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“It is true that God is even in the tiger, but we must not go and face the animal. So it is true that God dwells even in the most wicked, but it is not meet that we should associate with the wicked.” quote by Ramakrishna
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“It is true that God is even in the tiger, but we must not go and face the animal. So it is true that God dwells even in the most wicked, but it is not meet that we should associate with the wicked.”

Ramakrishna

About This Quote

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

Divine presence exists everywhere, yet we should avoid direct engagement with evil.

In simple terms: God is everywhere, but avoid the wicked.

Key Takeaway

Seek goodness, not harmful company.

Themes

spirituality ethics divine

Mood

reflective serene

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • community leadership
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

theology moral discernment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance compassion with self‑preservation?
  • When is it appropriate to engage with the flawed?
A Different Perspective

Avoiding evil may limit understanding of its nature.

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