Oh thou, who givest sustenance to the universe From whom all things proceed To whom all things return Unveil to us the face of the true spiritual sun Hidden by a disc of golden light That we may know the truth And do our whole duty As we journey to thy sacred feet
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A prayer to the universe asking to remove illusion to see the truth and fulfill duty.
- In plain terms
- God of the universe, reveal the truth so we can do our duty.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek clarity and purpose to fulfill your responsibilities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the true spiritual sun?
- What is your whole duty?
Another view
The spiritual framework may not resonate with all worldviews.
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