Absolutes Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“In India the mother is the center of the family and our highest ideal. She is to us the representative of God, as God is the mother of the universe. It was a female sage who first found the unity of God, and laid down this doctrine in one of the first hy mns of the Vedas. Our God is both personal and absolute, the absolute is male, the personal, female. And thus it comes that we now say: 'The first manifestation of God is the hand that rocks the cradle'.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophy: Vedanta teachings, early Vedic hymns
The mother is the central divine figure, embodying both personal and absolute aspects of God, symbolizing nurturing and creation in the universe.
In simple terms: Mother symbolizes divine nurturing and unity.
Key Takeaway
Honor the motherly divine principle.
Themes
divinity
family
unity
Mood
reverent
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- family rituals
- spiritual education
- community gatherings
Key Concepts
Vedanta
gender symbolism
spiritual archetype
Questions to Reflect On
- How does viewing God as mother affect your spirituality?
- In what ways can this perspective foster compassion?
A Different Perspective
May overlook male divine aspects in some traditions.
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