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“There cannot be two almighty beings in this world. [Imagine having] two or three Gods; one will create the world, another says, "I will destroy the world." It [can] never happen. There must be one God. The soul attains to perfection; [it becomes] almost omnipotent [and] omniscient. This is the…” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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“There cannot be two almighty beings in this world. [Imagine having] two or three Gods; one will create the world, another says, "I will destroy the world." It [can] never happen. There must be one God. The soul attains to perfection; [it becomes] almost omnipotent [and] omniscient. This is the worshipper. Who is the worshipped? He, the Lord God Himself, the Omnipresent, the Omniscient, and so on. And above all, He is Love. How is [the soul] to attain this perfection? By worship.”

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 quote asserts monotheism, describing a single all‑powerful, all‑knowing, loving God, and suggests that worship leads the soul toward divine perfection.

In simple terms: One God, love, worship perfects the soul.

Key Takeaway

Seek unity through devotion.

Themes

theotheism spirituality devotion perfection love

Mood

reverent inspirational

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation
  • community worship
  • ethical living
  • interfaith dialogue

Key Concepts

Divine unity soul evolution worship as practice

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does worship mean to you?
  • Can love be practiced without belief in a deity?
A Different Perspective

It assumes worship alone suffices for perfection, ignoring other paths.

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