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“The demon should have known that God cannot be driven out of any place, for He is all-pervading. Demons think of their possessions as their property, but actually everything belongs to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who can take anything at any time He likes.” quote by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda
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““The demon should have known that God cannot be driven out of any place, for He is all-pervading. Demons think of their possessions as their property, but actually everything belongs to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who can take anything at any time He likes.””

A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The quote teaches that God is omnipresent and cannot be expelled; demons mistakenly claim ownership of possessions, but ultimately everything belongs to the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

In simple terms: God is everywhere; all belongs to Him, not to demons.

Key Takeaway

Recognize divine ownership of all things.

Themes

spirituality divine sovereignty humility attachment

Mood

reverent humble contemplative

Type

religious scriptural

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • detachment practice
  • scriptural study
  • ethical living

Key Concepts

theology philosophy of ownership ego

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does recognizing divine ownership affect your relationship to material possessions?
  • Can you practice detachment without denying responsibility?
A Different Perspective

The view may conflict with secular notions of property rights.

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