Amount Quote by Meher Baba
“LOVE is essentially self-communicative: those who do not have it catch it from those who have it… No amount of rites, rituals, ceremonies, worship, meditation, penance and remembrance can produce love in themselves. None of these is necessarily a sign of love. On the contrary, those who sigh loudly and weep and wail have yet to experience love. Love sets on fire the one who finds it. At the same time it seals his lips so that no smoke comes out”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Discourses of Meher Baba, 1975
Love cannot be created through rituals; it spreads only when genuinely felt and shared.
In simple terms: Love spreads through genuine feeling, not rituals.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate authentic love, not empty practices.
Themes
love
authenticity
spirituality
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- spiritual practice
- community building
Key Concepts
self-communication
transmission
inner fire
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you express love without relying on ceremony?
- What practices help you feel love authentically?
A Different Perspective
Rituals alone cannot generate love; they may become hollow.
