--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We must forget bodily consciousness like…" description: "\"We must forget bodily consciousness like a deer which is infatuated by music. We must look up to God, as the young ones of a tortoise look up to their ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5e3/tukaram-76415_consciousness_we-must-forget-bodily-consciousness-like_2787659.jpg" --- # We must forget bodily consciousness like a deer which is… ![“We must forget bodily consciousness like a deer which is infatuated by music. We must look up to God, as the young ones of a tortoise look up to their mother. As a fountain rises upwards, even so must one's spirit rise to God. One should entertain no idea whatsoever, except that of God.” quote by Tukaram](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5e3/tukaram-76415_consciousness_we-must-forget-bodily-consciousness-like_2787659.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5e3/tukaram-76415_consciousness_we-must-forget-bodily-consciousness-like_2787659.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5e3/tukaram-76415_consciousness_we-must-forget-bodily-consciousness-like_2787659.jpg) > “We must forget bodily consciousness like a deer which is infatuated by music. We must look up to God, as the young ones of a tortoise look up to their mother. As a fountain rises upwards, even so must one's spirit rise to God. One should entertain no idea whatsoever, except that of God.” Tukaram ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The verse urges abandoning worldly attachments and focusing solely on the divine, likening devotion to a child’s reverence and a fountain’s ascent. **In simple terms:** Forget worldly cravings, seek only God. Key Takeaway Cultivate pure devotion. Themes spirituality detachment devotion Mood reverent aspirational Type religious philosophical When to use this quote - personal meditation - ritual worship - ethical decision making Key Concepts Bhakti transcendence Questions to Reflect On - What does it mean to “forget bodily consciousness”? - How can one practice rising spirit daily? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Consciousness](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/consciousness/) [Deer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/deer/) [Ideas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/ideas/) [Mother](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/mother/) [Music](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/music/) [Philosophy of Mind](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/philosophy-of-mind/) [Spirit](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/spirit/) [Young ones](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/young-ones/) ## Related quotes > [For earthly princes lay aside their power when they rise up against God, and are unworthy to be reckoned among the number of mankind.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-calvin/for-earthly-princes-lay-aside-their-power-when-they-rise-up-against/) [John Calvin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-calvin/) > [“Bloom where you’re planted. 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