Beatitude Quote by Meister Eckhart
“This much is certain: when a man is happy, happy to the core and root of beatitude, he is no longer conscious of himself or anything else.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Nature of the Soul, Meister Eckhart, early 14th century
True happiness dissolves self‑awareness, merging the individual with a deeper, universal joy.
In simple terms: Deep joy erases self‑focus.
Key Takeaway
Seek joy beyond self‑interest.
Themes
spirituality
joy
self‑transcendence
Mood
peaceful
transcendent
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- Meditation
- prayer
- selfless service
Key Concepts
Mysticism
inner peace
beatitude
Questions to Reflect On
- How does losing self‑awareness affect responsibility?
- Can joy exist without self?
A Different Perspective
Such loss of self can be misinterpreted as escapism.
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