Art Quote by Paul Brunton
““Experience shows that if a sufficiently deep level--not necessarily the deepest level but one that corresponds to what the yogis call savikalpa samadhi, which is not as deep as nirvikalpa--if that can be attained and then prolonged sufficiently in time, an artist or a writer can draw from the experience creative power for his work.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Wisdom of the Overself, 1965
Deep meditative states can fuel artistic creativity when sustained.
In simple terms: Meditation can inspire art.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate deep focus for creative work.
Themes
creativity
mindfulness
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing retreats
- visual arts
- musical composition
Key Concepts
savikalpa samadhi
artistic flow
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you access deeper focus?
- What practices deepen creative insight?
A Different Perspective
Such states are rare and hard to maintain.
![“Everything is taken away from him; he is nothing and has nothing; yet he still feels one thing which utterly compensates for this loss. He feels the presence of the Overself [...] In the practice of Indian Yoga, Nirvikalpa Samadhi is considered to be the farthest point to which the practitioner…” quote by Paul Brunton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/983/paul-brunton-7860_awakening_everything-is-taken-away-from-him-he-is_196690.jpg)
