Body Quote by Swami Vivekananda
![“The mind in its foolishness thinks that it is working in this body. Why should I be bound by one system of nerves, and put the Ego only in one body, if the mind is omnipresent? There is no reason why I should.[Source] The root of that degeneration is egotism - to think that one is just as great as…” quote by Swami Vivekananda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c0f/swami-vivekananda-53_body_the-mind-in-its-foolishness-thinks-that_340144.jpg)
“The mind in its foolishness thinks that it is working in this body. Why should I be bound by one system of nerves, and put the Ego only in one body, if the mind is omnipresent? There is no reason why I should.[Source] The root of that degeneration is egotism - to think that one is just as great as any other, indeed!”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Spiritual Discourse, 1895
The mind is not confined to one body; ego limits us, and egotism leads to degeneration.
In simple terms: Mind transcends the body; ego is a barrier.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the mind’s boundless nature beyond physical limits.
Themes
spirituality
ego
mind-body
consciousness
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- self‑inquiry
- creative expression
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you experience mind’s expansiveness while living in a body?
- What practices help soften ego without losing self?
A Different Perspective
Ego can be useful for identity formation, making its complete dissolution challenging.
![“I've used the Phoenix Centrifuge to replicate what the body's going to go through on the flight up. I've also done some gravity tests with ZERO-G [a charter-flight service in Arlington, Va., that uses modified Boeing 727s to simulate weightlessness], which went great.” quote by Richard Branson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aa1/richard-branson-256_adventure_i-ve-used-the-phoenix-centrifuge-to-repl_903.jpg)
