25 Greatest Speeches Of Vivekananda

by Vivekananda

“I am proud to belong to a religion which has taught the world both tolerance and universal acceptance.” reformer and spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda leapt into fame after his spellbinding speeches at the Parliament of religions in Chicago. His powerful words have inspired, and continue to inspire people all over the world. This is a collection of twenty-five of the most outstanding and informative speeches delivered by Swami Vivekananda, such as ‘the ideal of a universal religion’, ‘Buddha’s message to the world’, ‘bhakti’, ‘Krishna’, ‘the powers of the mind’, and many more speeches that wield immense significance in understanding how to eradicate religious discord, how to further one’s growth in body and spirit, and in realizing the true meaning of life, soul, and God. “Dare to be free, dare to go as far as your thought leads, and dare to carry that out in your life.”
― Swami Vivekananda.

Genres: Spirituality

320 pages, Paperback

Published February 1, 2021

About the author

"Arise Awake and Stop not til the goal is reached"

Vivekananda left a body of philosophical works (see Vivekananda's complete works). His books (compiled from lectures given around the world) on the four Yogas (Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Jnana Yoga) are very influential and still seen as fundamental texts for anyone interested in the Hindu practice of Yoga. His letters are of great literary and spiritual value. He was also considered a very good singer and a poet.By the time of his death, He had composed many songs including his favorite Kali the Mother. He used humor for his teachings and was also an excellent cook. His language is very free flowing. His own Bengali writings stand testimony to the fact that he believed that words - spoken or written - should be for making things easier to understand rather than show off the speaker or writer's knowledge.

Swami Vivekananda [ স্বামী বিবেকানন্দ ] (1863 – 1902), born Narendranath Datta, was an Indian Hindu monk, philosopher, author, religious teacher, and the chief disciple of the Indian mystic Ramakrishna. He was a key figure in the introduction of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world and is credited with raising interfaith awareness, and bringing Hinduism to the status of a major world religion.

Born in Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India (present-day Kolkata, West Bengal, India)

Reviews

[Devyani Chandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

India has produced some of the world’s greatest religious leaders, sages, saints, philosophers, and spiritual thinkers. They were monks, nuns, and renunciates, nationalists, and reformers. No one religion had a Monopoly on them. They range from Mahavira and Buddha, who lived over 2, 500 years ago, to medieval saints like Chishti, avvaiyar, and Guru Nanak, to more recent philosophers and religious icons such as Vivekananda, Ramakrishna, saint Teresa, and many others. The spiritual and philosophical heritage they left behind is India’s gift to all Indians and the world. In the ‘life lessons’ series we publish the essential teachings of some of India’s best-known spiritualteachers, along with commentaries and biographical notes. Each book will be a handy companion to help the reader along the difficult pathways of life. Swami Vivekananda was a nineteenth-century philosopher, monk, and nationalist. Born Narendranath data into an aristocratic Bengali Kayastha family of Calcutta, he showed a strong inclination towards spirituality from a young age. Initially influenced by Brahman samaji ideas, he later came into contact with Western esotericism. He then became a disciple of the acclaimed mystic Swami Ramakrishna who introduced him to Advaita Vedanta. Vivekananda went on to become a proponent of Vedanta and yoga, which he famously introduced to the world at the Parliament of the world’s religions in Chicago in 1893.Vivekananda set up the monastic Ramakrishna order after the death of his Guru. He then left the monastery and led the life of a wandering ascetic, travelling through the subcontinent, filled with the desire to reconcile and assimilate modern scientific processes with ancient Hindu ideals. Also credited with raising interfaith awareness, Swami Vivekananda preached the philosophy of neo-vedanta—advaita—which reconciled the different paths to liberation. He revived Hinduism in India and contributed to nascent nationalistic thought. His view of Patriotism was not parochial, thus garnering him universal respect and admiration. An accomplished orator, writer, and poet, as well as a philosopher, his teachings remain just as relevant today as they were when he first Thunder his message to his countrymen and the world over a century ago. Edited by nanditha Krishna, ‘believe in yourself’ brings together Swami Vivekananda core teachings.

[Sagar Naskar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book : Chintan Karo, Chinta Nahin (Hindi Edition)
Author : Swami Vivekananda

Dare to be free, dare to go as far as your thoughts go, and dare to bring them into your life - Swami Vivekananda

This book has the words of one of the most brilliant and intellectual person on this planet. The present book contains most excellent and effective speeches given by Swami Vivekananda, which are classic and timeless. These words emanating from the Shrimukh of Swami Vivekananda are the key to give direction and meaning to our lives. His powerful words have inspired people around the world. The formulas given by him for human welfare and social welfare are relevant even today.

Reading this Book is like taking a journey to enlightenment by a vehicle of eternal truth. Swamiji's idea about religions and the world transcends the thinking of even our modern society. The thoughts are clear, sharp and leave life long impressions. This was a good fit for me as it helped me understand Vivekanands thinking and his wisdom clearly shows in his speeches.

This is amazing, delightful and enlightening. I heard n knew Swami Vivekananda as a Guru and public figure. I experienced Swami literally sitting in front of me and teaching these and in fact it is more of commanding While reading this book. This is a great master piece and I recommend this to everyone.

⭐ Rating : 4.5/5 🌟⭐
( On The Base of Writing Skill )
⭐ Must Recommended 🌟

[Muaz Jalil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved his writing. He is a fascinating writer and very liberal, considering he lived over 100 years ago. His idea about unity in diversity is fascinating. I have a better understanding of Hinduism. He clarifies the role of idols , they are like lenses to focus your religious energy. His idea about all religions have a philosophical, mythical, and ritualistic component is really interesting. Because the speeches were mostly given in US, he focuses on Christianity and Judaism, less so on Islam. Compares Hinduism with Buddhism. He is not a relativist but believes we are different stream trying to reach the same destination God. It is interesting that the religion which started with word, Vedas, and no single personality like Jesus, Buddha, or Mohammad , it has become associated with idolatry. Vivekananda is very open to accept that he may not have all answers.

His explanation of reincarnation is very logical and reasonable. I think his speech of Women in India, has not aged well but was very astute and accurate and can explain why women in South Asia face so much misogyny and patriarchy. Also why daughter in laws or wives have difficult life living with in laws. I am tempted to buy his complete work. Definitely increased my interest in Hinduism. I was drawn to his work by Shashi Tharoor.

[Novell_Nest · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Chintan Karo, Chinta Nahin" by Swami Vivekananda is a fantastic book. I really loved it. 25 of Swami Vivekananda's most outstanding and powerful speeches—all of which are classic and timeless—are collected in the current book.

The key to giving purpose and significance to our life is found in these words spoken by Swami Vivekananda's Shrimukh. Following his mesmerising talks at the World's Religions Conference in Chicago, Swami Vivekananda, a leading spiritual figure of the Indian cultural renaissance, shot to fame on a global scale. People all throughout the world have been motivated by his stirring words. He provided formulas for societal and human welfare, and they still hold true today. His persuasive and animated speech, keen insight, and sensitive nature conveyed the message of equality and harmony to humanity.

His comments were filled with magnificent, unequalled positivism that uplifted the listeners while also encouraging introspection. You all should definitely go for this. It's really very inspiring and helpful.

[Bookish Corner · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a collection of speeches given by the renowned spiritual leader, Swami Vivekananda, the book offers readers a glimpse into the mind and teachings of one of the most influential figures in modern Indian spiritual history.

One of the things that makes this book so powerful is the timeless nature of the speeches contained within it. Despite being delivered over a century ago, the wisdom and insights shared by Swami Vivekananda still resonate strongly with readers today.

Swami Vivekananda encourages readers to seek out their own inner truths and to constantly strive to become the best version of themselves. He also emphasizes the importance of compassion, tolerance, and understanding towards others, which is a message that is particularly relevant in today's world.
It is truly a masterpiece that will leave a lasting impression on readers.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the teachings of Swami Vivekananda or to anyone seeking guidance on how to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

[Drishty · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a collection of speeches given by the renowned spiritual leader and philosopher, Swami Vivekananda.
The speeches contained within this book are not only classic and timeless, but also serve as a source of inspiration for people around the world.

The author's wisdom is evident in every speech, and the reader can almost feel as though they are sitting in front of the great master himself, being taught the eternal truths of life.

His words are clear, sharp, and leave a lasting impression on the reader. His formulas for human welfare and social welfare are relevant even today and serve as a guide to give direction and meaning to our lives.

The book is a great masterpiece and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the teachings of Swami Vivekananda.
It is an amazing, delightful and enlightening experience that will leave a lasting impression on the reader.

[Bookwithmadhu · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are so many informative concepts which have the ability to teach us valuable life lessons. And these are the ones which we can all learn and benefit from.

Yet, even if they are various things which we can help us gain knowledge from the great people of the past, rarely do we know how to implement such lessons.

Regarded as one the most real and original youth icon, Swami Vivekananda is a great personality which continues to inspire generations even today.

And, ‘Chintan Karo, Chinta Nahin’ is a great book that presents some of the most effective and cherished lessons by Swami Vivekananda, which will not only inspire us, but also propel us into taking action.

One of the main thing which I liked very much about the teachings depicted herein is that they are very simple and don’t pertain to any particular agenda, hence can be inculcated by each and everyone, no matter at what stage of life they are in.

[Rakesh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a collection of speeches given by the spiritual leader, Swami Vivekananda. The speeches that this book contains are not only classy and timeless, but also serve as a source of inspiration for people around the world.

The words in this book from Swami Vivekananda is giving direction and meaning to everyones lives. His powerful and meaningful words have inspired people around the world. The formulas that has been given by him for the welfare of human and social welfare are relevant even in today's world.

This was a great book for me as it helped me to understand and admire Swami Vivekananda's thinking and his wisdom can be seen clearly in his speeches. The book is a great masterpiece and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to enhance their knowledge about all the teachings and thaughts of Swami Vivekananda.

[Khushi Jaiswal · Rating 4 out of 5]

As an assortment of discourses given by the eminent profound pioneer, Master Vivekananda, the book offers perusers a brief look into the psyche and lessons of quite possibly of the most compelling figure in present day Indian otherworldly history.

The equations given by him for human government assistance and social government assistance are significant even today. Perusing this Book resembles taking an excursion to illumination by a vehicle of everlasting reality. Swamiji's thought regarding religions and the world rises above the reasoning of even our cutting edge society. The contemplations are clear, sharp and have long lasting impressions.

The book is an extraordinary magnum opus and I would enthusiastically prescribe it to anybody hoping to develop how they might interpret the lessons of Master Vivekananda.

[Kahkasha Perween · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this astonishing book, the author has cleverly mentioned the famous and inspiration speeches of Swami Vivekananda which is full of motivation and enthusiasm. All the ideas, thoughts, viewpoint, suggestions and objectives of Vivekananda is also mentioned. He thought that because God created us all equal, we as his creations have no right to discriminate based on religion, caste, or gender. A person's character is defined by his acts, not by his caste, religion, or financial status. As Swamiji believed "the greatest religion is to be true to your nature."

The Book is very much organized and described very well with a simple and reasonable language. The cover and the title goes very well with it. Generally this an exceptionally persuasive book which filled me with energy and I might want to prescribe this book to everybody.

[Padmanava DuTTa · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book, which is a collection of talks by the well-known spiritual teacher Swami Vivekananda, gives readers a peek into the thoughts and principles of one of the most significant personalities in contemporary Indian spiritual history.

The speeches in this book are ageless, which is one of the factors contributing to its potency. Despite being said more than a century ago, Swami Vivekananda's advice and insights still strike a chord with readers today.

Readers are urged by Swami Vivekananda to search out their own inner truths and to always work on improving themselves. Additionally, he stresses the value of having compassion, tolerance, and understanding for others, which is a message that is very pertinent in the context of the modern world.

It is really a high value book.

[Simonti Ghosh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a huge fan of motivational books. I love to read books that will help me achieve my goals and improve my life. This book is one of the best I have ever read. It contains some speeches of Swami Vivekananda that can inspire us. It is really great to start every morning by reading this book. The book will surely help you on your journey to success and happiness. The language is simple yet hugely impactful. This book is definitely worth reading, especially if you are looking for motivation to succeed in your goals. Overall this is a really impactful and thought provoking story, I think everyone should read it at least once.

[Aysha Parween · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love to read about different cultures, religions and belief so I read this book wity full interest. In this book, author has beautifully mentioned all the things about Hinduism beautifully. Hindus generally believe that dharma was revealed in the Vedas although a more common word there for 'universal law' or 'righteousness' is rita. Dharma is the power that maintains society, it makes the grass grow, the sun shine, and makes us moral people or rather gives humans the opportunity to act virtuously.

Definitely helped me a lot to know more about Hinduism. I must say the author has a lot of golden knowledge and has very beautifully converted it to words in this excellent piece of writing.

[KINSHUK GHOSH · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chintan Karo, Chinta Nahin" by Swami Vivekananda is an amazing read.This book is a collection of speeches given by the spiritual leader, Swami Vivekananda. personally I found this book is really inspiring and motivating. If you want to know more about this then you have to read this book first.
The book is written in Hindi so readers can easily understand it. and will keep the reader engaged. Personally I love this book.Overall, I loved the book. The title suits well.You must read this book I'm sure you will definitely like this book. I would highly recommend this book to all readers.

[Rashi Singh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mermerizing

The book revolves around the speeches and morals of Swami Vivekananda, and aims to the betterment of any individaul who reads it.

The book consisit of a number of speeches given my the sensational desi figure who made a huge impact even on the west and gave out teachings and motivating speeches. His power to hold firm even in presence of the western media truly motivated a lot of indian folks.

I would definitely recommend this book to everyone.

[naveen gupta · Rating 4 out of 5]

we should not call it a book. it is collection of speeches by the great man, so if are rating the book, basically we are rating the man. and yes.. he was indeed great. to have such clarity of thoughts and knowledge 125 years back is amazing when the sources were so limited. India is blessed to have such a man as her son. if only he was born today, matter would have been different.