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But there's a sacredness which is not of thought, nor of a…

“But there's a sacredness which is not of thought, nor of a feeling resuscitated by thought. It is not recognizable by thought nor can it be utilized by thought. Thought cannot formulate it. But there's a sacredness, untouched by any symbol or word. It is not communicable. It is a fact.” quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
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““But there's a sacredness which is not of thought, nor of a feeling resuscitated by thought. It is not recognizable by thought nor can it be utilized by thought. Thought cannot formulate it. But there's a sacredness, untouched by any symbol or word. It is not communicable. It is a fact.””

Jiddu Krishnamurti

About This Quote

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

There exists a sacredness beyond thought, untouched by symbols, inable, and beyond language.

In simple terms: True sacredness cannot be captured by intellect or words.

Key Takeaway

Seek experience beyond conceptualization.

Themes

spirituality mysticism knowledge

Mood

contemplative peaceful

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • artistic expression
  • nature immersion

Key Concepts

ineffability transcendence intuition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you experience what cannot be expressed?
  • What practices reveal the unspeakable?
A Different Perspective

Attempting to describe the ineffable may limit it.

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