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He/she will then be able to see the same water in whatever form it appears. In the same way, the one who has recognized the true nature of his soul will see an elephant, a horse, a bull, a camel, a human, and even animate and inanimate creation, all as the one God. There will be no question of different castes or religions.
How to Experience the Divine Within
The question now emerges, how can we recognize this soul and God within? In order to do this, we must use specific techniques. First, one must experience the Divine light (the glory of Allah), and then one can listen to the inner Divine Sound (the Divine voice).
The Koran addresses this:
Oh, God of the Day of Resurrection! Kindly show me the straight path. Show me the blessed path, but not the path which will anger my Lord and cause his harsh eye to be upon me.
There are three important elements to note in this quotation. First, the path is straight. Second, it is a blessed path. And third is to ask protection from Allah's evil and harsh eye. The belief is that those people who do not act according to the Koran have lost the path. Gods’ vengeance will be upon them. People who do evil deeds and who have strayed from the true path deserve
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