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Because the scriptures proceed from the all-knowing Lord…

“Because the scriptures proceed from the all-knowing Lord, they partake of His omniscient quality. The Being mentioned in them is eternally existing even before the birth of the universe. His creation has been without any material aids. Therefore God is supreme, perfect, pure and self-contained…” quote by Sri Ramanananda
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““Because the scriptures proceed from the all-knowing Lord, they partake of His omniscient quality. The Being mentioned in them is eternally existing even before the birth of the universe. His creation has been without any material aids. Therefore God is supreme, perfect, pure and self-contained. The creation is not an object apart; it is a picture drawn on the canvas of supreme consciousness, for there cannot possibly be anything beyond Perfection. Imagination on the contrary, is impractical. The universe has thus originated only as an image on the surface of the mirror of the Absolute. This conclusion is in harmony with all the facts.””

Sri Ramanananda

About This Quote

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

Divine creation is a perfect, self‑contained image, beyond material aid or imagination.

In simple terms: God’s creation is a flawless, self‑sufficient picture.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the limits of imagination.

Themes

theology philosophy perfection

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • spiritual practice
  • philosophical study
  • creative contemplation

Key Concepts

divine consciousness metaphysics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this view affect your creativity?
  • Can imperfection exist within perfection?
A Different Perspective

Human imagination may still explore beyond perceived perfection.

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