Body Quote by Joseph Campbell
“I am Shiva-this is the great meditation of the yogis in the Himalayas...Hea ven and hell are within us, and all the gods are within us. This is the great realization of the Upanishads of India in the ninth century B.C. All the gods, all the heavens, all the worlds, are within us. They are magnified dreams, and dreams are manifestations in image form of the energies of the body in conflict with each other.”
About This Quote
The quote expresses the belief that all divine and cosmic forces reside within each person, reflecting yogic and Upanishadic teachings.
In simple terms: Divine energy and all aspects of existence are internal.
Key Takeaway
Recognize inner divinity and inner conflict.
Themes
spirituality
self‑knowledge
inner power
mythology
psychology
Mood
contemplative
mystical
Type
philosophical
spiritual
mythic
When to use this quote
- meditation
- spiritual practice
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
yogic philosophy
inner conflict
self‑realization
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing inner divinity affect daily life?
- What inner conflicts mirror external challenges?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may vary across traditions.
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