Guest guest Posted February 27, 2001 Report Share Posted February 27, 2001 Inspired Talks : Reproduced from the book " Inspired Talks " of Swami Vivekananda recorded by a disciple, Miss S E Waldo, during seven weeks at 'Thousand Island Park', USA. (also forming part of Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda; Volume VII). ========================== Wednesday, June 19 1895 [This day marks the beginning of the regular teachings given daily by Swami Vivekananda to his disciples at Thousand Island Park. We had not yet all assembled there, but Master's (Swami Vivekananda's) heart was always in his work, so he commenced at once to teach the three or four who were with him. He came on this first morning with the Bible in his hand and opened at the Book of John, saying that since we were all Christians, it was proper that he should begin with the Christian Scripture.] 'In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.' The Hindu calls this maya, the manifestation of God, because it is the power of God. The Absolute reflecting through the universe is what we call Nature. The word has two manifestations - the general one of Nature, and the special one of the great Incarnations of God -Krishna, Buddha, Jesus and Ramakrishna. Christ, the special manifestation of the Absolute is known and knowable. The Absolute cannot be known: we cannot know the Father, only the Son. We can only see the Absolute through the 'tint of humanity', through Christ. continued 2 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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