Skip to content

Eternal Quote by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

“Whatever can be understood or perceived can never be the eternal Truth. The Unknown is the Truth.” quote by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
Download Open image
“Whatever can be understood or perceived can never be the eternal Truth. The Unknown is the Truth.”

Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

About This Quote

The quote claims that while perceivable truths are limited, the ultimate reality is the unknown, which itself is the true essence.

In simple terms: Perceivable truths are limited; the unknown is ultimate truth.

Key Takeaway

Embrace mystery as the source of deeper understanding.

Themes

mystery truth philosophy

Mood

contemplative enigmatic

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • philosophical inquiry
  • creative problem solving
  • scientific research
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

ontology epistemology spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the unknown mean to you?
  • How can we honor both known and unknown truths?
A Different Perspective

May be seen as dismissing empirical knowledge.

3.0 out of 5 (5 ratings)

More by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

Explore all 321 Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj quotes

More Eternal quotes

Browse all 3,280 Eternal quotes