--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Religions all over the world have for…" description: "\"“Religions all over the world have for centuries been telling people to serve humanity, ut this has not produced any effect, On the contrary, it has cr..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0aa/swami-dhyan-giten-2923_blind-people_religions-all-over-the-world-have-for-ce_3071936.jpg" --- # Religions all over the world have for centuries been… ![“Religions all over the world have for centuries been telling people to serve humanity, ut this has not produced any effect, On the contrary, it has created hypocrites. People who are not blissful are unable to help anybody. You can only give light to others if you have the light in the first…” quote by Swami Dhyan Giten](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0aa/swami-dhyan-giten-2923_blind-people_religions-all-over-the-world-have-for-ce_3071936.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0aa/swami-dhyan-giten-2923_blind-people_religions-all-over-the-world-have-for-ce_3071936.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0aa/swami-dhyan-giten-2923_blind-people_religions-all-over-the-world-have-for-ce_3071936.jpg) > ““Religions all over the world have for centuries been telling people to serve humanity, ut this has not produced any effect, On the contrary, it has created hypocrites. People who are not blissful are unable to help anybody. You can only give light to others if you have the light in the first place. What has been happening is that blind people lead other blind people. This is a dangerous game, because if the blind person knows that he has nobody guiding him, then he tries to be aware and find his own way. He remains aware, careful and cautious. But if he finds somebody to lead him and guide him, then he need not be so alert. But if he is completely unaware that the guide is also blind, then there is more danger than before, and he will not live cautiously. He will think that somebody is there to take responsibility, so now he need not be alert. It is because of this situation - blind people leading other blind people - that the whole of humanity has almost become a madhouse. Life has almost become intolerable. And the people that have taught service to humanity have only hindered the growth of people. People start serving others, without knowing whether they are capable of helping others. The desire to guide others is there in anybody, because it is very ego-gratifying. That is why everybody is ready to give advice whether you ask for it or not. Only the people who are blissful can be helpers. Unless a man is conscious it is possible for him to guide anybody. One can help others only if one has first helped yourself. It begins from your very being, from your innermost core. There has been enough of the kind of help, which has done enough harm. The first step is to help yourself. If you can attain to light, to bliss and to an experience of godliness, then you are bound to help others. Then there is no need to say something about it. It will happen by itself, because your bliss, love, silence, light and truth will start overflowing. And only the joyful person can be helpful, the miserable person can only do harm. The most basic thing is to become blissful. You can only share what you have. A man who has learned to love himself will be able to love others. A man who has become blissful will be able to spread his bliss. One always gives whatsoever one has. One radiates it. It starts to radiate and to function on its own accord. It is a magic, which works on its own. ”” [Swami Dhyan Giten](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/swami-dhyan-giten/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. True service requires inner fulfillment; without personal bliss, helping others is ineffective and may cause harm. **In simple terms:** Help yourself first before helping others. Key Takeaway Cultivate personal peace before offering aid. Themes service self‑growth leadership hypocrisy spirituality Mood reflective cautious Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal development - mentorship - community work - spiritual practice - counseling Key Concepts inner light ego consciousness responsibility Questions to Reflect On - Are you truly self‑content before you advise? - How does personal bliss affect your ability to help? 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You can only give light to others if you have the light in the first place. What has been happening is that blind people lead other blind people. This is a dangerous game, because if the blind person knows that he has nobody guiding him, then he tries to be aware and find his own way. He remains aware, careful and cautious. But if he finds somebody to lead him and guide him, then he need not be so alert. But if he is completely unaware that the guide is also blind, then there is more danger than before, and he will not live cautiously. He will think that somebody is there to take responsibility, so now he need not be alert. It is because of this situation - blind people leading other blind people - that the whole of humanity has almost become a madhouse. Life has almost become intolerable. And the people that have taught service to humanity have only hindered the growth of people. People start serving others, without knowing whether they are capable of helping others. 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