There was a time when men were gods. But they abused their…
““There was a time when men were gods. But they abused their divine powers so much that Lord Brahma, the master of all gods, decided to take these powers away and hide them in a place where they would be impossible to find. The lesser gods debated the issue of the hiding place. They suggested: ‘Why not bury man’s powers in the earth?’ Lord Brahma replied, ‘No, that will not do because man would dig deep and find them.’ Then the gods said, ‘We will send their divinity to the deepest depths of the ocean.’ But Lord Brahma replied again, ‘Sooner or later man will explore the depths of the ocean and he will find those powers and bring them to the surface.’ The lesser gods concluded, ‘Neither land nor sea is a place where man’s divine powers will be safely hidden. Therefore there is no place to hide them.’ At that moment Lord Brahma exclaimed, ‘This is what we will do with man’s divinity! We will hide it deep within him because that is the only place he will not think to look.’ From then on, according to the legend, man searched the world over; he explored, climbed, dove and dug in search of something that was inside himself the whole time. (Baba, 2005)””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Divine power is hidden within humanity; external concealment fails because humans eventually discover their inner potential.
In simple terms: Godly power resides inside, not elsewhere.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner strengths rather than seeking external solutions.
Themes
mythology
self‑realization
inner power
human potential
spiritual quest
Mood
inspirational
reflective
mythic
Type
Dig deep:1
Hiding place:0
Sooner or later:0
Time:0
Men Gods:0
Gods Said:0
Man Divinity:1
Deep Gods:0
Divinity Deepest:0
When to use this quote
- personal development
- spiritual teachings
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
symbolic narrative
psychological insight
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you unlock inner potential?
- What external sources distract from self‑growth?
A Different Perspective
Myth may be interpreted literally, limiting practical application.