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“Behind my work was ambition, behind my love was personality, behind my purity was fear, behind my guidance the thirst for power. Now they are vanishing and I drift. I come, Mother, I come, in Thy warm bosom, floating wheresoever Thou takest me, in the voiceless, in the strange, in the wonderland…” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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“Behind my work was ambition, behind my love was personality, behind my purity was fear, behind my guidance the thirst for power. Now they are vanishing and I drift. I come, Mother, I come, in Thy warm bosom, floating wheresoever Thou takest me, in the voiceless, in the strange, in the wonderland, I come - a spectator, no more an actor.”

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.

The author reflects on past motivations—ambition, personality, fear, power—and now feels empty, seeking spiritual surrender.

In simple terms: Former drives fade, leaving a desire for spiritual union.

Key Takeaway

Embrace surrender to the divine.

Themes

spirituality emptiness transformation humility

Mood

contemplative tranquil

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • spiritual retreat
  • life transition

Key Concepts

ego fear power dynamics renunciation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does surrender mean to you?
  • How can you integrate past drives with spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective

Risk of losing personal agency in total surrender.

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