I am reminded of a story of Lord Krishna when he was a…
“I am reminded of a story of Lord Krishna when he was a cowherd. Every night he invites the milkmaids to dance with him in the forest. They come and they dance. The night is dark, the fire in their midst roars and crackles, the beat of the music gets ever faster - the girls dance and dance and dance with their sweet lord, who has made himself so abundant as to be in the arms of each and every girl. But the moment the girls become possessive, the moment each one imagines that Krishna is her partner alone, he vanishes. So it is that we should not be jealous of God.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Illustrates that divine love is abundant and non‑possessive; jealousy limits spiritual connection.
In simple terms: God's love is limitless, not exclusive.
Key Takeaway
Release possessiveness, embrace openness.
Themes
spirituality
love
non‑attachment
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- religious practice
- meditation
Key Concepts
divine abundance
ego
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to love without ownership?
- How can jealousy hinder spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective
Risk of misinterpreting non‑attachment as indifference.