God is very merciful to those whom He sees struggling heart and soul for spiritual realization. But remain idle, without any struggle, and you will see that His grace will never come.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Divine grace favors those who actively strive for spiritual growth.
- In plain terms
- God helps those who struggle for spirituality, not idle people.
- What can you take from it?
- Strive actively for spiritual realization.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you striving spiritually?
- What does grace mean to you?
Another view
Grace is often viewed as unearned in other traditions.
More from Swami Vivekananda
God is self-evident, impersonal, omniscient, the Knower and the Master of nature, the Lord of all. He is behind all worship and it is being done according to H…
Permalink to quote #87 Great work requires great and persistent effort for a long time. : Character has to be established through a thousand stumbles.
Permalink to quote #89 God is merciful to those whom He sees struggling heart and soul for realization. But remain idle, without any struggle, and you will see that His grace will ne…
Permalink to quote #86
Related quotes
The soul of a true christian, as I then wrote my meditations, appeared like such a little white flower as we see in the spring of the year; low and humble on t…
Jonathan EdwardsJonathan Edwards quote #10 'The roughest road often leads to the top.'
Christina AguileraChristina Aguilera quote #23 God is merciful to those whom He sees struggling heart and soul for realization. But remain idle, without any struggle, and you will see that His grace will ne…
Swami VivekanandaSwami Vivekananda quote #86