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Who can break the law? If I break this glass, it will fall…

“Who can break the law? If I break this glass, it will fall down. If anyone succeeds in throwing one atom out of place, every other atom will go out of balance. . . . The law can never be broken. Each atom is kept in its place. Each is weighed and measured and fulfils its [purpose] and place…” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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“Who can break the law? If I break this glass, it will fall down. If anyone succeeds in throwing one atom out of place, every other atom will go out of balance. . . . The law can never be broken. Each atom is kept in its place. Each is weighed and measured and fulfils its [purpose] and place. Through His command the winds blow, the sun shines. Through His rule the worlds are kept in place. Through His orders death is sporting upon the earth. Just think of two or three Gods having a wrestling match in this world! It cannot be.”

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 universe follows an immutable law where each element has a fixed place; disruption is impossible without divine order.

In simple terms: Everything is ordered by divine law; nothing can truly break it.

Key Takeaway

Trust in the inherent order of the cosmos.

Themes

philosophy spirituality order

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • study of scriptures
  • ethical living
  • scientific inquiry
  • philosophical debate

Key Concepts

cosmic law determinism theology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you see evidence of order in chaos?
  • How does belief in cosmic order affect your choices?
A Different Perspective

Human actions can appear to disrupt order, yet underlying patterns persist.

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