Elucidation of Objectives — Page 52
Tau di h-e-Mar a m 52 revelations which sustain the light. In other words, through special revelations God helps the innate light, which is present like a seed in the seeker's heart, attain perfection and thus He sets afire the spark of Divine communication. It is at this stage that on beholding his own inner light which is so bright, and after experienc- ing its inherent property to radiate and absorb light to benefit and be benefited, one comes to believe with absolute conviction that in his own self too is present the light of the Sun as well as that of the Moon; that like the expansive, lofty and starry heavens, his bosom too is the repository of enlightened belief and courage and that his head and heart are the seat of capabilities which are resplendent quite like the stars. At this stage, he does not at all need any external evidence to compre- hend this truth. Instead, the perennial spring of perfect truth now dwells within him and continues to quench his thirsty heart. If the question is asked as to how one can observe and experience these characteristics of the soul during this spiritual journey, the answer in God's own words is: 60 That is, he who purifies his soul and weans himself totally off all evil and misconduct and humbly surren- ders to the Will of God, shall achieve the (cherished) 60 The Qur’ a n 91:10-11 [Translator]