Want of love is a degree of callousness; for love is the perfection of consciousness. We do not love because we do not comprehend, or rather we do not comprehend because we do not love. For love is the ultimate meaning of everything around us. It is not a mere sentiment; it is truth; it is the joy that is at the root of all creation. It is the white light of pure consciousness that emanates from Brahma. So, to be one with this sarvanubhuh, this all-feeling being who is in the external sky, as well as in our inner soul, we must attain to that summit of consciousness, which is love: Who could have breathed or moved if the sky were not filled with joy, with love?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love is the perfection of consciousness and truth, not just a sentiment.
- In plain terms
- Love is deep understanding and truth, not just a feeling.
- What can you take from it?
- Love is ultimate understanding and truth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does love mean to you?
- How do you understand others?
Another view
It may idealize love beyond human capacity.
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