Decay Quote by Rabindranath Tagore
“God is neither manifest nor hidden; He is neither revealed nor unrevealed; there are no words to tell that which He is. He is without form, without quality, without decay.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Gardener, 1918
The divine transcends all categories, beyond description, form, and qualities, defying language.
In simple terms: God is beyond description and form.
Key Takeaway
Accept mystery, avoid limiting definitions.
Themes
spirituality
mysticism
philosophy
Mood
awe
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Meditation
- theological study
- creative writing
- personal contemplation
Key Concepts
Transcendence
ineffability
non-duality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience the unknowable?
- Can silence convey meaning?
A Different Perspective
Human language cannot fully capture the divine.
