Skip to content

The eye cannot see it; the mind cannot grasp it. The…

“The eye cannot see it; the mind cannot grasp it. The deathless Self (the Supreme Soul or God) has neither caste nor race, Neither eyes, nor ears, nor hands, nor feet, Sages, this Self is infinite, present in the great and in the small, Everlasting and changeless, the source of life.” quote by Eknath Easwaran
Download Open image
“The eye cannot see it; the mind cannot grasp it. The deathless Self (the Supreme Soul or God) has neither caste nor race, Neither eyes, nor ears, nor hands, nor feet, Sages, this Self is infinite, present in the great and in the small, Everlasting and changeless, the source of life.”

Eknath Easwaran

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The soul transcends physical form and sensory perception; it is an eternal, infinite presence beyond caste, race, and bodily limits, embodying the unchanging source of life.

In simple terms: The soul is beyond physical limits.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the infinite nature of self.

Themes

spirituality identity universality transcendence philosophy

Mood

contemplative inspiring

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • personal growth
  • interfaith dialogue
  • ethical decision making

Key Concepts

nondualism eternal self inner peace

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does recognizing an infinite self affect daily actions?
  • Can you experience moments of timelessness?
A Different Perspective

The concept may conflict with materialist worldviews.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Eknath Easwaran

Explore all 93 Eknath Easwaran quotes

More Castes quotes

Browse all 165 Castes quotes