Friendship Quote by Padma Aon Prakasha
““When the friendship is purely spiritual, the love of God grows with it; and the more the soul remembers it, the more it remembers the Love of God, and the greater desire it has for God, so that as one grows, the other grows also. The Spirit of God has this property, that it increases good by adding more good to it. But when this love arises from the vice of sensuality (human love alone) it produces contrary effects; for the more the one grows, the more the other decreases, and the remembrance of it likewise.””
About This Quote
Source Spiritual Text: Commentary on Divine Love, 2015
Spiritual friendship nurtures divine love, while sensual love can diminish spiritual growth.
In simple terms: Spiritual bonds grow divine love; sensual love may hinder it.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate spiritual connections over purely sensual ones.
Themes
spirituality
love
growth
duality
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
reflection
guidance
When to use this quote
- meditation
- community worship
- personal relationships
- ethical living
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your spiritual practice influence your relationships?
- Can sensual love coexist with spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective
Balancing love types is complex and personal.
