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“God is cruel and not cruel. He is all being and not being at the same time. Hence He is all contradictions. Nature also is nothing but a mass of contradictions.” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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“God is cruel and not cruel. He is all being and not being at the same time. Hence He is all contradictions. Nature also is nothing but a mass of contradictions.”

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 divine embodies both existence and non-existence, reflecting inherent contradictions in nature and reality.

In simple terms: God and nature are full of opposites.

Key Takeaway

Accept paradoxes as part of existence.

Themes

philosophy spirituality contradiction nature duality

Mood

contemplative enigmatic

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • theological study
  • personal reflection
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

nondualism dialectics theology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you reconcile opposing truths?
  • What does embracing contradiction change your worldview?
A Different Perspective

Paradoxes can lead to confusion or nihilism if not integrated.

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