A drop Melting into the sea, Everyone can see. But the sea Absorped In a drop - A rare one can follow!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A drop merging into the sea is visible, but the sea merging into a drop is rare.
- In plain terms
- It is rare to see the infinite in the small.
- What can you take from it?
- Look for the vast in the ordinary.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you see the infinite?
- Is the small enough?
Another view
The metaphor may obscure physical impossibility.
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I am not a Hindu, Nor a Muslim am I! I am this body, a play Of five elements; a drama Of the spirit dancing With joy and sorrow.
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