This Maya is everywhere. It is terrible. Yet we have to…
“This Maya is everywhere. It is terrible. Yet we have to work through it. The man who says that he will work when the world has become all good and then he will enjoy bliss is as likely to succeed as the man who sits beside the Ganga and says, "I will ford the river when all the water has run into the ocean."”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human suffering is inevitable; waiting for perfect conditions prevents action and growth.
In simple terms: Waiting for perfection stops progress.
Key Takeaway
Act despite imperfection.
Themes
spirituality
patience
action
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- social work
- environmental activism
Key Concepts
impermanence
detachment
Questions to Reflect On
- What imperfect steps can you take now?
- How does acceptance of imperfection empower you?
A Different Perspective
Idealism can delay necessary effort.