you will be more radiant than the sun

Let go of
the copper
of your being
like the true wayfarers!

Find the alchemy
of love and become
shimmering gold.

When the light of divine love
permeates your heart and soul,
I swear, you will be more
radiant than the sun.

Drown in the sea of God
for a moment, and see
how the waters of the seven seas
will not harm you.

From head to toe,
you will become the light of God,
when you surrender your self
to divine glory.

When divine grace
becomes the focus of your gaze,
you will be exalted
by the inner light of your vision.

- Hafiz
Translation by Rassouli, Creative Rendering by Naomi

Jesus said, "If they say to you, 'Where have you come from?' say to them, 'We have come from the Light, from the place where the Light came into being by Itself, established [Itself], and appeared in their image.' - Gospel of Thomas

The light resides in the sun and shines on all .. is My Light. Entering the earth with My energy, I support all beings .. - The Bagavad Gita

Allahu Nooru as-Samawati wa al-Ard
God is Light of the Heavens and the Earth.
- The Quran, 24:35

Rabbana Atmimlana Nurana, waghfirlana.
Innaka ala kulli shayin Qadir.
Our Lord, Perfect our Light for us and cover us (with your Light).
Truly You have power over all.
- The Quran 66:8

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