The youth of India should make an
earnest effort to make a serious study of the Complete Works of Swami
Vivekananda. In it are hidden priceless gems of ancient wisdom couched in
modern language, easy to understand and backed up by scientific rationalization
that make them convincing to the modern mind. Swamiji's teachings are entirely
relevant to the present age, the turbulent times in which we live. He asks
us to believe in nothing, to test everything by the standards of reason and to
deepen our appreciation of the aphorisms of the sages through self-realization.
For this he prescribes three things as pre-requisites. They are purity,
patience and perseverance.
Purity is the basis of all study. It concentrates the mind,
makes it fit for perception of subtle realities and energizes the whole nervous
system that undergoes the severe stress of spiritual study and practice.
Patience is necessary for any endeavour that is prolonged
and pronouncedly difficult to succeed in. Else, failure in the short run is a
foregone conclusion. Success shines only in the fullness of time --- ‘kaalena
atmani vindati’.
Perseverance springs from the aspiration for the discovery
of Truth. With unbounded enthusiasm and energy one must hammer away at the
citadels of Truth. Only then will the subtlest of realities unfold before the
purified vision.
May all of you, O youth of India, awake to this realization
that your country is dear to you and that you will dedicate your lives towards serving
your Motherland in life and in death. Long live India! JaiHind!
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