Instances of such expressions can be found in mystical literature in which sometimes expressions are used to present an occult or hidden secret so that the wayfarer may get in touch with the realities in a more solid and concrete manner moving gradually from a theoretical and intellectual perception to an intuitive and occult one. On the other hand, shapes and geometric symbols are nothing but representation of numbers and their relations in the form of lines and shapes. The numbers are considered to be the spirit running in the letters and words: It is necessary to note that numerology is closely connected and intertwined with the science of letters, because from numerological perspective, every letter has a connection with a special number. "The letters are divine depositories containing divine secrets, attributes, knowledge, decree, qualities, power and intention." Muhyiddin bin Arabi writes in his al-Durr al-Maknun: That has occurred when these sciences have distanced themselves from their original and true nature:Īnyway, there is no doubt that in essence these sciences are highly revered by mystics. When it comes to the nature of the science of letters and mystical numbers, much has been said and is still said and at times, the distorted aspects of these sciences have gradually developed into superstition and magic in their old and new forms. are language codes signifying certain occult realities of the world.
Numerology and science of letters has long been the focus of the attention of mystical schools but it is necessary to note that what mystics pursued or intended had been different from what we generally perceived about these sciences. Numerology and Science of Letters in Mysticism This saying of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (AS), ”I am the dot under the ”ba”” signifies the same point.ġ. The ”dot” signifies the real unity of God whose image is placed in man”s heart (mind) and it is for the same reason that the ”perfect man” (insan kamil) has been introduced as the center of the world because he is the vicegerent of God. In mysticism, numbers, letters, shapes etc. in mysticism (irfan) and what does the narration “I am the dot under the “ba” signify”?
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