Absolutes Quote by Sri Chinmoy
“I am not even six feet tall. Yet I am praying to the Absolute Supreme to reach His infinite Height, which is far beyond even my imagination's flight. For me to long to grow into that Height - is this not a miracle? I am mortal. My thoughts, my deeds, my experiences - everything that I have and everything that I am - represent mortality. Yet despite everything that I have and everything that I am, I am longing for Immortality. Is this not a miracle?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Spiritual Lecture, Sri Chinmoy, 1990
The speaker contrasts human finiteness with a yearning for divine eternity, seeing the desire for immortality as a miraculous aspiration.
In simple terms: Human limits vs. divine longing.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility while seeking higher purpose.
Themes
spirituality
mortality
aspiration
miracle
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- meditation
- life purpose
- seeking meaning
Key Concepts
transcendence
humility
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we honor our finite lives while aspiring to the infinite?
- What does “miracle” mean in personal growth?
A Different Perspective
The desire for immortality may overlook the value of mortal experiences.
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