Are you looking for me? I am in the next seat. My shoulder…
“Are you looking for me? I am in the next seat. My shoulder is against yours. you will not find me in the stupas, not in Indian shrine rooms, nor in synagogues, nor in cathedrals: not in masses, nor kirtans, not in legs winding around your own neck, nor in eating nothing but vegetables. When you really look for me, you will see me instantly - you will find me in the tiniest house of time. Kabir says: Student, tell me, what is God? He is the breath inside the breath.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Divine presence is beyond physical places; it resides within breath and time.
In simple terms: God is inside us, not in buildings.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner awareness.
Themes
spirituality
inner self
universality
religion
mindfulness
Mood
contemplative
tranquil
Type
mystical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- personal reflection
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
breath
timelessness
inner divinity
non‑dualism
Questions to Reflect On
- Where do you feel the divine?
- How does breath connect to consciousness?
A Different Perspective
Inner focus can be elusive.