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To sum up, the power of the heart is a secret force or…

“To sum up, the power of the heart is a secret force or energy ( quwwat Khafiya ), which perceives divine realities by a pure hierophanic knowledge { idrak wadih jali) without mixture of any kind, because the heart contains even the Divine Rahma. In its un- veiled state, the heart of the gnostic is…” quote by Henry Corbin
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““To sum up, the power of the heart is a secret force or energy ( quwwat Khafiya ), which perceives divine realities by a pure hierophanic knowledge { idrak wadih jali) without mixture of any kind, because the heart contains even the Divine Rahma. In its un- veiled state, the heart of the gnostic is like a mirror in which the microcosmic form of the Divine Being is reflected.””

Henry Corbin

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The heart, when pure, perceives divine truth directly, acting as a secret, unmediated source of spiritual insight.

In simple terms: A pure heart reveals divine reality.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate inner purity to perceive deeper truths.

Themes

spirituality knowledge inner truth

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • prayer
  • study of mystic texts
  • inner reflection

Key Concepts

mysticism hierophany gnosis

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can one discern true inner purity?
  • What practices deepen heart awareness?
A Different Perspective

The concept of a “secret force” may be metaphorical, limiting empirical validation.

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