--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Every one is as much bound in thought…" description: "\"Every one is as much bound in thought, word, deed, and mind, as a piece of stone or this table. That I talk to you now is as rigorous in causation as t..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/931/swami-vivekananda-53_bondage_every-one-is-as-much-bound-in-thought-wo_884718.jpg" --- # Every one is as much bound in thought, word, deed, and… ![“Every one is as much bound in thought, word, deed, and mind, as a piece of stone or this table. That I talk to you now is as rigorous in causation as that you listen to me. There is no freedom until you go beyond Maya. That is the real freedom of the soul.” quote by Swami Vivekananda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/931/swami-vivekananda-53_bondage_every-one-is-as-much-bound-in-thought-wo_884718.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/931/swami-vivekananda-53_bondage_every-one-is-as-much-bound-in-thought-wo_884718.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/931/swami-vivekananda-53_bondage_every-one-is-as-much-bound-in-thought-wo_884718.jpg) > “Every one is as much bound in thought, word, deed, and mind, as a piece of stone or this table. That I talk to you now is as rigorous in causation as that you listen to me. There is no freedom until you go beyond Maya. That is the real freedom of the soul.” [Swami Vivekananda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/swami-vivekananda/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. All beings are bound by thought, word, deed, and mind, similar to inanimate objects; true freedom comes from transcending illusion (Maya). **In simple terms:** Freedom requires moving beyond illusion. Key Takeaway Seek deeper awareness. Themes philosophy spirituality freedom Mood contemplative inspirational Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - meditation - philosophical discussion - personal growth Key Concepts Maya causation consciousness Questions to Reflect On - How can you recognize Maya in daily life? - What steps lead to true freedom? 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