Kristian Petersen

The heart possesses three aspects, called ‘the animal heart,’ ‘the human heart,’ and ‘the true heart’. These three hearts altogether possess seven levels: these are called [1] ‘the level of desire,’ [2] ‘the level of wisdom,’ [3] ‘the level of benevolence,’ [4] ‘the level of seeing,’ [5] ‘the level of joy,’ [6] ‘the level of mystery,’ and [7] ‘the supreme level’.

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Originally published in the Journal of Sufi Studies. Republished here with thanks.