Behinds Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“I have been asked many times, Why do you laugh so much and make so many jokes? I become serious sometimes-when I have a stomachache! The Lord is all blissfulness. He is the reality behind all that exists. He is the goodness, the truth in everything. You are His incarnations. That is what is glorious. The nearer you are to Him, the less you will have occasions to cry or weep. The further we are from Him, the more will long faces come. The more we know of Him, the more misery vanishes.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: The Divine Presence, 1905
He describes the divine as ultimate bliss, truth, and goodness, asserting that closeness to God reduces suffering and elevates the soul.
In simple terms: Being close to God eases suffering.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate spiritual connection for inner peace.
Themes
spirituality
faith
inner peace
truth
Mood
contemplative
uplifting
Type
philosophical
religious
When to use this quote
- meditation
- prayer
- service
- ethical living
Key Concepts
divine nature
bliss
self‑realization
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your belief shape your response to suffering?
- What practices bring you closer to the divine?
A Different Perspective
Skeptics may question the existence of a personal deity.
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