Quote by Rabindranath Tagore

Your idol is shattered in the dust to prove that God's dust is greater than your idol.

Your idol is shattered in the dust to prove that God's dust

Summary

This quote suggests that the destruction of one's idol serves as a reminder of the supreme power of God. It implies that no matter how much one may idolize or elevate a particular object or belief, ultimately it is the divine force that reigns supreme. The shattered idol symbolizes the limitation and vulnerability of human constructs, contrasting them with the enduring and transcendent nature of God. In this way, the saying highlights the importance of recognizing and submitting to a higher power beyond our earthly idols.

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