Awareness Quote by Rumi
“God works in mysterious ways. Things may look good outwardly, but there may be evil contained inside. Let no one be deluded by pride that he himself has conceived good ideas or done good deeds. If everything were as it seemed, the Prophet would not have cried out with such illuminated and illuminating perspicacity, Show me things as they are! You make things appear beautiful when in reality they are ugly; You make things appear ugly when in reality they are beautiful. Show us therefore each thing as it is lest we fall into a snare and be ever errant.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, attributed to Rumi
It warns that appearances can be deceptive, urging a search for true nature beyond outward beauty or ugliness.
In simple terms: Appearances can be misleading; seek truth.
Key Takeaway
Look beyond surface appearances.
Themes
faith
perception
truth
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- spiritual practice
- critical thinking
- social justice
- personal ethics
Key Concepts
mysticism
ethical discernment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate true virtue from false appearance?
- What practices help you see reality?
A Different Perspective
Even sincere believers may be misled by false appearances.
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