Swami Vivekananda

"Those that only take a nibble here and a nibble there will never attain anything ... Those who really want to be yogis must give up, once and for all, this nibbling at things. Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life - think of it, dream of it, live on that idea."

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Source: Swami Vivekananda (2012). “Raja Yoga (Annotated Edition)”, p.55, Jazzybee Verlag

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Swami Vivekananda

Swami Vivekananda

Spiritual Leader, Philosopher

Swami Vivekananda was a key figure in introducing Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world, known for his impactful speeches and writings.

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