It was as if he was reborn into divine devotion. However, the devotee, Narendra was born twenty-five years later. Vivekananda, formerly known as Narendra Dutt, was born on 12th January 1863. So, the story of Vivekananda should be seen as the story of every earnest seeker of Truth.
It is only when wisdom awakens that one commences his journey on the path of Truth undeterred. This is the story of Swami Vivekananda, whose wisdom had awakened. His intellect was radiant with new light. The first ray of light at dawn dissolved not only the darkness prevailing outside but also the darkness in Narendra’s mind. That was indeed a momentous night when Narendra was transformed and became Swami Vivekananda. “Something” had got associated with his intellect that awakened the power of discretion within him and directed him to his Guru Sri Ramakrishna. All his doubts were being put to rest, and the turmoil in his mind was beginning to settle down. In resonance, the clouds in the sky had also dispersed, revealing the divine resplendent aura of the moon. The negative thoughts that were clouding his mind vanished, dispelling darkness from his life. God can be attained by conquering your mind through austerity and penance.” You can never attain God if you get entangled in worldly pleasures. His conscience replied, “Then don’t ask for comforts and conveniences. Narendra shouted, “God, God, and God alone!” His conscience alerted him, “You will attain God on the path of righteousness, not wealth! What do you want – God, or wealth and comforts?” His logical mind replied, “I want wealth but through the path of righteousness.” First, decide what you want – position, fame, wealth, comforts?” His conscience asked him, “One who seeks pleasure does not consider the method of acquiring it. Narendra’s eyes welled with tears of sorrow. Defeated, he sat down in the middle of the deserted road and pleaded with folded hands, “O Lord, what are you punishing me for? There are so many sinful people in this world, but sparing them all, why are you punishing me? Is it because I have faith in you? Is this your way of justice?” Suddenly, there was a heavy downpour, and Narendra was completely drenched in less than a moment. But he was numb to his body as his mind was elsewhere. It was as if they were pleading him to rest for a while. Lost in his thoughts, Narendra was walking barefoot towards his house. As Narendra saw dark clouds in the sky, it was as if darkness was spreading over his mind. What is this “something” that needs to be associated with everything to derive the bliss of wisdom? When did this “something” get associated with Swami Vivekananda? Let us get a glimpse of it. With the awakened body, mind, and intellectĪwakens the bliss of wisdom – Vivekananda! When something associates with the intellect, The mind becomes steadfast, obedient, unshaken, and loving.
The body becomes instrumental in serving the purpose of the Lord. Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached.
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