Castes Quote by Sri Chinmoy
“No religion is absolutely perfect. Yet not only do we fight for religion, but also are we often willing to sacrifice our lives for it. And what we hopelessly fail to do is to live it. A true religion is that which has no caste, no creed, no colour. It is but an all-uniting and all-pervading embrace.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Spirituality, 1995
People often defend religion fiercely yet fail to embody its deeper values, reducing it to dogma rather than lived unity.
In simple terms: Religion is defended but not lived; true unity lacks divisions.
Key Takeaway
Live the principles you claim to defend.
Themes
religion
unity
dogma
spirituality
Mood
reflective
critical
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- activism
- interfaith dialogue
- personal practice
- community service
Key Concepts
caste
creed
color
all‑uniting embrace
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice the unity you preach?
- What barriers prevent living your faith?
A Different Perspective
Ideal unity is hard to achieve amid entrenched identities.
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