Character Quote by Joseph Campbell
“The notion of this universe, its heavens, hells, and everything within it, as a great dream dreamed by a single being in which all the dream characters are dreaming too, has in India enchanted and shaped the entire civilization.”
About This Quote
The Indian worldview imagines the cosmos as a single dream, where all beings are both dreamers and dreamt, shaping culture and thought.
In simple terms: India sees the universe as a shared dream.
Key Takeaway
Consider the interconnectedness of existence.
Themes
mythology
philosophy
culture
cosmology
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
mythic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- spiritual practice
- artistic creation
- philosophical debate
Key Concepts
dream metaphor
collective consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this dream view affect moral responsibility?
- Can a shared dream foster unity?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex realities.
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![“The fall [of your soul] from perfection into duality...was naturally followed by the discovery of the duality of good and evil...This is the Biblical version of a myth known to many lands.” quote by Joseph Campbell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9ff/joseph-campbell-300_biblical_the-fall-of-your-soul-from-perfection-in_22526.jpg)
