Swami Vivekananda : Vessel for God

Swami Vivekananda
(January 12, 1863  -  July 4, 1902)

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THE CUP
This is your cup — the cup assigned 

to you from the beginning. 

Nay, My child, I know how much 

of that dark drink is your own brew 

Of fault and passion, ages long ago, 

In the deep years of yesterday, I know.

This is your road — a painful road and drear. 

I made the stones that never give you rest. 

I set your friend in pleasant ways and clear, 

And he shall come like you, unto My breast. 

But you, My child, must travel here.

This is your task. It has no joy nor grace, 

But it is not meant for any other hand, 

And in My universe hath measured place, 

Take it. I do not bid you understand. 

I bid you close your eyes to see My face.
By Swami Vivekananda

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Vivekananda Express Museum on Wheels

Indian Railways is celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's Birth by dedicating a train by the name of "Vivek Express" a mobile museum/exhibition, which depicts Swamiji’s life and message. This train runs through the country stopping at numerous places allowing the citizens of Indian villages to learn about Swami Vivekananda. Swamiji a great yogi, spiritual teacher, writer and orator was a selfless worker for all humanity and was the living example of the Vedanta philosophy in all its different branches. The Chicago Parliament of Religions (September 11, 1893) described Swami Vivekananda's speech and the beauty of his message to the Western world he was facing for the first time as a rare and perfect moment of supreme emotion. Swami Vivekananda touched upon a wide spectrum of human endeavors in his sayings and writings. Some of his words were not for the spiritual aspirant only but seem to be potentially helpful for the man or woman of the world. He was human eloquence at its highest pitch. In him the Western world found the ideal of Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga and Jnana Yoga. 

Read his ground breaking speech:
http://www.ramakrishna.org/chcgfull.htm