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Demon Quote by Swami Vivekananda

“The world is a demon. It is a kingdom of which the puny ego is king. Put it away and stand firm.” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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“The world is a demon. It is a kingdom of which the puny ego is king. Put it away and stand firm.”

Swami Vivekananda

About This Quote

Source Lecture: The Complete Works, 1905

The ego dominates like a demon king; removing it allows firm, enlightened stance.

In simple terms: Ego is a tyrant; let it go.

Key Takeaway

Detach from ego to find inner strength.

Themes

spirituality ego self-mastery

Mood

reflective serene

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • daily decision making
  • leadership

Key Concepts

non-attachment inner peace

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does ego influence your choices?
  • What practices help diminish ego’s grip?
A Different Perspective

Ego can be a source of motivation.

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