Behinds Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“God is self-evident, impersonal, omniscient, the Knower and the Master of nature, the Lord of all. He is behind all worship and it is being done according to Him, whether we know it or not.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Parliament of the World's Religions, 1893
The speaker describes God as an impersonal, all-knowing force behind worship, independent of human awareness.
In simple terms: God is an unseen, all-knowing force behind worship.
Key Takeaway
Recognize a universal principle beyond personal belief.
Themes
theology
philosophy
spirituality
Mood
thoughtful
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- interfaith dialogue
- academic study
- meditation
- prayer
Key Concepts
Omniscience
Impersonal nature
Divine order
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel a personal connection to the divine?
- How does this concept affect moral responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Such a view may conflict with personal religious experiences.
![“There cannot be two almighty beings in this world. [Imagine having] two or three Gods; one will create the world, another says, "I will destroy the world." It [can] never happen. There must be one God. The soul attains to perfection; [it becomes] almost omnipotent [and] omniscient. This is the…” quote by Swami Vivekananda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ea8/swami-vivekananda-53_almighty_there-cannot-be-two-almighty-beings-in-t_1012645.jpg)
