Differences Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“One point of difference between Hinduism and other religions is that in Hinduism we pass from truth to truth-from a lower truth to a higher truth-and never from error to truth.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Hindu Philosophy, 1900
Hinduism views truth as a progressive ascent, moving from lower to higher truths, never from error to truth.
In simple terms: Truth is a ladder, not a switch.
Seek higher understanding continuously.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal study
- interfaith dialogue
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What lower truths have you transcended?
- How does this view affect moral decisions?
Some traditions see truth as binary, which can limit growth.