batch.motif.sufi-jami-persian-mystics-davis-gutenberg-l1379-l1459
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record_id: batch.motif.sufi-jami-persian-mystics-davis-gutenberg-l1379-l1459
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/sufi/project-gutenberg/persian-mystics-jami-davis.md
passage_locator:
label: THE SEA OF BEING / THE REVELATION OF TRUTH / MIRROR AND FACE / THE COMING
OF THE BELOVED; lines 1379-1459
start: '1379'
end: '1459'
translation: 'The Persian Mystics: Jámí'
notes: Generated from OpenAI Batch run motif-extraction-2026-04-28-high-priority;
human review required.
canonical_text:
quote: ''
summary: The passage describes a solitary, unmanifest Being or Supreme Beauty beyond
duality, whose beauty cannot remain concealed and therefore reveals itself to
the worlds. A single gleam dazzles angels and is reflected in diverse forms like
mirrors. The passage then depicts the celestial spheres circling under a superior
will, and concludes by urging the hearer to turn from the world toward the world
of Love.
language: English
quote_policy: summarized
literal_observations:
- id: obs:1
text: A solitary Being is described as signless, self-concealed, exempt from I-and-Thou
distinction, and apart from duality.
category: attribute
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: obs:2
text: The Being is also described as Supreme Beauty, unmanifest except to itself
and concealed in the Unseen.
category: attribute
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: obs:3
text: The passage says there was no mirror, comb, breeze, adornment, or eye to perceive
or affect this beauty before its revelation.
category: object
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: obs:4
text: Beauty is said to be unable to remain concealed behind a veil and to reveal
itself to the world.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: obs:5
text: The tulip in spring and the wild rose among thorns are presented as examples
of beauty revealing itself.
category: object
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: obs:6
text: A rare thought, beautiful image, or deep mystery in the soul is said to seek
expression in speech or writing.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: obs:7
text: Everlasting Beauty emerges from realms of purity to shine upon the worlds
and their souls.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: obs:8
text: One gleam from the Beauty falls on the universe and angels and dazzles the
angels.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: obs:9
text: Diverse mirrors show forth the gleam, and praise is chanted in new harmonies.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: obs:10
text: Cherubim seek songs of praise, and spirits exploring boundless seas cry praise
to the Lord of the universe.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: obs:11
text: The spheres are depicted as continually circling, radiating light downward,
and following their courses through night and day.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: obs:12
text: The spheres are described as moved and guided by a superior will.
category: relationship
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: obs:13
text: The final section says a heart unwounded by love is no true heart, and urges
turning from the world to the world of Love.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
figures:
- id: fig:1
name_or_label: One Being / Beauty Supreme / Everlasting Beauty
description: A solitary, unmanifest Being or Beauty beyond duality that reveals
itself to the worlds.
role_refs:
- role:1
- role:2
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:3
- ev:4
- id: fig:2
name_or_label: Angels
description: Angels are dazzled by a single ray from the Beauty.
role_refs:
- role:3
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: fig:3
name_or_label: Cherubim
description: Cherubim are enraptured and seek songs of praise.
role_refs:
- role:3
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: fig:4
name_or_label: Spirits exploring boundless seas
description: Spirits who explore the depths of boundless seas cry praise to the
Lord of the universe.
role_refs:
- role:3
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: fig:5
name_or_label: Celestial spheres
description: Spheres circle continually, cast radiance, and are guided by superior
will.
role_refs:
- role:4
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: fig:6
name_or_label: Addressed hearer
description: A hearer is urged to turn from the world and come to the world of Love.
role_refs:
- role:5
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
roles:
- id: role:1
label: unmanifest source of beauty
assigned_to:
- fig:1
basis: The Being is called Supreme Beauty, concealed in the Unseen and unmanifest
except to itself.
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: role:2
label: self-revealing beloved beauty
assigned_to:
- fig:1
basis: The passage says Beauty cannot endure concealment and emerges to shine upon
the worlds.
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- ev:4
- id: role:3
label: praising celestial or spiritual beings
assigned_to:
- fig:2
- fig:3
- fig:4
basis: Angels, cherubim, and spirits respond to the gleam with dazzle, song, or
praise.
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: role:4
label: ordered celestial movers
assigned_to:
- fig:5
basis: The spheres follow courses through night and day and are guided by superior
will.
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: role:5
label: seeker addressed by exhortation
assigned_to:
- fig:6
basis: The passage directly urges the hearer to turn from the world and come to
the world of Love.
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
symbols:
- id: sym:1
label: mirror
literal_form: Mirror reflecting loveliness; diverse mirrors showing forth the gleam.
associated_figures:
- fig:1
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:4
- id: sym:2
label: veil and concealment
literal_form: Concealment, veil, and prison-casement from which Beauty reveals itself.
associated_figures:
- fig:1
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: sym:3
label: gleam or ray of beauty
literal_form: A single gleam or ray falling on the universe and angels.
associated_figures:
- fig:1
- fig:2
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: sym:4
label: spring flowers revealing beauty
literal_form: Tulip in upland meadows and wild rose among thorns revealing loveliness.
associated_figures:
- fig:1
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: sym:5
label: boundless seas
literal_form: Boundless seas in whose depths spirits explore and wherein the heavens
swim like a small boat.
associated_figures:
- fig:4
taxonomy_refs:
- water
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: sym:6
label: circling spheres
literal_form: Celestial spheres circling in a mystic round, casting radiance, and
moving under superior will.
associated_figures:
- fig:5
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: sym:7
label: world of Love
literal_form: The world of Love to which the hearer is urged to come.
associated_figures:
- fig:6
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
scenes:
- id: scene:1
label: Unmanifest Beauty in solitude
summary: The passage opens with a solitary Being or Supreme Beauty dwelling concealed,
without duality and without any external beholder or adornment.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
symbol_refs:
- sym:1
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:2
- id: scene:2
label: Beauty reveals itself
summary: Beauty is described as unable to remain hidden, with examples from flowers
and human expression, and then emerges to shine on worlds and souls.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
symbol_refs:
- sym:2
- sym:3
- sym:4
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- ev:4
- id: scene:3
label: Celestial praise after the gleam
summary: A single gleam from Beauty reaches the universe and angels; mirrors reflect
it, and angels, cherubim, and sea-exploring spirits respond with praise.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:2
- fig:3
- fig:4
symbol_refs:
- sym:1
- sym:3
- sym:5
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: scene:4
label: Ordered motion of the spheres
summary: The spheres circle, radiate light, alternate their courses, and are described
as guided by a superior will.
figure_refs:
- fig:5
symbol_refs:
- sym:6
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: scene:5
label: Exhortation toward Love
summary: The passage concludes by saying love wounds the true heart and by urging
the hearer to leave the world for the world of Love.
figure_refs:
- fig:6
symbol_refs:
- sym:7
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
candidate_motifs:
- id: motif:1
label: divine beloved as self-revealing beauty
taxonomy_refs:
- divine_beloved
basis: The section title names the Beloved, and the passage presents Supreme or
Everlasting Beauty revealing itself out of concealment to charm souls and worlds.
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:3
- ev:4
confidence: high
cautions: The passage uses abstract theological and poetic language rather than
a narrative encounter with a personified beloved.
- id: motif:2
label: movement from worldly orientation toward Love
taxonomy_refs:
- mystical_quest
basis: The hearer is exhorted to turn from the world and come to the world of Love.
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
confidence: medium
cautions: The passage gives an exhortation, not a developed journey narrative.
- id: motif:3
label: transcendence of duality in the divine source
taxonomy_refs:
- duality
basis: The One Being is explicitly described as exempt from I-and-Thou distinction
and apart from all duality.
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
confidence: medium
cautions: The passage emphasizes non-duality more than a conflict or paired dual
structure.
comparison_claims: []
evidence:
- id: ev:1
type: summary
locator: lines 1379-1387
quote_or_summary: A signless, solitary One Being is concealed in selflessness, exempt
from I/Thou distinction and duality, and described as Beauty Supreme concealed
in the Unseen.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/sufi/project-gutenberg/persian-mystics-jami-davis.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:2
type: summary
locator: lines 1388-1397
quote_or_summary: No mirror, comb, breeze, cosmetic, facial adornment, or eye is
present to reflect, alter, adorn, or behold the Beauty; it sings of Love to itself
and casts the die of Love by itself.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/sufi/project-gutenberg/persian-mystics-jami-davis.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:3
type: summary
locator: lines 1397-1414
quote_or_summary: Beauty cannot endure concealment or the veil and reveals itself;
tulip, wild rose, and a rare thought or mystery are used as examples of beauty
pressing outward into manifestation or expression.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/sufi/project-gutenberg/persian-mystics-jami-davis.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:4
type: summary
locator: lines 1414-1430
quote_or_summary: Everlasting Beauty emerges from purity to shine on worlds and
souls; one gleam dazzles angels, diverse mirrors show it forth, cherubim seek
songs, and spirits in boundless seas cry praise to the Lord of the universe.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/sufi/project-gutenberg/persian-mystics-jami-davis.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:5
type: summary
locator: BEHOLD THOSE SPHERES, lines 1432-1455
quote_or_summary: The spheres circle continually, cast radiance below, move through
night and day, follow alternating courses, and are guided by superior will.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/sufi/project-gutenberg/persian-mystics-jami-davis.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:6
type: summary
locator: LOVE, lines 1457-1459
quote_or_summary: The passage says that a heart unwounded by love is not a true
heart and urges the hearer to turn from the world to the world of Love.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/sufi/project-gutenberg/persian-mystics-jami-davis.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
confidence:
extraction: high
motif_candidates: medium
comparison_claims: uncertain
notes: Extraction is based only on the supplied passage. Motif labels use only available
taxonomy references; comparison claims are omitted because the passage itself
does not establish a specific cross-textual comparison.
reviewer_status:
status: needs_review
reviewer: ''
reviewed_at: ''
notes: Machine-generated draft from OpenAI Batch; not human-reviewed.
extracted_by: openai_batch:gpt-5.5
extracted_at: '2026-04-28'
notes: |-
Literal observations are separated from motif interpretation; no external sources or comparisons were used.
batch_run_id=motif-extraction-2026-04-28-high-priority
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