Did Vivekananda really see God?

Vivekananda agreed to do so, but every time he saw the idol of Kali, he forgot all about material possessions, and did not ask for money. The doctor said he was willing to do so, but on one condition: neither Ramakrishna nor Vivekananda try to make him believe in God, for he was an atheist.

What did Swami Vivekananda say about God?

According to Swami Vivekananda, “faith in ourselves and faith in God- this is the secret of greatness”. Swami Vivekananda observed the history of the world is the history of a few men who had faith in themselves, and it is faith which calls out divinity within.

In which God did Swami Vivekananda believe?

While explaining Vivekananda’s belief in God, Chetananda said, “He believed that god is one and one is God.” Explaining his statement in detail, he said that when the sun rises, it’s the sun as a whole. “The sun does not belong to any religion and neither does any religion claim so.

Is Swami Vivekananda an atheist?

Conversation. The young Swami Vivekananda was a disciple of John Stuart Mill & an atheist. He later shed his atheism but not his commitment to secularism. :He was truly & purely a secular but not the way it has been ‘fabricated’ by some ‘overenthusiasts’.

What did Sri Ramakrishna say?

Quotes by Shri Ramakrishna Paramhansa Deva “Knowledge leads to unity, but Ignorance to diversity.” “Lovers of God do not belong to any caste.” “Never get into your head that your faith alone is true and every other is false. Know for certain that God without form is real and that God with form is also real.

What was the slogan given by Swami Vivekananda?

“Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life; dream of it; think of it; live on that idea. Let the brain, the body, muscles, nerves, every part of your body be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success, and this is the way great spiritual giants are produced.”

What was the relationship between Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda?

The relationship between Ramakrishna and Vivekananda began in November 1881 when they met at the house of Surendra Nath Mitra. Ramakrishna asked Narendranath (the pre-monastic name of Vivekananda) to sing. Impressed by his singing talent, he invited him to Dakshineswar.

How did Ramakrishna attain spiritual excellence?

Ramakrishna attained spiritual excellence and was fully enlightened about a few truths which greatly influenced his knowledge of social complexities of life.

How did Swami Vivekananda resolve the Sardar’s dilemma?

However through the infinite grace of Swami Vivekananda, the Sardar’s dilemma was resolved when Swamiji bestowed upon him, a vision of God with form. The details of this incident have been wonderfully captured in the book: The Life of Swami Vivekananda by His Eastern and Western Disciples, Volume 1.

What did Ramakrishna say to Narendra during his visit to Kali temple?

When Narendra finished singing, Ramakrishna suddenly became emotional, grasped Narendra’s hands and took him into the northern porch of the Kali temple and with tears in his eyes said to him — Ah! you have come so late. How unkind of you to keep me waiting so long!