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Sight observes the void in the sky, the clouds in that
void, the presence of water in the clouds, the various colours in the water,
the colourful hues of the earth, the vegetation that is upon earth, the
subterraneous minerals, and the benefits in the minerals, due to the distance
between sight and those objects. If there is no distance, ‘sight’ is unable to see.
What did you comprehend from this?
Sight sees only after it gauges distance, which means,
sight sees what distance sees. If distance ceases to exist, one’s existence
comes to an end.
One
sees the earth and the sky as different from each other due to the distance
that is between them, while in reality there is no such distance because the
edges of the earth and sky meet with each other. When we look up at the sky
from the earth, at first, we notice the distance between them, and hence, our sight is
overpowered by limitedness and is unable to see the sky. This is because the
sky is dominated by the attributes of time. Time travels in waves. The 25 years
of age covered over the span of 25 years is the dominance of space. The ability
to envisage the period of 25 years is a journey through time.
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The
earth and the sky, day and night, water and clouds, particles and mountains,
seeds and trees, life and death, and death and life, all appear as individual
entities due to the distance between them. It is the glory of the Almighty God,
that He has laid the foundation of the universe on pillars that have distance,
and yet, there is no distance between them.
The Creator of the universe has guided us through an
example, so that we may understand the system prevalent in the heavens and
earth.
“God is
the Light of the heavens and the earth. The similitude of His light is as a
niche wherein is a lamp. The lamp is in a glass. The glass is as it were a
shining star. (This lamp is) kindled from a blessed tree, an olive neither of
the East nor of the West, whose oil would almost glow forth (of itself) though
no fire touched it. Light upon light. God guideth unto His light whom He will.
And God speaketh to mankind in allegories, for God is Knower of all things.”
(Quran, 24:35)
The niche, the flame, the
lamp, the pearl, the star – are all the structures of bodies. The lamp
shimmering like the stars is the effect of the carbon that is present within
the body and is also the mechanism of movement in the conscious world. It is
worthy to note that the stars shimmer and their glow continuously shrinks and
expands; in this way, the process of diminishing and growth is sustained. The
star is a metaphoric representation of the garment of the creatures. The
distance is created due to the shrinking and expansion of the garment. Every
creation is earth (space) made out of a blend of colours and lights, and every
earth is a star.
“And
whatsoever He hath created for you in the earth of diverse hues, lo! therein is
indeed a portent for people who take heed.” (Quran, 16:13)
Draw a
circle and fill it with four different colours, such that the circle is divided
into four parts. As the circle is filled with colours, you will notice four
triangles. Your sight will now observe the colours instead of the circle. The
colours are the triangles. Though there is distance between each triangle, the
circle is one from all directions.
The
Holy Quran has elaborated on Noor (a stage of Divine light), through the
example of olive oil. There are no traces of carbon in pure olive oil. When
this oil is burnt, the smoke that appears is so subtle that it is not visible
and is evenly distributed in all directions. Those things that are the same
everywhere, are not visible to those with limited sight. Sight only sees that
in which there is change. God Almighty elaborates His words through examples,
and what reality is – God Almighty knows.
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Distance
is vital for the consciousness; else the identification of things will not be
possible. However, it is also mandatory for the consciousness to be aware of
the foundation of everything and the connection that is between them. When
awareness is achieved, individuality becomes secondary and the ability to
travel through time is activated. Ears, eyes, noses, cheeks, and lips are the
salient features of the face; we see each of these features separate from one
another due to the distance between them. If this distance were to disappear,
the features would vanish too.
Dear
readers, let us know what is of importance then, the features or the
distance?
Answer: …………...………………….?
When we
look at the wall, there is a void between us and the wall. We see the void and
through it, we see the wall, due to this we are overpowered by limitedness. The
other aspect of this is that sight has the ability to subdue distance and reach
the other end, however, this ability is being expressed unintentionally at the
moment. The subconscious measures the space between the wall and the individual
in such a way that, the light of the wall neither remains separated from the
mind nor does it enter the surface of the mind. This is the very reason why we
are able to see the wall. The light retains individuality while scattering on
the screen of the mind. If this does not happen then it is worthy to
contemplate the existence of a person and a wall.
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The
body is sustained due to the void (distance). Light travels through the void –
light is waves. If there was no void in the body, how would the waves circulate
through it and how would one’s existence be maintained? If the waves stop circulating
in the void, the structure of the body would collapse, and over time there
would be no sign of it.
Law:
The more solid an object appears, the more the void within it.
The
spiritual eye sees large holes in every brick and large caves in the mountains.
When they look at mountains, it seems as though they are floating like clouds.
That is to say that the mountain that looks solid has innumerable voids within
it, and it is these voids that have held this voluminous mountain.
Respected
friends, in the “Message of The Day”, we have elaborated upon connection,
distance, and void. Everything visible at a distance is due to the connection
between sight and an object. Think! What is “distance” then?
May God
protect you.
KHWAJA SHAMS-UD-DIN AZEEMI
Articles of 'MESSAGE OF THE DAY' from Qalandar Shaoor Monthly
