Annihilation Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“When we free ourselves from name and form, especially from a body - when we need no body, good or bad - then only do we escape from bondage. Eternal progression is eternal bondage; annihilation of form is to be preferred. We must get free from any body, even a "god-body". God is the only real existence, there cannot be two. There is but One Soul, and I am That.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Raja Yoga, Swami Vivekananda, 1896
The quote urges liberation from identification with physical and conceptual forms, seeing all attachment as bondage, and affirms the unity of existence in a single soul.
In simple terms: Free from body and identity to avoid bondage.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner unity beyond physical form.
Themes
spirituality
identity
liberation
unity
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
serene
inquisitive
Type
aphilosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- spiritual study
- detaching from material roles
- contemplating oneness
Key Concepts
nonduality
self‑realization
eternal progression
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you experience unity without clinging to identity?
- What does “body” symbolize in your life?
A Different Perspective
The concept of a “god‑body” may be misinterpreted as literal, leading to confusion about the metaphorical intent.
