We are busy with the luxury of things. Their number and…
““We are busy with the luxury of things. Their number and multiple faces bring To us confusion we call knowledge. Say: God created the world, pinned night to day, Made mountains to weigh it down, seas To wash its face, living creatures with pleas (The ancestors of prayers) seeking a place In this mystery that floats in endless space. God set the earth on the back of a bull, The bull on a fish dancing on a spool Of silver light so fine it is like air; That in turn rests on nothing there But nothing that nothing can share. All things are but masks at God's beck and call, They are symbols that instruct us that God is all.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human knowledge is limited; divine creation is vast and symbolic, urging humility
In simple terms: God’s creation is complex and beyond full understanding
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of knowledge and seek spiritual insight
Themes
humility
spirituality
cosmos
Mood
mysterious
reverent
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- religious study
- philosophical contemplation
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
metaphysics
symbolic language
Questions to Reflect On
- What symbols help you grasp the divine?
- How do you handle uncertainty about existence?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may vary across cultures