Fine Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“In nature alone are forms. That which is not of nature cannot have any forms, fine or gross. It must be formless.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Raja Yoga by Swami Vivekananda, 1896
Only that which originates in nature can possess shape; anything outside nature is formless.
In simple terms: Nature gives form; non‑nature is formless.
Recognize the natural basis of form.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- scientific classification
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish natural from artificial forms?
- What does “formless” imply in your field?
If something appears formless, it may still have hidden structure.