The vapour becomes snow, then water, then Ganga; but when…
“The vapour becomes snow, then water, then Ganga; but when it is vapour, there is no Ganga, and when it is water, we think of no vapour in it. The idea of creation or change is inseparably connected with will. So long as we perceive this world in motion, we have to conceive will behind it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Change and creation are linked to will; perceiving motion implies a will behind it.
In simple terms: Will drives change and creation.
Recognize will behind motion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- scientific observation
- creative projects
- leadership
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does will manifest in daily life?
- Can will overcome external constraints?
Will alone cannot guarantee outcomes without action.