A diamond was laying in the street covered with dirt. Many fools passed by. Someone who knew diamonds picked it up.
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Do not go to the garden of flowers!_x000D_ O friend! go not there;_x000D_ In your body is the garden of flowers._x000D_ Take your seat on the thousand petals of the_x000D_ lotus, and there gaze on the infinite beauty.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The beauty and truth you seek are within you, not in external sources.
This quote by Kabir emphasizes the idea that true beauty and wisdom come from within oneself rather than from seeking it in the outside world. It encourages introspection and self-discovery, suggesting that the internal experiences and perceptions we cultivate can lead us to a deeper understanding of life's beauty.
Themes
Inner BeautySelf-DiscoveryWisdomIntrospectionBeauty
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a meditation workshop to highlight the importance of looking inward.
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