When a small child holds their loving father's hand in a crowded, noisy bazaar, the child walks with fearless delight while an unaccompanied child cries in panic.
Exploring the Core Inquiry
- The universe is an immense, moving bazaar filled with roaring forces, diseases, and uncertainties.
- Attempting to navigate this cosmos entirely on our own strength produces chronic exhaustion and terror.
- Taking the Hand of Divine Mercy transforms this dangerous wilderness into a safe, guided expedition of wonder.
“By acknowledging one ultimate Source, a person is liberated from the crushing demands and fear of countless temporary masters.” — Bediuzzaman Said Nursi, Risale-i Nur
The Guiding Perspective
Close your eyes. Picture yourself placing your hand into the care of the Sovereign of the universe. Breathe deeply.