All souls bear the impression of this feather.

Excerpt

A wondrous thing! That which concerns the Simurgh began to manifest itself in China in the middle of the night. One of His feathers then fell in China, and His fame filled the whole world. Everyone took an impression of this feather, and whosoever saw it took the matter to heart. This feather is now in the Hall of Paintings in China, and it is for this reason that the Prophet said: “Go in search of knowledge, even unto China!” Had this manifestation of the Simurgh’s feather not taken place, there would not have been so much talk throughout the world about this mysterious being. This trace of His existence is a token of His glory; all souls bear the impression of this feather. Since His description has neither beginning nor end, there is no need to say more on this subject than I have already said. Now, you who are men of the Way, take to this road and set foot upon it.

Source Mantic uttaïr, First Appearance of the Simorg, §1 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to Attar in the Mantic uttaïr, the Simorg, the mysterious bird that represents God, let fall a feather whose design every soul bears: in each person there is a trace of His glory, which makes us long to set out on the way toward Him. Today, when you meet someone, remember that they too bear this luminous trace, and treat them with that respect.

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