Veiled Gazelle

by Idries Shah

Paper Book, 1988

Status

Available

Call number

297

Collection

Publication

Octagon Press (1988), Edition: 3rd imp. edition.

Description

The title, A Veiled Gazelle, is taken from this beautiful poem by 12th-century mystic, Ibn Arabi. The "gazelles" are extraordinary experiences and perceptions latent in ordinary man. "Veiling" refers to the action of the subjective or "commanding" self, which partly through indoctrination and partly through base aspirations, prevents higher vision.

Language

Original language

English

Local notes

NWC

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