Appearance Quote by Paramahansa Yogananda
“Spirit vibrated into matter; hence, both Spirit and matter exist. Matter, however, does not exist in the way that it appears to us. It exists as we see it owing to the delusive force of maya, which makes the indivisible Spirit seem finite and divisible to all appearances. Matter has existence in the same delusive way as does a mirage in the desert.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Autobiography of a Yogi, 1946
Reality is a spiritual illusion; true existence is non‑material.
In simple terms: Matter is a Maya‑induced illusion.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper truth.
Themes
spirituality
illusion
reality
Mood
contemplative
mystical
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- philosophical study
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
maya
non‑duality
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports your perception?
- How do you reconcile material and spiritual?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with scientific views.
