To penetrate into the essence of all being and significance and to release the fragrance of that inner attainment for the guidance and benefit of others, by expressing, in the world of forms, truth, love, purity and beauty-this is the sole game which has intrinsic and absolute worth. All other happenings, incidents and attainments in themselves can have no lasting importance.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The only thing of absolute worth is revealing inner truth and beauty to guide others; everything else is temporary.
- In plain terms
- Only sharing inner truth and beauty matters in life.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on sharing truth and beauty with others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What gives life intrinsic worth?
- How do you express inner beauty?
Another view
Some may find lasting importance in other achievements or relationships.
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