Did Swami Vivekananda worship a personal deity?

Clash Royale CLAN TAG#URR8PPP
I have read that Ramakrishna Paramahamsa would often teach devotion to less advanced disciples but would only teach Advaita to Vivekananda. Did Vivekananda worship any personal deity?
worship vivekananda
add a comment |
I have read that Ramakrishna Paramahamsa would often teach devotion to less advanced disciples but would only teach Advaita to Vivekananda. Did Vivekananda worship any personal deity?
worship vivekananda
add a comment |
I have read that Ramakrishna Paramahamsa would often teach devotion to less advanced disciples but would only teach Advaita to Vivekananda. Did Vivekananda worship any personal deity?
worship vivekananda
I have read that Ramakrishna Paramahamsa would often teach devotion to less advanced disciples but would only teach Advaita to Vivekananda. Did Vivekananda worship any personal deity?
worship vivekananda
worship vivekananda
edited Feb 18 at 5:35
Sarvabhouma
15.9k565146
15.9k565146
asked Feb 17 at 12:20
S KS K
1
1
add a comment |
add a comment |
2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
Yes, He did. He worshipped Maa Kali. But He never taught Kali worship to anyone.He considered to be His personal affair. He mentioned: "The secret of my Kali-wirship will die with me".
He wrote a beautiful poem :Kali the Mother:
The stars are blotted out,
The clouds are covering clouds,
It is darkness vibrant, sonant.
In the roaring, whirling wind
Are the souls of a million lunatics
Just loose from the prison-house,
Wrenching trees by the roots,
Sweeping all from the path.
The sea has joined the fray,
And swirls up mountain-waves,
To reach the pitchy sky.
The flash of lurid light
Reveals on every side
A thousand, thousand shades
Of Death begrimed and black —
Scattering plagues and sorrows,
Dancing mad with joy,
Come, Mother, come!
For Terror is Thy name,
Death is in Thy breath,
And every shaking step
Destroys a world for e'er.
Thou "Time", the All-Destroyer!
Come, O Mother, come!
Who dares misery love,
And hug the form of Death,
Dance in Destruction's dance,
To him the Mother comes.
He also wrote one beautiful hymn : Amba-Stotra in sanskrit.
Ref:1. Nivedita Lokamata,Sankari prasad Basu, Vol 1.page 298-300
2.CW of Swami Vivekananda
The "Sri Mahishasura Mardini Stotra" book published by the Rk Mission has this Amba Stotram composed by Swamiji
– Rickross
Feb 17 at 14:12
Can you add source for this statement: "The secret of my Kali-worship will die with me"? Poem cannot be proof of personal deity.
– sv.
Feb 17 at 19:27
@sv. i have alrwady included the biogaphy of nivedita as ref
– Partha
Feb 18 at 3:34
add a comment |
Swami Vivekananda's devotion towards Goddess Kali is mentioned in his short biography too.
Here is the PDF (A short biography of Swami Vivekananda by Swami Tejasananda).
Following the pilgrimage to Amarnath the Swami’s devotion concentrated itself on the Mother, and he was soon blessed with a
wonderful vision of Kali the Divine Mother. While his vision was
most intense he wrote ‘Kali the Mother’—a poem, where he is seen at
his best. After this experience he retired alone abruptly on September
30 to the Coloured Springs of Kshir Bhavani where he practised severe
austerities. He was found completely transfigured when he returned to
his disciples after a few days.
add a comment |
2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
Yes, He did. He worshipped Maa Kali. But He never taught Kali worship to anyone.He considered to be His personal affair. He mentioned: "The secret of my Kali-wirship will die with me".
He wrote a beautiful poem :Kali the Mother:
The stars are blotted out,
The clouds are covering clouds,
It is darkness vibrant, sonant.
In the roaring, whirling wind
Are the souls of a million lunatics
Just loose from the prison-house,
Wrenching trees by the roots,
Sweeping all from the path.
The sea has joined the fray,
And swirls up mountain-waves,
To reach the pitchy sky.
The flash of lurid light
Reveals on every side
A thousand, thousand shades
Of Death begrimed and black —
Scattering plagues and sorrows,
Dancing mad with joy,
Come, Mother, come!
For Terror is Thy name,
Death is in Thy breath,
And every shaking step
Destroys a world for e'er.
Thou "Time", the All-Destroyer!
Come, O Mother, come!
Who dares misery love,
And hug the form of Death,
Dance in Destruction's dance,
To him the Mother comes.
He also wrote one beautiful hymn : Amba-Stotra in sanskrit.
Ref:1. Nivedita Lokamata,Sankari prasad Basu, Vol 1.page 298-300
2.CW of Swami Vivekananda
The "Sri Mahishasura Mardini Stotra" book published by the Rk Mission has this Amba Stotram composed by Swamiji
– Rickross
Feb 17 at 14:12
Can you add source for this statement: "The secret of my Kali-worship will die with me"? Poem cannot be proof of personal deity.
– sv.
Feb 17 at 19:27
@sv. i have alrwady included the biogaphy of nivedita as ref
– Partha
Feb 18 at 3:34
add a comment |
Yes, He did. He worshipped Maa Kali. But He never taught Kali worship to anyone.He considered to be His personal affair. He mentioned: "The secret of my Kali-wirship will die with me".
He wrote a beautiful poem :Kali the Mother:
The stars are blotted out,
The clouds are covering clouds,
It is darkness vibrant, sonant.
In the roaring, whirling wind
Are the souls of a million lunatics
Just loose from the prison-house,
Wrenching trees by the roots,
Sweeping all from the path.
The sea has joined the fray,
And swirls up mountain-waves,
To reach the pitchy sky.
The flash of lurid light
Reveals on every side
A thousand, thousand shades
Of Death begrimed and black —
Scattering plagues and sorrows,
Dancing mad with joy,
Come, Mother, come!
For Terror is Thy name,
Death is in Thy breath,
And every shaking step
Destroys a world for e'er.
Thou "Time", the All-Destroyer!
Come, O Mother, come!
Who dares misery love,
And hug the form of Death,
Dance in Destruction's dance,
To him the Mother comes.
He also wrote one beautiful hymn : Amba-Stotra in sanskrit.
Ref:1. Nivedita Lokamata,Sankari prasad Basu, Vol 1.page 298-300
2.CW of Swami Vivekananda
The "Sri Mahishasura Mardini Stotra" book published by the Rk Mission has this Amba Stotram composed by Swamiji
– Rickross
Feb 17 at 14:12
Can you add source for this statement: "The secret of my Kali-worship will die with me"? Poem cannot be proof of personal deity.
– sv.
Feb 17 at 19:27
@sv. i have alrwady included the biogaphy of nivedita as ref
– Partha
Feb 18 at 3:34
add a comment |
Yes, He did. He worshipped Maa Kali. But He never taught Kali worship to anyone.He considered to be His personal affair. He mentioned: "The secret of my Kali-wirship will die with me".
He wrote a beautiful poem :Kali the Mother:
The stars are blotted out,
The clouds are covering clouds,
It is darkness vibrant, sonant.
In the roaring, whirling wind
Are the souls of a million lunatics
Just loose from the prison-house,
Wrenching trees by the roots,
Sweeping all from the path.
The sea has joined the fray,
And swirls up mountain-waves,
To reach the pitchy sky.
The flash of lurid light
Reveals on every side
A thousand, thousand shades
Of Death begrimed and black —
Scattering plagues and sorrows,
Dancing mad with joy,
Come, Mother, come!
For Terror is Thy name,
Death is in Thy breath,
And every shaking step
Destroys a world for e'er.
Thou "Time", the All-Destroyer!
Come, O Mother, come!
Who dares misery love,
And hug the form of Death,
Dance in Destruction's dance,
To him the Mother comes.
He also wrote one beautiful hymn : Amba-Stotra in sanskrit.
Ref:1. Nivedita Lokamata,Sankari prasad Basu, Vol 1.page 298-300
2.CW of Swami Vivekananda
Yes, He did. He worshipped Maa Kali. But He never taught Kali worship to anyone.He considered to be His personal affair. He mentioned: "The secret of my Kali-wirship will die with me".
He wrote a beautiful poem :Kali the Mother:
The stars are blotted out,
The clouds are covering clouds,
It is darkness vibrant, sonant.
In the roaring, whirling wind
Are the souls of a million lunatics
Just loose from the prison-house,
Wrenching trees by the roots,
Sweeping all from the path.
The sea has joined the fray,
And swirls up mountain-waves,
To reach the pitchy sky.
The flash of lurid light
Reveals on every side
A thousand, thousand shades
Of Death begrimed and black —
Scattering plagues and sorrows,
Dancing mad with joy,
Come, Mother, come!
For Terror is Thy name,
Death is in Thy breath,
And every shaking step
Destroys a world for e'er.
Thou "Time", the All-Destroyer!
Come, O Mother, come!
Who dares misery love,
And hug the form of Death,
Dance in Destruction's dance,
To him the Mother comes.
He also wrote one beautiful hymn : Amba-Stotra in sanskrit.
Ref:1. Nivedita Lokamata,Sankari prasad Basu, Vol 1.page 298-300
2.CW of Swami Vivekananda
edited Feb 17 at 14:03
Rickross
53.3k377189
53.3k377189
answered Feb 17 at 13:37
ParthaPartha
6,291338
6,291338
The "Sri Mahishasura Mardini Stotra" book published by the Rk Mission has this Amba Stotram composed by Swamiji
– Rickross
Feb 17 at 14:12
Can you add source for this statement: "The secret of my Kali-worship will die with me"? Poem cannot be proof of personal deity.
– sv.
Feb 17 at 19:27
@sv. i have alrwady included the biogaphy of nivedita as ref
– Partha
Feb 18 at 3:34
add a comment |
The "Sri Mahishasura Mardini Stotra" book published by the Rk Mission has this Amba Stotram composed by Swamiji
– Rickross
Feb 17 at 14:12
Can you add source for this statement: "The secret of my Kali-worship will die with me"? Poem cannot be proof of personal deity.
– sv.
Feb 17 at 19:27
@sv. i have alrwady included the biogaphy of nivedita as ref
– Partha
Feb 18 at 3:34
The "Sri Mahishasura Mardini Stotra" book published by the Rk Mission has this Amba Stotram composed by Swamiji
– Rickross
Feb 17 at 14:12
The "Sri Mahishasura Mardini Stotra" book published by the Rk Mission has this Amba Stotram composed by Swamiji
– Rickross
Feb 17 at 14:12
Can you add source for this statement: "The secret of my Kali-worship will die with me"? Poem cannot be proof of personal deity.
– sv.
Feb 17 at 19:27
Can you add source for this statement: "The secret of my Kali-worship will die with me"? Poem cannot be proof of personal deity.
– sv.
Feb 17 at 19:27
@sv. i have alrwady included the biogaphy of nivedita as ref
– Partha
Feb 18 at 3:34
@sv. i have alrwady included the biogaphy of nivedita as ref
– Partha
Feb 18 at 3:34
add a comment |
Swami Vivekananda's devotion towards Goddess Kali is mentioned in his short biography too.
Here is the PDF (A short biography of Swami Vivekananda by Swami Tejasananda).
Following the pilgrimage to Amarnath the Swami’s devotion concentrated itself on the Mother, and he was soon blessed with a
wonderful vision of Kali the Divine Mother. While his vision was
most intense he wrote ‘Kali the Mother’—a poem, where he is seen at
his best. After this experience he retired alone abruptly on September
30 to the Coloured Springs of Kshir Bhavani where he practised severe
austerities. He was found completely transfigured when he returned to
his disciples after a few days.
add a comment |
Swami Vivekananda's devotion towards Goddess Kali is mentioned in his short biography too.
Here is the PDF (A short biography of Swami Vivekananda by Swami Tejasananda).
Following the pilgrimage to Amarnath the Swami’s devotion concentrated itself on the Mother, and he was soon blessed with a
wonderful vision of Kali the Divine Mother. While his vision was
most intense he wrote ‘Kali the Mother’—a poem, where he is seen at
his best. After this experience he retired alone abruptly on September
30 to the Coloured Springs of Kshir Bhavani where he practised severe
austerities. He was found completely transfigured when he returned to
his disciples after a few days.
add a comment |
Swami Vivekananda's devotion towards Goddess Kali is mentioned in his short biography too.
Here is the PDF (A short biography of Swami Vivekananda by Swami Tejasananda).
Following the pilgrimage to Amarnath the Swami’s devotion concentrated itself on the Mother, and he was soon blessed with a
wonderful vision of Kali the Divine Mother. While his vision was
most intense he wrote ‘Kali the Mother’—a poem, where he is seen at
his best. After this experience he retired alone abruptly on September
30 to the Coloured Springs of Kshir Bhavani where he practised severe
austerities. He was found completely transfigured when he returned to
his disciples after a few days.
Swami Vivekananda's devotion towards Goddess Kali is mentioned in his short biography too.
Here is the PDF (A short biography of Swami Vivekananda by Swami Tejasananda).
Following the pilgrimage to Amarnath the Swami’s devotion concentrated itself on the Mother, and he was soon blessed with a
wonderful vision of Kali the Divine Mother. While his vision was
most intense he wrote ‘Kali the Mother’—a poem, where he is seen at
his best. After this experience he retired alone abruptly on September
30 to the Coloured Springs of Kshir Bhavani where he practised severe
austerities. He was found completely transfigured when he returned to
his disciples after a few days.
answered Feb 17 at 14:59
RickrossRickross
53.3k377189
53.3k377189
add a comment |
add a comment |