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Bows Quote by Swami Vivekananda

“The human will stands beyond all circumstances. Everything must go down before the will, for that comes from God Himself; a pure and a strong will is omnipotent. Before it all the powers, even of nature, must bow down, succumb, and become its servants - the strong gigantic, infinite will in man.” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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“The human will stands beyond all circumstances. Everything must go down before the will, for that comes from God Himself; a pure and a strong will is omnipotent. Before it all the powers, even of nature, must bow down, succumb, and become its servants - the strong gigantic, infinite will in man.”

Swami Vivekananda

About This Quote

Source Speech: Address to the Parliament of the World's Religions, Chicago, 1893

The quote asserts that the human will, when aligned with divine purpose, surpasses all external forces and can dominate nature itself.

In simple terms: A divine‑aligned will is supreme over all.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate a will rooted in higher purpose.

Themes

spirituality power human potential

Mood

determined reverent

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • leadership
  • overcoming adversity
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

divine will inner strength supremacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you align your will with higher values?
  • What limits does unchecked will impose?
A Different Perspective

Will alone cannot change external realities without ethical grounding.

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