Then saith the prophet and slave of the beauteous one: Who…
““Then saith the prophet and slave of the beauteous one: Who am I, and what shall be the sign? So she answered him bending down, a lambent flame of blue, all-touching, all-penetrant, her lovely hands upon the black earth, & her lithe body arched for love, and her soft feet not hurting the little flowers: Thou knowest! And the sign shall be my ecstasy, the consciousness of the continuity of existence, the omnipresence of my body.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The seeker asks for a sign of divine love, receiving a luminous, intimate connection that affirms the unity of body, mind, and cosmos.
In simple terms: A divine sign reveals unity of self and cosmos through love.
Key Takeaway
Seek intimate connection with the divine to feel unity.
Themes
spirituality
love
divine sign
unity
cosmic consciousness
Mood
mystical
intimate
contemplative
Type
advice
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditative practice
- ritual
- artistic creation
- personal revelation
Key Concepts
mysticism
philosophy
poetry
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “sign” mean to you?
- How can you discern genuine insight from wishful thinking?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of divine signs can be subjective and may lead to misguidance.