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Nasr, Seyyed Hossein - Sufi Essays
Identifier
013449
Type of Spiritual Experience
Background
A description of the experience
NASR, Seyyed Hossein - Sufi Essays
To become initiated into a Sufi order and to accept the discipleship of a master is to enter into a bond that is permanent, surviving even death. For the disciple the shaykh is always mysteriously present, especially during the rituals. The shaykh never dies for the disciple even if he has physically left this world. His spiritual guidance (irshâd) and assistance continue even after death. The spiritual master, whom Rûmî calls the heavenly rider, comes and goes, but the dust of his galloping remains.
His effects upon his disciples is permanent and the seed he has sown in their hearts continues to be nurtured and cared for, even after the temple of his body has fallen into dust.
The source of the experience
SufismConcepts, symbols and science items
Concepts
Communication with a Spirit helperCommunication with bodied souls
Communication with disembodied souls