Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

Cosmic praise after divine radiance

cosmic_praise_after_divine_radiance

A motif of the Theophany and Divine Manifestation family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


sufi

  • The Persian Mystics: Jámí THE SEA OF BEING / THE REVELATION OF TRUTH / MIRROR AND FACE / THE COMING OF THE BELOVED; lines 1379-1459 confidence: high

    One gleam falls on the universe and angels, dazzling them; diverse mirrors show it, cherubim seek praise songs, and spirits in boundless seas cry praise to the Lord of the universe.

    A single ray from Beauty dazzles angels, appears in mirrors, and leads cherubim and spirits to praise.

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