Creation Quote by Paramahansa Yogananda
““structure of creation. Nature herself is maya; natural science must perforce””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Spiritual Science, 1935
Nature is illusion; science must accept this fundamental truth.
In simple terms: Nature is illusion; science must recognize it.
Key Takeaway
Integrate spiritual insight with scientific inquiry.
Themes
illusion
nature
science
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
mystical
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- research
- education
- personal growth
Key Concepts
metaphysics
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can science address metaphysical ideas?
- What role does illusion play in perception?
A Different Perspective
Scientific method may resist non-empirical concepts.
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