Superstitions are all materialism, because they are all based on the consciousness of body, body, body. No spirit there. Spirit has no superstitions - it is beyond the vain desires of the body.
Swami VivekanandaThis caste system had grown by the practice of the son always following the business of the father.
Swami VivekanandaMeditation means the mind is turned back upon itself. The mind stops all the thought-waves and the world stops. Your consciousness expands. Every time you meditate you will keep your growth.
Swami VivekanandaHow to transcend the senses without disturbing the health is what we want to learn.
Swami VivekanandaTruth does not pay homage to any society, ancient or modern. Society has to pay homage to Truth or die.
Swami VivekanandaWhat is meant by charity? Charity is not fundamental. It is really helping on the misery of the world, not eradicating it. One looks for name and fame and covers his efforts to obtain them with the enamel of charity and good works. He is working for himself under the pretext of working for others. Every so-called charity is an encouragement of the very evil it claims to operate against.
Swami Vivekananda