--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The definition (description) of God is…" description: "\"“The definition (description) of God is not even in words. It is a mystery that is why it is called a mysterious soul (rahasyatma). So do not look for ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6f2/dada-bhagwan-31_god_the-definition-description-of-god-is-not_3182473.jpg" --- # The definition (description) of God is not even in words… ![“The definition (description) of God is not even in words. It is a mystery that is why it is called a mysterious soul (rahasyatma). So do not look for his definition.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6f2/dada-bhagwan-31_god_the-definition-description-of-god-is-not_3182473.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6f2/dada-bhagwan-31_god_the-definition-description-of-god-is-not_3182473.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6f2/dada-bhagwan-31_god_the-definition-description-of-god-is-not_3182473.jpg) > ““The definition (description) of God is not even in words. It is a mystery that is why it is called a mysterious soul (rahasyatma). So do not look for his definition.”” [Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dada-bhagwan/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Divine nature transcends language; seeking a literal definition limits spiritual experience. **In simple terms:** God is beyond words, a mystery. Key Takeaway Embrace mystery instead of defining the divine. Themes spirituality mystery faith language limits Mood contemplative reverent inquisitive Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - meditation - prayer - interfaith dialogue - personal belief Key Concepts theology philosophy of religion ineiness Questions to Reflect On - How do you experience the divine without words? - What role does mystery play in faith? 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