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Spiritual nature Quote by Paramahansa Yogananda

“Man should strive to see the God in woman, and to help her realize her spiritual nature. He should make her feel that she is with him not merely to satisfy his sensual appetites, but as a companion whom he respects and regards as an expression of the Divine. And woman should look upon man in the…” quote by Paramahansa Yogananda
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““Man should strive to see the God in woman, and to help her realize her spiritual nature. He should make her feel that she is with him not merely to satisfy his sensual appetites, but as a companion whom he respects and regards as an expression of the Divine. And woman should look upon man in the same way.””

Paramahansa Yogananda

About This Quote

Source Book: Autobiography of a Yogi, 1946

Men should recognize divine femininity, respecting women as spiritual partners, not objects.

In simple terms: Respect women as divine companions.

Key Takeaway

Treat women as equal spiritual partners.

Themes

equality spirituality respect

Mood

hopeful uplifting

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • spiritual workshops
  • gender equity initiatives

Key Concepts

Divine partnership gender harmony

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we foster mutual spiritual respect?
  • What barriers exist to seeing the divine in each other?
A Different Perspective

Cultural norms may resist this view.

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