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“Arise! Arise! A tidal wave is coming! Onward! Men and women, down to the Chandala (Pariah) - all are pure in his eyes. Onward! Onward! There is no time to care for name, or fame, or Mukti, or Bhakti! We shall look to these some other time. Now in this life let us infinitely spread his lofty…” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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“Arise! Arise! A tidal wave is coming! Onward! Men and women, down to the Chandala (Pariah) - all are pure in his eyes. Onward! Onward! There is no time to care for name, or fame, or Mukti, or Bhakti! We shall look to these some other time. Now in this life let us infinitely spread his lofty character, his sublime life, his infinite soul. This is the only work - there is nothing else to do.”

Swami Vivekananda

About This Quote

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

A rallying cry to transcend caste, fame, and ritual, focusing on universal spiritual service.

In simple terms: Rise above social labels.

Key Takeaway

Serve humanity selflessly.

Themes

spirituality equality service

Mood

inspirational uplifting

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • community service
  • interfaith dialogue
  • personal meditation
  • social reform

Key Concepts

humanism universalism devotion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practice equality daily?
  • What service aligns with your values?
A Different Perspective

Changing deep-rooted traditions is difficult.

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