Quote by Henry David Thoreau

In the morning I bathe my intellect in the stupendous and cosmogonal philosophy of the Bhagavad Gita in comparison with which our modern world and its literature seems puny

In the morning I bathe my intellect in the stupendous and co

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker finds immense value in engaging with the ancient philosophy of the Bhagavad Gita. They express that immersing themselves in the profound and universal teachings of this scripture makes the contemporary world and its literature appear insignificant in comparison. It implies a belief in the profound wisdom and depth offered by the Bhagavad Gita, highlighting its ability to expand one's intellectual and philosophical perspectives beyond the limitations of modern understanding.

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