Children Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“But on the heights of the Himalayas I have a place where I am determined nothing shall enter except pure truth. There I want to work out this idea about which I have spoken to you today. There are an Englishman and an Englishwoman in charge of the place. The purpose is to train seekers of truth and to bring up children without fear and without superstition. They shall not hear about Christs and Buddhas and Shivas and Vishnus - none of these.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Parliament of the World's Religions, Chicago, 1893
A vision of a pure, secular education free from religious dogma, fostering truth‑seeking and fearless inquiry.
In simple terms: Education should be free of religious bias, focusing on truth.
Key Takeaway
Promote secular, truth‑based learning.
Themes
education
secularism
truth
freedom from superstition
Mood
thoughtful
inspired
determined
Type
philosophical
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- schools
- curriculum design
- parenting
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
philosophy of education
humanism
spiritual neutrality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can truth be taught without any religious context?
- What safeguards ensure moral development in secular education?
A Different Perspective
May limit cultural identity and moral frameworks that many find grounding.
