Awful Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“Whether dualistic, qualified monistic, or monistic, they all firmly believe that everything is in the soul itself; it has only to come out and manifest itself. Therefore, this shraddha is what I want, and what all of us here want, this faith in ourselves, and before you is the great task to get that faith. Give up the awful disease that is creeping, into our national blood, that idea of ridiculing everything, that loss of seriousness. Give that up. Be strong and have this shraddha, and everything else is bound to follow.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Parliament of the World's Religions, Chicago, 1893
Faith in one's inner self is essential; abandoning cynicism and seriousness leads to personal empowerment and societal progress.
In simple terms: Believe in yourself, reject ridicule, act with seriousness.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self‑faith and seriousness.
Themes
self‑belief
empowerment
spirituality
Mood
inspirational
determined
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- leadership
- social reform
- overcoming cynicism
Key Concepts
inner potential
faith
national character
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you nurture inner faith daily?
- What societal habits undermine seriousness?
A Different Perspective
Self‑faith alone may not change external circumstances.
