Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

Cosmic signs at the death of a holy person

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A motif of the Dream, Vision, and Altered Perception family, within the sub-family Celestial and Cosmic Signs. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

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1 traditions


sufi

  • The Mesnevi CHAPTER V. / CHAPTER VI. / CHAPTER VII. / CHAPTER VIII.; lines 5084-5172 confidence: high

    The day is likened to the last judgment; a tempest arises and creation seems to groan; the next day his illness is visible, and later a violent earthquake occurs.

    A tempest, groaning creation, earthquake shocks, and a saint’s lament accompany ‘Ārif’s final illness and death.

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