--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Who can break the law? If I break this…" description: "\"Who can break the law? If I break this glass, it will fall down. If anyone succeeds in throwing one atom out of place, every other atom will go out of ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/996/swami-vivekananda-53_atoms_who-can-break-the-law-if-i-break-this-gl_3191860.jpg" --- # Who can break the law? If I break this glass, it will fall… ![“Who can break the law? If I break this glass, it will fall down. If anyone succeeds in throwing one atom out of place, every other atom will go out of balance. . . . The law can never be broken. Each atom is kept in its place. Each is weighed and measured and fulfils its [purpose] and place…” quote by Swami Vivekananda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/996/swami-vivekananda-53_atoms_who-can-break-the-law-if-i-break-this-gl_3191860.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/996/swami-vivekananda-53_atoms_who-can-break-the-law-if-i-break-this-gl_3191860.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/996/swami-vivekananda-53_atoms_who-can-break-the-law-if-i-break-this-gl_3191860.jpg) > “Who can break the law? If I break this glass, it will fall down. If anyone succeeds in throwing one atom out of place, every other atom will go out of balance. . . . The law can never be broken. Each atom is kept in its place. Each is weighed and measured and fulfils its \[purpose\] and place. Through His command the winds blow, the sun shines. Through His rule the worlds are kept in place. Through His orders death is sporting upon the earth. Just think of two or three Gods having a wrestling match in this world! It cannot be.” [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. The universe follows an immutable law where each element has a fixed place; disruption is impossible without divine order. **In simple terms:** Everything is ordered by divine law; nothing can truly break it. Key Takeaway Trust in the inherent order of the cosmos. Themes philosophy spirituality order Mood contemplative serene Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - meditation - study of scriptures - ethical living - scientific inquiry - philosophical debate Key Concepts cosmic law determinism theology Questions to Reflect On - Do you see evidence of order in chaos? - How does belief in cosmic order affect your choices? 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