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Hate not the most abject sinner, look not to his exterior…

“Hate not the most abject sinner, look not to his exterior. Turn thy gaze inward, where resides the Paramatman. Proclaim to the whole world thee, with trumpet voice, "There is no sin in thee, there is no misery in thee; thou art the reservoir of omnipotent power. Arise, awake, and manifest the…” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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““Hate not the most abject sinner, look not to his exterior. Turn thy gaze inward, where resides the Paramatman. Proclaim to the whole world thee, with trumpet voice, "There is no sin in thee, there is no misery in thee; thou art the reservoir of omnipotent power. Arise, awake, and manifest the Divinity within!””

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 passage urges moving beyond external judgments of sinners, focusing instead on inner divinity and the belief that every individual possesses inherent power and purity.

In simple terms: Look inside; all have divine potential.

Key Takeaway

Inner divinity transcends external sin.

Themes

spirituality self‑realization compassion inner strength

Mood

inspirational hopeful

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation practice
  • counseling for self‑esteem

Key Concepts

non‑duality self‑transcendence

Practical Applications

  • affirmations for self‑growth
  • mindfulness workshops

Questions to Reflect On

  • What practices help recognize inner divinity?
  • How does this view affect judgments of others?
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