Cosmos Quote by Paramahansa Yogananda
“The Spirit could not create matter as anything different from Itself, for it had only Itself as the tissue or material with which to build the cosmos.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda, 1946
The divine essence is the sole material of creation, implying unity of all existence.
In simple terms: Divine is the only building block.
Key Takeaway
Recognize unity in all things.
Themes
spirituality
unity
creation
Mood
awe
contemplative
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- study of scriptures
- nature observation
- scientific inquiry
Key Concepts
metaphysics
cosmology
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing unity change your interactions?
- Can material and spiritual explanations coexist?
A Different Perspective
Concept may conflict with materialist scientific views.
