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I may worship the image of the Lord; but that act is worthless if it is not accompanied with devotion. In the absence of devotion, the idol will just be a piece of stone, and so shall I; and the worship will only mean that a stone is facing a stone!
Vinoba Bhave
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"I may worship the image of the Lord; but that act is worthless if it is not accompanied with devotion. In the absence of devotion, the idol will just be a piece of stone, and so shall I; and the worship will only mean that a stone is facing a stone!"
— Vinoba Bhave

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I may worship the image of the Lord; but that act is worthless if it is not accompanied with devotion. In the absence of devotion, the idol will just be a piece of stone, and so shall I; and the worship will only mean that a stone is facing a stone! — Vinoba Bhave

About Vinoba Bhave

Vinoba Bhave was a Educator from British Raj (1895–1982).

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Who said "I may worship the image of the Lord; but that act is worthless if it is not acc…"?
This quote is attributed to Vinoba Bhave, a Educator from British Raj.
When did Vinoba Bhave live?
Vinoba Bhave lived from 1895 – 1982.