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“The mother and the father are the causes of this body; so a man must undergo a thousand troubles in order to do good to them.” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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““The mother and the father are the causes of this body; so a man must undergo a thousand troubles in order to do good to them.””

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.

Parents shape us, and we must endure hardships to honor them.

In simple terms: We must face many troubles for parents.

Key Takeaway

Respect and serve parents despite challenges.

Themes

family duty sacrifice spiritual growth

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • family counseling
  • spiritual practice
  • ethical decision‑making

Key Concepts

Hindu philosophy karma

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance duty and self‑care?
  • What ways can you honor parents without self‑harm?
A Different Perspective

Enduring suffering may not always be necessary.

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