A spirit that permeates the universe, the essence of truth, nature, being, life, indescribable concepts which are trivialized when expressed in words. (defining God)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- God is described as an indescribable spirit permeating the universe that words trivialize when named.
- In plain terms
- God is a universal spirit that cannot be fully captured in words.
- What can you take from it?
- Spiritual concepts often exceed the limits of language.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define the divine?
- What words best describe spiritual truths?
Another view
Definitions of God vary widely across different beliefs.
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