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To allot God a secondary place in life was, to me…

“To allot God a secondary place in life was, to me, inconceivable. Though He is the sole Owner of the cosmos, silently showering us with gifts from life to life, one thing yet remains which He does not own, and which each human heart is empowered to withhold or bestow - man's love.” quote by Paramahansa Yogananda
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“To allot God a secondary place in life was, to me, inconceivable. Though He is the sole Owner of the cosmos, silently showering us with gifts from life to life, one thing yet remains which He does not own, and which each human heart is empowered to withhold or bestow - man's love.”

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.

Placing God secondary diminishes humanity's unique power to give or withhold love, which remains beyond divine ownership.

In simple terms: Love is human's exclusive gift.

Key Takeaway

Honor love as a personal responsibility.

Themes

spirituality love human agency

Mood

hopeful inspirational

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • friendship
  • community building
  • creative arts

Key Concepts

theology free will

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you choose to give love?
  • What responsibilities accompany this power?
A Different Perspective

Love can be misused or withheld harmfully.

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