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“We must forget bodily consciousness like a deer which is infatuated by music. We must look up to God, as the young ones of a tortoise look up to their mother. As a fountain rises upwards, even so must one's spirit rise to God. One should entertain no idea whatsoever, except that of God.” quote by Tukaram
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“We must forget bodily consciousness like a deer which is infatuated by music. We must look up to God, as the young ones of a tortoise look up to their mother. As a fountain rises upwards, even so must one's spirit rise to God. One should entertain no idea whatsoever, except that of God.”

Tukaram

About This Quote

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

The verse urges abandoning worldly attachments and focusing solely on the divine, likening devotion to a child’s reverence and a fountain’s ascent.

In simple terms: Forget worldly cravings, seek only God.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate pure devotion.

Themes

spirituality detachment devotion

Mood

reverent aspirational

Type

religious philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation
  • ritual worship
  • ethical decision making

Key Concepts

Bhakti transcendence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it mean to “forget bodily consciousness”?
  • How can one practice rising spirit daily?
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