the nation possessed, was among the Brahmins, and they also had been the thinkers of the nation. Take away the means of living which enabled them to be thinkers, and the nation as a whole would suffe...

  Recognizing the significance of spiritual training alongside secular education, the question arises: how can we effectively integrate this ethos into our society? What actionable steps did Swamiji envision and publicly disclose in Madras? Let's delve into his proposed plan and explore its implications. "Of course this is a very big scheme, a very big plan. I do not know whether it will ever work out. But we must begin the work. But how?  Take Madras, for instance. We must have a temple, for with Hindus religion must come first. Then, you may say, all sects will quarrel about it. But we will make it a non-sectarian temple, having only “Om” as the symbol, the greatest symbol of any sect. If there is any sect here which believes that “Om” ought not to be the symbol, it has no right to call itself Hindu. All will have the right to interpret Hinduism, each one according to his own sect ideas, but we must have a common temple. You can have your own images and symbols in other ...

                                                                                 The assumption that education is solely defined by the accumulation of knowledge and degrees is often challenged by encounters with individuals who defy this notion. True education encompasses more than just academic qualifications; it involves the development of critical thinking, empathy, emotional intelligence, and a broader understanding of life beyond factual knowledge. As a society, it's essential to acknowledge that education extends beyond academic institutions. Encouraging holistic learning experiences that integrate spiritual, moral, and ethical teachings alongside traditional academics is crucial. Let's see the ideas of Swamiji about the true education.. "...