Absence Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“The test of ahimsa is the absence of jealousy. The man whose heart never cherishes even the thought of injury to anyone, who rejoices at the prosperity of even his greatest enemy, that man is the bhakta, he is the yogi, he is the guru of all.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, 1900s
True non‑violence means feeling no envy and celebrating others’ success as your own.
In simple terms: No jealousy, pure joy for others.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate selfless joy.
Themes
compassion
non‑violence
spirituality
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- leadership
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
bhakti
yoga
guru
self‑transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice joy for a competitor’s success?
- What triggers jealousy in you?
A Different Perspective
May be hard to feel joy for rivals.
