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Language Shapes Your Perception
In our quest to comprehend the infinite, the first step is to embrace the limitations and beauty of our finite languages.
In Spanish, a simple t-shirt has many names: camiseta, playera, remera. Same object, different words. It just depends on whether you were born in Spain, Mexico, or Argentina. This linguistic diversity isn't just a curiosity—it's a window into how language shapes our perception of reality.
Consider how we describe the concept of a supreme being or ultimate reality. Christians say God, Muslims Allah, the Yogis say the Absolute, scientists might refer to fundamental forces or matter, while some spiritual communities invoke the Universe. These aren't just labels; they're lenses through which we view existence itself.
But can language truly capture the infinite?
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