Accomplished Quote by Paramahansa Yogananda
“Sri Yukteswar showed no special consideration to those who happened to be powerful or accomplished; neither did he slight others for their poverty or illiteracy. He would listen respectfully to words of truth from a child, and openly ignore a conceited pundit.”
About This Quote
Yogananda treated all individuals equally, respecting truth regardless of status, and ignored arrogance, emphasizing humility and open‑mindedness.
In simple terms: He valued truth over status, ignoring arrogance.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility and respect for truth.
Themes
equality
humility
truth
Mood
calm
respectful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- teaching
- mentoring
- community dialogue
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
spiritual teachings
ethical conduct
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice unbiased listening?
- What steps help you ignore arrogance?
A Different Perspective
Bias can cloud judgment of truth.
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