I pray we... come to this darkness so far above light! If…
“I pray we... come to this darkness so far above light! If only we lacked sight and knowledge so as to see, so as to know, unseeing and unknowing, that which lies beyond all vision and knowledge. For this would be really to see and to know: to praise the Transcendent One in a transcending way... We would be like sculptors who set out to carve a statue. They remove every obstacle to the pure view of the hidden image, and simply by the act of clearing aside they show up the beauty which is hidden.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The prayer expresses a desire to transcend ordinary perception, seeking a deeper, ineffable understanding beyond ordinary knowledge.
In simple terms: Seek deeper insight beyond ordinary knowledge.
Key Takeaway
Pursue transcendent understanding.
Themes
spirituality
knowledge
transcendence
vision
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
religious
poetic
When to use this quote
- meditation
- study
- artistic practice
Key Concepts
mysticism
philosophy
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “darkness” symbolize for you?
- How can you glimpse the hidden?
A Different Perspective
Such transcendence may be unattainable for many.