Gnostic Quote by Henry Corbin
““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.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Al-Hikma al-Muta‘aliya by Henry Corbin, 1975
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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