In the morning I bathe my intellect in the stupendous and…
““In the morning I bathe my intellect in the stupendous and cosmogonal philosophy of the Bhagvat Geeta, since whose composition years of the gods have elapsed, and in comparison with which our modern world and its literature seem puny and trivial; and I doubt if that philosophy is not to be referred to a previous state of existence, so remote is its sublimity from our conceptions. I lay down the book and go to my well for water, and lo! there I meet the servant of the Bramin, priest of Brahma and Vishnu and Indra, who still sits in his temple on the Ganges reading the Vedas, or dwells at the root of a tree with his crust and water jug. I meet his servant come to draw water for his master, and our buckets as it were grate together in the same well. The pure Walden water is mingled with the sacred water of the Ganges.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Immersing oneself in ancient, sublime philosophy reveals modern trivialities; sharing humble, sacred spaces with others blends the profound and the ordinary.
In simple terms: Ancient wisdom shows our world’s limits; simple acts connect us to the sacred.
Key Takeaway
Seek profound ideas and humble daily rituals.
Themes
philosophy
spirituality
humility
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
literary
spiritual
When to use this quote
- reading
- meditation
- walking
- water gathering
- contemplation
Key Concepts
religion
literature
nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you make ancient teachings practical today?
- What simple rituals bring you a sense of the sacred?
A Different Perspective
Even great texts can feel distant without personal relevance.