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No religion is absolutely perfect. Yet not only do we…

“No religion is absolutely perfect. Yet not only do we fight for religion, but also are we often willing to sacrifice our lives for it. And what we hopelessly fail to do is to live it. A true religion is that which has no caste, no creed, no colour. It is but an all-uniting and all-pervading embrace.” quote by Sri Chinmoy
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“No religion is absolutely perfect. Yet not only do we fight for religion, but also are we often willing to sacrifice our lives for it. And what we hopelessly fail to do is to live it. A true religion is that which has no caste, no creed, no colour. It is but an all-uniting and all-pervading embrace.”

Sri Chinmoy

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

People often defend religion fiercely yet fail to embody its deeper values, reducing it to dogma rather than lived unity.

In simple terms: Religion is defended but not lived; true unity lacks divisions.

Key Takeaway

Live the principles you claim to defend.

Themes

religion unity dogma spirituality

Mood

reflective critical inspirational

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • interfaith dialogue
  • personal practice
  • community service

Key Concepts

caste creed color all‑uniting embrace

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practice the unity you preach?
  • What barriers prevent living your faith?
A Different Perspective

Ideal unity is hard to achieve amid entrenched identities.

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