Delusion Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“Delusion will vanish as the light becomes more and more effulgent, load after load of ignorance will vanish, and then will come a time when all else has disappeared and the sun alone shines.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Spiritual Discourses, early 20th century
Ignorance fades as enlightenment grows, leaving only pure truth.
In simple terms: Truth shines as ignorance disappears.
Key Takeaway
Pursue enlightenment.
Themes
spirituality
knowledge
light
ignorance
truth
Mood
peaceful
hopeful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
metaphorical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- study
- personal growth
Key Concepts
philosophy
metaphysics
self‑realization
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “light” symbolize for you?
- How can ignorance be reduced in society?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be overly idealistic.
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