Comparison of Allegories on Spiritual Vigilance in Sanai's Hadiqat al-Haqiqah
In the Hadiqat al-Haqiqah, Sanai addresses the concept of spiritual vigilance (muraqabah) through multiple allegorical lenses. While Section 33 uses the parable of a constantly guarded prince to illustrate the strict self-discipline and restraint necessary to prepare the soul, Section 10 approaches vigilance as a conscious self-observation paired with divine assistance to ward off ignorance. Additionally, Section 36 emphasizes the practical application of this vigilance through night devotion (shab-zende-dari). Comparing these allegories reveals Sanai's multifaceted view of muraqabah as both a rigorous internal discipline and a continuous reliance on divine grace.
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