Far or forgot to me is near; Shadow and sunlight are the…
“Far or forgot to me is near; Shadow and sunlight are the same; The vanished gods to me appear; And one to me are shame and fame.They reckon ill who leave me out; When me they fly, I am the wings; I am the doubter and the doubt, And I the hymn the Brahmin sings.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker sees paradoxes—distance and proximity, light and shadow—as unified, suggesting that opposites are aspects of a single reality, and that personal doubt and belief are intertwined with divine presence.
In simple terms: All opposites are one.
Key Takeaway
Dualities collapse into unity.
Themes
paradox
unity
spirituality
self-awareness
transcendence
Mood
wonder
reverence
mystery
Type
aphorism
spiritual insight
When to use this quote
- contemplating existence
- experiencing awe
- facing inner conflict
Key Concepts
identity
divine
self-doubt
Practical Applications
- philosophical writing
- meditative practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience opposing forces as a single truth?
- What does it mean to be both doubter and hymn?