Voice of Vivekananda
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Sattvic Action Ordained by the Sastras, that action, performed by one not desirous of the fruit, without attachment, free from love and hate, is called Sattvic. (BG 18.23) Rajasic Action That …
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Pali text, illustration and English translation of Dhammapada verse 271-272: na sīlabbatamattena bāhusaccena vā pana |athavā samādhilābhena vivicca sayanena vā || 271 ||phusāmi …
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Pali text, illustration and English translation of Dhammapada verse 270: na tena ariyo hoti yena pāṇāni hiṃsati |ahiṃsā sabbapāṇānaṃ ariyo'ti pavuccati || 270 || 270. By harming living …
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Pali text, illustration and English translation of Dhammapada verse 268-269: na monena muni hoti mūḷharūpo aviddasu |yo ca tulaṃ'va paggayha varamādāya paṇḍito || 268 ||pāpāni parivajjeti …
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Satprakashananda, Swami (Harish Maharaj)—Disciple of Swami Brahmananda, born at Dhaka (April 1888), post-graduation from Calcutta University. Saw Swamiji at Dhaka (1901). Joined the Order at the Dhaka …
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Om! Gods! With ears let us hear what is good;Adorable ones! With eyes let us see what is good.With steady limbs, with bodies, praising,Let us enjoy the life allotted by the gods.May Indra, of wide …