Birth Quote by Sri Chinmoy
“War forgets peace. Peace forgives war. War is the death of the life human. Peace is the birth of the Life Divine. Our vital passions want war. Our psychic emotions desire peace.”
About This Quote
War and peace are presented as opposing forces, each embodying different aspects of human existence and divine life.
In simple terms: War opposes peace; each reflects human nature.
Key Takeaway
Balance inner impulses toward peace over war.
Themes
conflict
peace
human nature
divine life
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- conflict resolution training
- peace education
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
dualism
psychology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your inner conflict between aggression and calm?
- How can you cultivate peace in daily life?
A Different Perspective
War may be inevitable in some contexts; peace requires effort.
![“The self is defined psychologically as the psychic totality of the individual. Anything that a [person] postulates as being a greater totality than [oneself] can become a symbol of the self. For this reason the symbol of the self is not always as total as the definition would require.” quote by Carl Jung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/251/carl-jung-274_defined_the-self-is-defined-psychologically-as-t_7148.jpg)
