The moon shines in my body, but my blind eyes cannot see…
““The moon shines in my body, but my blind eyes cannot see it: The moon is within me, and so is the sun. The unstruck drum of Eternity is sounded within me; but my deaf ears cannot hear it. So long as man clamors for the I and the Mine, his works are as naught: When all love of the I and the Mine is dead, then the work of the Lord is done. For work has no other aim than the getting of knowledge: When that comes, then work is put away. The flower blooms for the fruit: when the fruit comes, the flower withers. The musk is in the deer, but is seeks it not within itself: it wanders in quest of grass.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Inner spiritual truth is hidden from the senses; true knowledge transcends ego and material desire, leading to selfless work.
In simple terms: The soul holds light, but blind eyes miss it; work should aim at knowledge, not self.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner awareness beyond ego.
Themes
spirituality
ego
knowledge
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative pursuits
- personal development
Key Concepts
selflessness
inner vision
philosophical insight
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner truths are you overlooking?
- How can you detach from self‑interest?
A Different Perspective
Ego can dominate perception, hindering insight.