Light as Divine
The metaphor and reality of light as representing the presence and nature of the divine.
John 8:12
“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'”
Quran 24:35
“Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The example of His light is like a niche within which is a lamp, the lamp is within glass, the glass as if it were a pearlescent star.”
Light as divine presence
Bhagavad Gita 10:11
“To those who are constantly devoted and who worship Me with all their hearts, I give the understanding by which they can come to Me.”
Divine illumination of wisdom
Dhammapada 172
“Let one guard oneself first, then others will surely submit; the wise does not torment anyone.”
Clarity through self-cultivation