Beauty Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
“It is raining and you can hear the pattern of the drops. You can hear it with your ears, or you can hear it out of that deep silence. If you hear it with complete silence of the mind, then the beauty of it is such that cannot be put into words or onto canvas, because that beauty is something beyond self-expression .”
About This Quote
Source Book: Commentaries on Living, Part I, 1954
True beauty emerges when the mind is completely quiet, allowing perception beyond words or artistic representation.
In simple terms: Quiet mind reveals indescribable beauty.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner silence to perceive deeper reality.
Themes
mindfulness
perception
beauty
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- nature walks
- artistic inspiration
- mindful listening
Key Concepts
non-duality
consciousness
aesthetic experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice mental silence amid distractions?
- What does “beauty beyond expression” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Silence is hard to maintain in daily life, limiting access to this perception.
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