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“Chemistry ceases to improve when one element is found from which all others are deductible. Physics ceases to progress when one force is found of which all others are manifestations. So religion ceases to progress when unity is reached, which is the case with Hinduism.” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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“Chemistry ceases to improve when one element is found from which all others are deductible. Physics ceases to progress when one force is found of which all others are manifestations. So religion ceases to progress when unity is reached, which is the case with Hinduism.”

Swami Vivekananda

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Source Lecture: Philosophy of Religion, early 20th century

Advancement in science and religion halts when a single unifying principle is discovered, as with Hinduism’s unity.

In simple terms: Unity ends progress in disciplines.

Key Takeaway

Seek continual questioning beyond apparent unity.

Themes

science religion unity

Mood

contemplative inquisitive

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • research
  • spiritual practice
  • education

Key Concepts

metaphysics epistemology progress

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is unity a final answer or a stepping stone?
  • How to balance unity with diversity?
A Different Perspective

Unity may mask underlying complexity.

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