Does Language Limit Our Spiritual Thoughts?

A few of us were discussing how different languages have different precise words for deep meanings. When thought arises in language form, doesn’t language evolution affect the types of thoughts we can receive? Rupert says: ‘Yes, certainly our language shapes our thought, our view of the world. But God, reality, that which truly is could never be adequately expressed in any language, however refined. I think English is the new Sanskrit. I think it’s the best language for speaking about these matters. What we’re conveying here is not a thought, so it’s not subject to the limitations of language. Almost any language skilfully used would be able to convey this understanding. As long as you can say, “do you have the feeling of being yourself?”, you can say that in any language. What we’re speaking of here doesn’t require sophisticated language.’

From event 07 - 14 September, 2025 Seven-Day Retreat at Mandali, 7–14 September 2025 – ‘Meister Eckhart and the Love of God’

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