Arjuna Quote by Debashis Chatterjee
““Reality is not our thoughts and feelings about things. Many of us, for example, think that the Sun rises in the East and sets in the West. In reality, the Sun neither rises nor sets. We on Earth just move closer to the Sun or farther away from it. Most of us do not see reality as it is but rather as we are. That is waht Krishna is telling Arjuna: To change your reality, change the mental filters through which you look - your own perspective. Just as white building when viewed through red glass looks red, similarly, reality as it is can be distorted by the colours of emotions in the mind.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Philosophical reflections, 2021
Reality is independent of our perceptions; changing mental filters reshapes our experience, like viewing a white building through red glass.
In simple terms: Reality exists beyond thoughts; change perspective to change reality.
Key Takeaway
Shift perspective to reshape reality.
Themes
perception
reality
mindset
Mood
introspective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
- creative problem solving
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Phenomenology
cognitive psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What filters distort your view?
- How can you consciously adjust them?
A Different Perspective
Changing filters may be difficult.