In the "Brihadaranyaka Upanishad" it is said that it is…
““In the "Brihadaranyaka Upanishad" it is said that it is not the physical person who is attractive, but it is the Atman residing in that person which attracts us. It is that which provides all our delights. Love for someone, the delight experience in that love, both come from the source we call God.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True attraction stems from the soul (Atman) rather than physical form, linking love to divine source.
In simple terms: Soul attracts, not body; love is divine.
Seek deeper spiritual connection.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- prayer
- relationship counseling
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you honor the soul in love?
- What practices deepen spiritual love?
Physical attraction still influences human behavior.