Absolute truth Quote by Walpola Rahula
““Human language is too poor to express the real nature of the Absolute Truth or Ultimate Reality which is Nirvana. Language is created and used by masses of human beings to express things and ideas experienced by their sense organs and their mind. A supramundane experience like that of the Absolute Truth is not of such a category. Therefore there cannot be words to express that experience, just as the fish had no words in his vocabulary to express the nature of the solid land.””
About This Quote
The ultimate reality transcends language; words cannot capture the ineffable nature of Nirvana.
In simple terms: Language can’t describe ultimate truth.
Key Takeaway
Accept limits of verbal expression.
Themes
spirituality
philosophy
language
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- studying Buddhism
- teaching philosophy
Key Concepts
ineffability
absolute truth
Questions to Reflect On
- Can silence convey more than words?
- How do you communicate profound experiences?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue language can hint at the divine.
