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Doubt is a precipice on the way to God. Blessed is he who…

“Doubt is a precipice on the way to God. Blessed is he who is freed from its bonds. He who fares without any doubt, adhere to his footprints if you do not know the way. Cleave to the footprints of the deer and advance with care that you may reach the musk-gland. By means of such trekking, even if…” quote by Rumi
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“Doubt is a precipice on the way to God. Blessed is he who is freed from its bonds. He who fares without any doubt, adhere to his footprints if you do not know the way. Cleave to the footprints of the deer and advance with care that you may reach the musk-gland. By means of such trekking, even if you walk on fire, you will reach the luminous peak.”

Rumi

About This Quote

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

Describes doubt as a barrier on the spiritual path, urging trust in guidance and perseverance despite hardships.

In simple terms: Doubt blocks the path to God; follow trusted signs.

Key Takeaway

Trust guidance and move forward despite uncertainty.

Themes

faith trust spiritual journey

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation
  • pilgrimage
  • life challenges

Key Concepts

doubt guidance perseverance inner growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What doubts hold you back?
  • How can you discern trustworthy guidance?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance on external signs may hinder inner intuition.

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