Everything can be sacrificed for truth, but truth cannot be sacrificed for anything.
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The uplift of the women, the awakening of the masses must come first, and then only can any real good come about for the country, for India.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True progress in society starts with empowering women and awakening the public consciousness.
Swami Vivekananda emphasizes that meaningful change and improvement for a country, particularly India, can only be achieved through the upliftment of women and the awakening of the masses. He implies that addressing gender equality and fostering a collective awareness are foundational steps necessary for societal advancement.
Themes
WomenUpliftmentAwakeningSocietyChangeEmpowermentProgress
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about gender equality, one might say, 'As Swami Vivekananda pointed out, the uplift of women is essential for true societal progress.'
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Salvation means knowing the truth. We do not become anything; we are what we are. Salvation [comes] by faith and not by work. It is a question of knowledge! You must know what you are, and it is done. The dream vanishes. This you [and others] are dreaming here. When they die, they go to [the] heaven [of their dream]. They live in that dream, and [when it ends], they take a nice body [here], and they are good people.
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