INSPIRING INCIDENTS FROM LIFE OF SWAMY VIVEKANANDA

Inspiring incidents from life of Swamy Vivekananda

1) Football

  After travelling across the country to acquire first hand knowledge of indian people, Swamy Vivekananda was shocked to see every where emaciated and physically weak youth. he advised the youth as follows ; ''First of all our young men must be strong. Religion will come afterwards. Be strong my young friends; that is my advice to you. you will be nearer to heaven through football the study of Bhagavat Gita. These are my bold words, but ihave to saythem to you , for I love you. You will understand the Gita better with your biceps, Your muscles a little stronger. you will understand the mighty genius and mighty strength of Krishna better with a little of strong blood in you'.

2) Swamy Vivekananda's strong body

  Since childhood Swamy Vivekananda developed a strong body. He learned lathi-play ,physical exercises,boxing and many other things. His father bought a little pony and he loved horse riding. All these activities helped him to develop strength and courage. Even at a later stage in his life, he used to exercise with dumbells to develop strong biceps that facilitate hard work.

3) Remember your achievements

   Swamy vivekananda was trekking in the Himalayas when he found an old man was extremely exhausted and standing hopelessly at the foot of an upward slope. The man said to Swamy Vivekananda in utter despair, ''Oh sir, how to cross it. I can't walk any more; my chest will break''.

Swmy Vivekananda listened to the old man patiently and then said, ''Look down at your feet. The road under your feet is the road that you have passed over and is the same road that you see before you; it will soon be under your feet. ''These words emboldened the old man to resume his onward trek and reached the destination.