Commencement Quote by Sri Aurobindo
“Delight is the secret. Learn of pure delight and thou shalt learn of God. What then was the commencement of the whole matter? Existence that multiplied itself for sheer delight of being and plunged into numberless trillions of forms so that it might find itself innumerably.”
About This Quote
Delight is presented as the fundamental motive of existence; all creation stems from a desire to experience joy and self‑recognition.
In simple terms: Joy drives creation and the search for God.
Key Takeaway
Delight is the origin of being.
Themes
spirituality
philosophy
joy
Mood
exultant
reverent
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditative contemplation
- artistic inspiration
- searching for purpose
Key Concepts
panentheism
creative cosmology
Practical Applications
- cultivate gratitude practices
- use joy as a creative catalyst
Questions to Reflect On
- Can joy be the sole basis for meaning?
- How does this view align with suffering?
