Everything can be sacrificed for truth, but truth cannot be sacrificed for anything.
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The test of Ahimsa is absence of jealousy.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Ahimsa, or non-violence, is demonstrated through the absence of jealous feelings toward others.
This quote by Swami Vivekananda emphasizes that true non-violence, or Ahimsa, extends beyond physical actions to include thoughts and feelings such as jealousy. Jealousy can be a form of mental violence that harms both the person feeling it and those who are the object of such feelings, suggesting that a higher moral ground is achieved when one can genuinely rejoice in the success and happiness of others.
Themes
AhimsaJealousyNon-ViolencePhilosophySwami Vivekananda
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about personal growth, one might use this quote to highlight the importance of letting go of jealousy.
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