Brahman Quote by Kena Upanishad
““That which cannot be expressed by speech, but by which speech is expressed—That alone know as Brahman and not that which people here worship.””
About This Quote
Source Hindu scripture: Upanishads, Kena Upanishad
The verse states that the ultimate reality (Brahman) is beyond speech, yet speech itself is a manifestation of it.
In simple terms: Brahman is beyond words, but words arise from it.
Recognize the limits of language in describing the divine.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation
- theological study
- spiritual practice
- academic analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we approach the ineffable?
- What role does language play in spiritual understanding?
Language may still convey aspects of the divine despite its limits.