Sufi Heart with Omid Safi Ep. 13 – The Conference of the Birds part 2
Jul 8, 2019
Dive into the mystical realm of Sufi poetry as the speaker explores the profound themes of Farid ud-Din Attar's work. Discover the bird as a metaphor for spiritual seekers and the captivating call of the Hudhud guiding them on their quest. Engage with tales of transformation, including the provocative story of Sheikh San'an, illustrating ego-surrender. Reflect on the empty path revealing our inner projections and traverse the seven valleys toward the realization of oneness. This journey beckons listeners to recognize their divine essence.
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Birds As Inner Psychological Types
- Birds in Attar's allegory map to inner tendencies and spiritual roles within us.
- The hudhud (guide) shows the path from ego-comfort to collective reflection of the divine.
Remember The Name To Remember Yourself
- Carry the name of God in your speech and memory by remembering and chanting it.
- Use remembrance to reconnect to who you truly are and dispel spiritual distance.
Distance Is Experience, Not Being
- Distance from God is experiential, not ontological; we are not actually separated.
- The spiritual path is about restoring lived experience of our existing union with the divine.
