1 The world is the great gymnasium where we come to make ourselves strong. ― Swami Vivekananda
The world throws at us various challenges in life. When we face them, we become strong.
2 You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you. ― Swami Vivekananda
People grow with time. Often they learn this on their own. No one can teach them how to grow.
3 The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed. ― Swami Vivekananda
Be fearless in life. When you fear, you hold back. Reject your fears and be free from them.
4 Arise! Awake! and stop not until the goal is reached. ― Swami Vivekananda
We need to go on until we’ve reached our goals. Stopping midway shows that you have given up on it. We need to rise up and be prepared to reach our goals.
5 The more we come out and do good to others, the more our hearts will be purified, and God will be in them. ― Swami Vivekananda
By doing good to others, our hearts purify. The more we do this, the more our hearts become pure. God favors the pure-hearted because of immense love in them.
6 If faith in ourselves had been more extensively taught and practiced, I am sure a very large portion of the evils and miseries that we have would have vanished. ― Swami Vivekananda
When we have faith in ourselves, our miseries and evils go away. We suffer because of our lack of confidence. Self-belief makes life better.
7 Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life; dream of it; think of it; live on that idea ― Swami Vivekananda
When you have an idea in your mind, let it develop. Dedicate yourself towards it wherever possible. Don’t give it up.
8 In a conflict between the heart and the brain, follow your heart. ― Swami Vivekananda
Decision making involves both thinking as well as feeling. When you end up in a conflict, trust your intuition and follow your heart.
9 In a day, when you don’t come across any problems – you can be sure that you are traveling in a wrong path ― Swami Vivekananda
There’s not a day that goes by without problems. Life is all about facing and overcoming challenges. Without them, life will be meaningless.
10 The greatest religion is to be true to your own nature. Have faith in yourselves.― Swami Vivekananda
When you are true to yourself, you live life authentically. Have faith in yourself and you will accomplish anything you set your mind to.
11 We are the makers of our own fate. ― Swami Vivekananda
We create our own fate. Anything is possible by our actions and deeds. We have the power to shape our future.
12 He who struggles is better than he who never attempts. ― Swami Vivekananda
Struggles show how much we do to achieve something. When we don’t attempt, we don’t do anything. One should view challenges as important learning opportunities.
13 Do good because it is good to do good. Ask no more. ― Swami Vivekananda
We should do good without expecting anything in return. Selflessness involves having a pure intention to benefit others.
Epic Inspirational Quotes By Swami Vivekananda About Life
1. The world is the great gymnasium where we come to make ourselves strong. ― Swami Vivekananda
2. You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you. ― Swami Vivekananda
3. The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed. ― Swami Vivekananda
4. Arise! Awake! and stop not until the goal is reached. ― Swami Vivekananda
5. The more we come out and do good to others, the more our hearts will be purified, and God will be in them. ― Swami Vivekananda
6. If faith in ourselves had been more extensively taught and practiced, I am sure a very large portion of the evils and miseries that we have would have vanished. ― Swami Vivekananda
7. Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life; dream of it; think of it; live on that idea ― Swami Vivekananda
8. In a conflict between the heart and the brain, follow your heart. ― Swami Vivekananda
9. In a day, when you don’t come across any problems – you can be sure that you are traveling in a wrong path ― Swami Vivekananda
10. The greatest religion is to be true to your own nature. Have faith in yourselves.― Swami Vivekananda
11. We are the makers of our own fate. ― Swami Vivekananda
12. He who struggles is better than he who never attempts. ― Swami Vivekananda
13. Do good because it is good to do good. Ask no more. ― Swami Vivekananda