Beautiful Quote by Savitri Devi
“And the greatest praise to India is this: not only are her people beautiful; not only are her daily life and cult beautiful; but, in the midst of the utilitarian, humanitarian, dogmatic world of the present day, she keeps on proclaiming the outstanding value of Beauty for the sake of Beauty, through her very conception of Godhead, of religion and of life.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The New Dawn of Indian Culture, 1935
India values beauty for its own sake, seeing it as a divine principle amidst utilitarianism.
In simple terms: India celebrates beauty as sacred.
Key Takeaway
Embrace beauty beyond utility.
Themes
beauty
culture
spirituality
Mood
proud
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- national identity
- cultural preservation
- artistic expression
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
aestheticism
philosophy of art
Questions to Reflect On
- How does valuing beauty affect daily life?
- Can beauty coexist with utilitarian goals?
A Different Perspective
May overlook practical needs or become elitist.
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