Allah Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“It is not that Christ is superior to Allah, not that Allah is everything and Brahma is nothing, but it is the same one whom you call either Brahma or Allah, or Almighty, or by a hundred other names. The names are different but God is one and the same.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, 1896
All divine names refer to the same ultimate reality; the differences are linguistic, not substantive.
In simple terms: God is one despite many names.
Key Takeaway
Recognize unity behind diverse labels.
Themes
religion
unity
diversity
Mood
inspirational
spiritual
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Interfaith discussions
- personal meditation
- teaching about tolerance
Key Concepts
Monotheism
interfaith dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile different religious names for the divine?
- What benefits arise from seeing unity in diversity?
A Different Perspective
May overlook distinct traditions' unique practices.
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