Quote by Rabindranath Tagore

While God waits for His temple to be built of love, Men bring stones.

While God waits for His temple to be built of love, Men brin

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This quote suggests that God awaits the construction of a religious or spiritual temple that is built on love. It implies that instead of prioritizing love and compassion in their spiritual practices, human beings often focus on material belongings or superficial aspects represented by "stones." The quote can be seen as a call for people to shift their focus from external symbols of religion to embodying genuine love and kindness, which are the essential elements that would truly create a meaningful connection with God.

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