God is to be worshiped as the one Beloved, dearer than everything in this and the next life.
Swami VivekanandaThe greatest help to spiritual life is meditation. In meditation we divest ourselves of all material conditions and feel our divine nature. We do not depend upon any external help in meditation. The touch of the soul can paint the brightest color even in the dingiest places; it can cast a fragrance over the vilest thing; it can make the wicked divine-and all enmity, all selfishness is effaced.
Swami VivekanandaI remember that grand word of the Katha Upanishad - Shraddhรข or marvellous faith. An instance of Shraddha can be found in the life of Nachiketรข. To preach the doctrine of Shraddha or genuine faith is the mission of my life. Let me repeat to you that this faith is one of the potent factors of humanity and of all religions. First, have faith in yourselves.
Swami Vivekananda