Advantage Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“Ay! says the Vedanta, it is not the fault of God that this partiality exists, that this competition exists. Who makes it? We ourselves. There is a cloud shedding its rain on all fields alike. But it is only the field that is well cultivated, which gets the advantage of the shower; another field, which has not been tilled or taken care of cannot get that advantage. It is not the fault of the cloud.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Vedanta, 1895
Human effort and preparation determine success, not divine bias; the world’s opportunities favor those who cultivate themselves.
In simple terms: Success depends on personal preparation, not divine favoritism.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate your mind and actions.
Themes
self‑responsibility
effort
inequality
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- education
- career advancement
- spiritual practice
- social mobility
Key Concepts
Vedanta
karma
self‑development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you improve your own '?
- What systemic factors also affect outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting structural barriers can oversimplify complex inequalities.
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