Blow Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“We have not faith, we have not patience to see this. We trust the man in the street; but there is one being in the universe we never trust and that is God. We trust Him when He works just our way. But the time will come when, getting blow after blow, the self - sufficient mind will die. In everything we do, the serpent ego is rising up. We are glad that there are so many thorns on the path. They strike the hood of the cobra.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to Parliament of the World's Religions, Chicago, 1893
Human beings often trust worldly authorities but neglect divine trust, leading to ego-driven suffering and spiritual blindness.
In simple terms: We trust people, not God, causing ego pain.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility and divine trust.
Themes
spirituality
ego
trust
faith
humility
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- religious doubt
- ethical decision-making
- life challenges
Key Concepts
divine trust
ego dissolution
spiritual awakening
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize ego's influence?
- What practices foster divine trust?
A Different Perspective
Ego may persist despite intent, making trust difficult.
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