The sum total or Ishwara may be said to be All-good…
“The sum total or Ishwara may be said to be All-good, Almighty, and Omniscient. These are obvious qualities, and need no argument to prove, from the very fact of totality.”
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 asserts that the ultimate reality, Ishwara, embodies all positive divine attributes—goodness, power, and all‑knowingness—by virtue of its totality.
In simple terms: Ishwara is all‑good, all‑powerful, all‑knowing because it is total.
Recognize the unity of divine qualities.
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When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- interfaith dialogue
- ethical leadership
- academic study
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect your moral actions?
- Can finite beings relate to an infinite deity?
Human concepts may struggle to fully grasp infinite divine nature.