Life Quote by Kaiten Nukariya
““What is this life which pervades the grandest as well as the minutest works of Nature, and which may fitly be said 'greater than the greatest and smaller than the smallest?' It cannot be defined. It cannot be subjected to exact analysis. But it is directly experienced and recognized within us, just as the beauty of the rose is to be perceived and enjoyed, but not reduced to exact analysis. At any rate, it is something stirring, moving, acting and reacting continually. This something which can be experienced and felt and enjoyed directly by every one of us. This life of living principle in the microcosmos is identical with that of the macrocosmos, and the Universal Life of the macrocosmos is the common source of all lives.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Philosophical Lecture, 2020
Life permeates all scales of existence, defying precise definition yet directly felt, linking micro and macro realms as a shared source.
In simple terms: Life is a universal, indescribable force felt everywhere.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the interconnectedness of all living processes.
Themes
interconnectedness
philosophy
scale
experience
unity
Mood
awe
contemplative
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- environmental stewardship
- personal growth
- scientific inquiry
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
holism
emergence
cosmology
subjective perception
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we bridge subjective experience with objective science?
- How does this view affect our responsibility to nature?
A Different Perspective
Hard to measure or prove scientifically.
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