What is the essence of theosophy? It is the fact that man, being himself divine, can know the divinity whose life he shares. As an inevitable corollary to this supreme truth comes the fact of the brotherhood of man.
Annie BesantRead
The Self in you is the same as the Self Universal. Whatever powers are manifested throughout the world, those powers exist in germ, in latency, in you.... If you realize the unity of the Self amid the diversities of the Not-Self, then Yoga Will not seem an impossible thing to you.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the idea of unity between the individual self and a universal self, suggesting that our inner potential reflects the broader forces in the world.
Annie Besant's quote conveys the profound philosophical belief that each individual embodies the universal essence of existence. It suggests that by recognizing and understanding this unity, despite the apparent differences in our individual selves, we can tap into our inherent potential and make the practice of yoga, which seeks this unity, accessible rather than daunting. The quote encourages a deeper self-awareness and understanding of one's connection to the larger cosmos.
Themes
SelfUnityYogaPotentialUniversal
In practice
Example use cases
In a philosophy class discussing the concept of self and universal consciousness.
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