Blind Quote by Paramahansa Yogananda
“If death were the end, then there is no God, and there are no realised masters - it is all a pack of lies. The great ones wouldn't urge you to became better, for what would be the use if, good or bad, we are all junked at the end of life? What would be the value of the scriptures? There would be no justice whatsoever if this present existence is all there is to each individual life. What of those souls who lived only a few years, or lived in blind or crippled bodies?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Mortality, 1930s, India
The quote questions the purpose of morality and scripture if death is final, suggesting life is meaningless without an afterlife.
In simple terms: If death ends everything, values and justice seem pointless.
Key Takeaway
Consider meaning beyond death.
Themes
existentialism
religion
meaning
mortality
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
existential
When to use this quote
- philosophical
- of
Key Concepts
nihilism
afterlife
ethical frameworks
Practical Applications
- life
- career
- personal development
- ethical decisions
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives life meaning if there is no afterlife?
- Can moral behavior be valuable without reward?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook the intrinsic value of compassion and art in the present.
