How has all the knowledge in the world been gained but by the concentration of the powers of the mind? The world is ready to give up its secrets if we only know how to knock, how to give it the necessary blow. The strength and force of the blow come through concentration. There is no limit to the power of the human mind. The more concentrated it is, the more power is brought to bear on one point; that is the secret.
Swami VivekanandaAny particle in this universe can change in relation to any other particle; but take the whole universe as one.
Swami VivekanandaDo you recall the story of the young Yogi in the Mahรขbhรขrata who prided himself on his psychic powers by burning the bodies of a crow and crane by his intense will, produced by anger?
Swami VivekanandaOh, to live even for a day in the full light of freedom, to breathe the free air of simplicity! Isn't that the highest purity?
Swami VivekanandaIt is nature that is driving us towards perfection, and eventually she will bring everyone there.
Swami Vivekananda