You exist in time, but you belong to eternity- You are a…
“You exist in time, but you belong to eternity- You are a penetration of eternity into the world of time-You are deathless, living in a body of death- Your consciousness knows no death, no birth- It is only your body that is born and dies-But you are not aware of your consciousness-You are not conscious of your consciousness-And that is the whole art of meditation;Becoming conscious of consciousness itself.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
We are temporal beings housing an eternal consciousness; meditation reveals this deeper self.
In simple terms: We are alive in time but have an eternal mind.
Practice meditation to notice consciousness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- stress relief
- creative work
- end‑of‑life reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “consciousness of consciousness” feel like?
- How does this view affect your daily life?
Meditation may not guarantee insight for everyone.