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Brahman Quote by Ramakrishna

“Brahman is beyond mind and speech, beyond concentration and meditation, beyond the knower, the known and knowledge, beyond even the conception of the real and unreal. In short, It is beyond all relativity.” quote by Ramakrishna
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“Brahman is beyond mind and speech, beyond concentration and meditation, beyond the knower, the known and knowledge, beyond even the conception of the real and unreal. In short, It is beyond all relativity.”

Ramakrishna

About This Quote

Source Spiritual teaching: "Sri Ramakrishna's Teachings", 1885

The text describes the ultimate reality as beyond all mental constructs, senses, and dualities, transcending any conceptual limits.

In simple terms: Ultimate reality is beyond thoughts, words, and dualities.

Key Takeaway

Seek the unconditioned beyond concepts.

Themes

mysticism philosophy spirituality non‑duality

Mood

reverent contemplative

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditative contemplation
  • philosophical study
  • ritual silence
  • creative expression

Key Concepts

transcendence emptiness ineffability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you experience the beyond without words?
  • What practices help you move past dualistic thinking?
A Different Perspective

Human language may never fully capture the ineffable.

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