Fountain Quote by Guru Nanak
“...O my heart! Love God as the chatrik loves the rain drops, Who even when fountains are full and the land green, Is not satisfied as long as it cannot get a drop of rain...”
About This Quote
The passage expresses a yearning for divine love that surpasses all earthly abundance, likening it to an insatiable thirst for rain even when the environment is lush.
In simple terms: Divine love as an unquenchable longing.
Key Takeaway
Spiritual fulfillment exceeds material plenty.
Themes
spiritual yearning
nature metaphor
devotional love
insatiable desire
humility
Mood
reverent
awe-inspired
Type
poetic
spiritual
devotional
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- meditative reflection
- sermon on devotion
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
theology
nature symbolism
human longing
Practical Applications
- inspiring worship practices
- guiding spiritual counseling
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this metaphor reshape your view of desire?
- What does it mean to be 'unsatisfied' in spiritual terms?
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