Guest guest Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Teachings of Swami Vivekananda We speak of many things, parrot like, but never do them; speaking and not doing has become a habit with us. What is the cause of this? Physical weakness. This sort of weak brain is not able to do anything; we must strengthen it. (III. 242) Our nation is totally lacking in the faculty of organization. It is this one drawback which produces all sorts of evil. We are altogether averse to making a common cause for anything. The first requisite for organization is obedience. (VI. 322-23) We would do nothing ourselves and would scoff at others who try to do something - this is the bane that has brought about our downfall as a nation. Want of sympathy and lack of energy are at the root of all misery, and you must therefore give these two up. Who but the Lord knows what potentialities there are in particular individuals - let all have opportunities and leave the rest to the Lord. (VI. 359) Source: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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