Everything can be sacrificed for truth, but truth cannot be sacrificed for anything.
Swami VivekanandaRead
The whole point is to discipline the mind.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Disciplining the mind is essential for personal growth and clarity.
This quote by Swami Vivekananda emphasizes the importance of mental discipline as a foundation for achieving clarity and understanding in life. By training the mind to focus and cultivate positive thoughts, individuals can enhance their ability to navigate challenges and attain their goals effectively.
Themes
DisciplineMindPersonal GrowthClarityFocus
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal development.
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Salvation means knowing the truth. We do not become anything; we are what we are. Salvation [comes] by faith and not by work. It is a question of knowledge! You must know what you are, and it is done. The dream vanishes. This you [and others] are dreaming here. When they die, they go to [the] heaven [of their dream]. They live in that dream, and [when it ends], they take a nice body [here], and they are good people.
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