God Quote by Swami Vivekananda
““You must worship the Self in Krishna, not Krishna as Krishna.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Parliament of the World's Religions, 1893
The quote urges devotion to the inner divine essence rather than external forms, emphasizing inner spirituality over idol worship.
In simple terms: Worship the inner Self, not the outward image.
Key Takeaway
Focus on inner divinity.
Themes
spirituality
inner self
devotion
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
religious
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- religious practice
- ethical decision making
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Advaita
Bhakti
Self-realization
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one honor both inner and outer aspects of divinity?
- What practices help recognize the Self within?
A Different Perspective
May be misinterpreted as dismissing cultural traditions.
