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The soul is bound to the body by a chain of desires…

“The soul is bound to the body by a chain of desires, temptations, troubles and worries, and it is trying to free itself. If you keep tugging at that chain which is holding you to mortal consciousness, some day an invisible Divine Hand will intervene and snap it apart and you will be free.” quote by Paramahansa Yogananda
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“The soul is bound to the body by a chain of desires, temptations, troubles and worries, and it is trying to free itself. If you keep tugging at that chain which is holding you to mortal consciousness, some day an invisible Divine Hand will intervene and snap it apart and you will be free.”

Paramahansa Yogananda

About This Quote

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

The soul is chained by worldly desires; divine intervention can break these bonds, granting freedom.

In simple terms: Desires bind the soul; divine help can free it.

Key Takeaway

Seek spiritual freedom beyond material cravings.

Themes

spirituality freedom desire divine intervention

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • daily stress
  • personal growth
  • life challenges

Key Concepts

attachment liberation inner peace

Questions to Reflect On

  • What desires bind you?
  • Can inner work replace divine rescue?
A Different Perspective

Divine intervention is not guaranteed or controllable.

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