Higher power Quote by Aravind Adiga
““It is an ancient and venerated custom of people in my country to start a story by praying to a Higher Power. "I guess, Your Excellency, that I too should start off by kissing some god's arse. "Which god's arse, though? There are so many choices. "See, the Muslims have one god. "The Christians have three gods. "And we Hindus have 36,000,004 divine arses to choose from.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga, 2008
The speaker satirically critiques religious pluralism, highlighting how people invoke divine authority to legitimize narratives, while exposing the absurdity of competing deities.
In simple terms: Religion is used to start stories, but the speaker mocks its contradictions.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about divine authority.
Themes
satire
religion
identity
Mood
ironic
critical
humorous
Type
satirical
commentary
observational
When to use this quote
- political commentary
- social critique
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
pluralism
authority
absurdity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does invoking a higher power achieve in storytelling?
- How does satire affect perceptions of religion?
A Different Perspective
The humor may downplay genuine faith experiences.
