--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: How long do you remember that it is the…" description: "\"How long do you remember that it is the Lord who is making you work? But then, by repeatedly analysing like that, you will come to a state when the ego..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b6b/swami-vivekananda-53_able_how-long-do-you-remember-that-it-is-the_2636528.jpg" --- # How long do you remember that it is the Lord who is making… ![“How long do you remember that it is the Lord who is making you work? But then, by repeatedly analysing like that, you will come to a state when the ego will vanish and in its place the Lord will come in. Then you will be able to say with justice "Thou, Lord, art guarding all my actions from…” quote by Swami Vivekananda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b6b/swami-vivekananda-53_able_how-long-do-you-remember-that-it-is-the_2636528.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b6b/swami-vivekananda-53_able_how-long-do-you-remember-that-it-is-the_2636528.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b6b/swami-vivekananda-53_able_how-long-do-you-remember-that-it-is-the_2636528.jpg) > “How long do you remember that it is the Lord who is making you work? But then, by repeatedly analysing like that, you will come to a state when the ego will vanish and in its place the Lord will come in. Then you will be able to say with justice "Thou, Lord, art guarding all my actions from within." But, my friend, if the ego occupies all the space within your heart, where forsooth will there be room enough for the Lord to come in? The Lord is verily absent!” [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. Continuous self‑analysis dissolves ego, allowing divine presence to fill the heart; ego blocks spiritual awakening. **In simple terms:** Ego blocks divine presence. Key Takeaway Reduce ego to welcome the divine. Themes spirituality ego divine Mood contemplative serene Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - meditation - spiritual practice - daily reflection Key Concepts self‑analysis vanishing ego inner transformation Questions to Reflect On - What habits sustain ego‑free awareness? - How to balance self‑analysis with daily life? 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