There the sun does not shine, nor the moon and stars, nor these lightnings — let alone this fire. By its light alone all this shines; the whole world is illumined by its radiance.
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- Katha Upanishad
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- Katha Upanishad
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- KU.2.2.15
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- Divine LightGodReality
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The darkness surrounding an ignorant soul can only be dispelled by the Divine Light.
God starts to enlighten the soul with His divine light, marking the beginning of a perfect union after the third night has passed, making it less dark.
The goal of moral discipline is to cleanse the heart of passion and resentment, until it becomes like a clear mirror, reflecting the light of God.
One mother, one creative power, and one divine light. One sustainer, one nourisher, and one giver.