Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

animals recognize or receive sacred discourse

animals_recognize_or_receive_sacred_discourse

A motif of the Sacred Knowledge and Wisdom family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


sufi

  • The Mesnevi THE ACTS OF THE ADEPTS / CHAPTER I. / CHAPTER II. / CHAPTER III.; lines 2427-2553 confidence: high

    Jelāl preaches in the market until night, dogs gather around him, and he declares that they comprehend his discourse and belong to the family of the Seven Sleepers.

    Market dogs gather around Jelāl after his sermon, and Jelāl says they comprehend his discourse and truths.

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