Different Quote by Adi Shankara
“All the manifested world of things and beings are projected by imagination upon the substratum which is the Eternal All-pervading Vishnu, whose nature is Existence-Intelligence; just as the different ornaments are all made out of the same gold.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Vivekachudamani, 8th century
All reality is a manifestation of the eternal divine, like gold shaping diverse ornaments.
In simple terms: All is divine, like gold forming many forms.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the unity behind diversity.
Themes
spirituality
unity
divine
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- study of scriptures
- mindful living
Key Concepts
nondualism
metaphysics
cosmology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view change your perception of the world?
- Can you see unity in diversity?
A Different Perspective
Understanding may be abstract for some.
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