People that Swami Vivekanand- Frank Parlato Jr.

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THE SWAMI AND THE PEOPLE HE KNEW

Swami Sadananda

Swami Sadananda

“Beauty is a great thing—but if without quality—? Beauty always attracts, yet one says 'Oh, it is bitter!' One comes again and again—but then there is a thorn there—and at last one turns away the head. Yet Beauty is great, for all can see it, even the stupid can appreciate. But it should have qualities and wit behind, or it soon grows hideous. Without Beauty, Swami could not have worked—for he could not speak to all, but he has all— he is unique. And he has an added charm- He is child of child - as a fool. But scratch, and all the manliness shines out - in an instant.” - Swami Sadananda
Feb. 6, 1899

Swami Sadananda said to Sister Nivedita that he hated the old gospel of the disciples’ love and was going to preach a new one: "My Guru’s love for me."

- www.vivekananda.net edited by Frank Parlato Jr.

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