Beginnings and ends Quote by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
“In your world everything must have a beginning and an end. If it does not, you call it eternal. In my view, there is no such thing as beginning and end - these are all related to time. Timeless being is entirely in the now. Being and not-being alternate and their reality is momentary. The immutable Reality lies beyond space and time.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: The Nature of Reality, 1975
All phenomena are temporal; true reality transcends time and space, existing only in the present moment
In simple terms: Time is illusion; reality is now
Key Takeaway
Live fully in the present, beyond concepts of beginning or end
Themes
time
reality
spirituality
Mood
calm
contemplative
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- stress reduction
- creative flow
- decision making
Key Concepts
non-duality
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you experience the present more deeply?
- What does “timeless being” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Concepts of eternity can be comforting but may hinder action
