Clouds signify the veil of the Most High.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Clouds are the veil of the Most High.
- In plain terms
- Clouds act as a covering for the divine.
- What can you take from it?
- Interpret natural phenomena as symbols of higher powers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do humans project spirituality onto weather?
- What other natural elements serve as divine symbols?
Another view
Not all cultures view clouds as divine veils.
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