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Sons and Daughters of Infinity
Thomas McConkie
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Sons and Daughters of Infinity
Sons and Daughters of Infinity
Thomas McConkie • 24:53

As we strive for spiritual growth, we usually find that we are searching for knowledge and insight. We engage in philosophical discussions, read books, and utilize our intellects to research concepts. But eventually, we must acknowledge the limits of our intellects in terms of spirituality.

True knowledge goes beyond the mind, as many spiritual traditions have observed. It entails more than merely gaining knowledge of the facts and forming views. According to well-known spiritual teacher Sri Aurobindo, knowledge in the truest sense comes from a direct insight and self-experience of the deepest truth.

Intellectual understanding may offer conceptual frameworks, but it falls short when it comes to really experiencing and embodying the divine nature. We must be willing to consider the prospect of going beyond the limitations of the mind and embracing a direct encounter with God in order to embark on a deeper spiritual journey. It is necessary in this circumstance to go from intellectual grasp to intuitive insight—from thinking to being.

By letting go of the desire to intellectually comprehend every aspect of spirituality, we create space for direct experiences, intuitive revelations, and a profound connection with the infinite. We may develop a more complete knowledge where information comes from the depths of our being rather than merely from our thoughts by engaging in practices like mindfulness, meditation, and contemplation.

Keep in mind that profound spiritual understanding transcends words and conceptions and comprises a life-altering encounter with the essence of who we are. When we acknowledge the limits of our intellectual capacity, we are liberated to explore the enormous world of spiritual wisdom, which is beyond the grasp of language and which takes us on a profound path of self-discovery and inner revelation.


Watching Now
Sons and Daughters of Infinity
Sons and Daughters of Infinity
Thomas McConkie • 24:53

As we strive for spiritual growth, we usually find that we are searching for knowledge and insight. We engage in philosophical discussions, read books, and utilize our intellects to research concepts. But eventually, we must acknowledge the limits of our intellects in terms of spirituality.

True knowledge goes beyond the mind, as many spiritual traditions have observed. It entails more than merely gaining knowledge of the facts and forming views. According to well-known spiritual teacher Sri Aurobindo, knowledge in the truest sense comes from a direct insight and self-experience of the deepest truth.

Intellectual understanding may offer conceptual frameworks, but it falls short when it comes to really experiencing and embodying the divine nature. We must be willing to consider the prospect of going beyond the limitations of the mind and embracing a direct encounter with God in order to embark on a deeper spiritual journey. It is necessary in this circumstance to go from intellectual grasp to intuitive insight—from thinking to being.

By letting go of the desire to intellectually comprehend every aspect of spirituality, we create space for direct experiences, intuitive revelations, and a profound connection with the infinite. We may develop a more complete knowledge where information comes from the depths of our being rather than merely from our thoughts by engaging in practices like mindfulness, meditation, and contemplation.

Keep in mind that profound spiritual understanding transcends words and conceptions and comprises a life-altering encounter with the essence of who we are. When we acknowledge the limits of our intellectual capacity, we are liberated to explore the enormous world of spiritual wisdom, which is beyond the grasp of language and which takes us on a profound path of self-discovery and inner revelation.



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