Poetry

Vivekananda's poems and translated verses reveal a lyrical and deeply emotional dimension of his personality, ranging from rousing calls to spiritual awakening to tender hymns of devotion and meditative reflections on the nature of existence. Composed in both English and Bengali, his poetry includes original works such as the celebrated "Song of the Sannyasin" and "Kali the Mother," as well as translations of classical Sanskrit hymns. These works distill his philosophical vision into concentrated verse of striking beauty and power.

Key Quotes on Poetry

“A HYMN TO THE DIVINE MOTHER अम्बास्तोत्रम्। का त्वं शुभे शिवकरे सुखदुःखहस्ते आधूर्णितं भवजलं प्रबलोर्मिभङ्गैः। शान्ति विधातुमिह किं बहुधा विभग्नाम् मातः प्रयत्नपरमासि सदैव विश्वे॥ O Thou most beautiful”

- Volume 4, A Hymn to the Divine Mother

“The heart's cave Is by Thy visitance resplendent made”

- Volume 4, A Hymn to the Divinity of Shri Ramakrishna

Translations: Poems

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Key Quotes on Poetry

Works on Poetry

A Hymn to Shiva

A Hymn to the Divine Mother

A Hymn to the Divinity of Shri Ramakrishna

A Song I Sing to Thee

"And let Shyama Dance there"

Angels Unawares I-III

Hold on Yet a While, Brave Heart

Kali the Mother

Nirvanashatkam, or Six Stanzas on Nirvana

Peace

Requiescat in Pace

The Hymn of Creation

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