Despondency Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“Despondency is not religion, whatever else it may be.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: "Religion and Philosophy", 1896, public address
Despondency is not a religion; it is a state of mind that can exist regardless of spiritual belief.
In simple terms: Sadness isn’t a faith.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate resilience beyond belief systems.
Themes
spirituality
mental health
philosophy
Mood
calm
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- spiritual practice
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
well‑being
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate between spiritual practice and emotional coping?
- What practices help you move beyond despondency?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on faith may not address emotional struggles.
![“Ready-to-Halt, Poor Fearing, and thou, Mrs. Despondency, and Much-afraid, go often there [the empty tomb]; let it be your favorite haunt. There build a tabernacle, there abide. And often say to your heart, when you are in distress and sorrow, Come, see the place where the Lord lay.” quote by Charles Spurgeon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/af7/charles-spurgeon-82_despondency_ready-to-halt-poor-fearing-and-thou-mrs_647374.jpg)