For their very density is caused by the multiplication of their light
Yielding a marvelous, innovative beauty through the radiant disclosure of their forms.
And from the commentary on the Diwan as well: "Indeed, the Existing Entity is permanent of existence by means of the witnessed emanation [al-fayd]; and it is only due to the lack of readiness in the capacity of sights that they do not see the flashes of those lights, not because of a defect in the essence of the Giver of Cause [Al-Mu'ill]. Indeed, the Essence—when stripped of manifestations—cannot be witnessed, and represents the form of overwhelming subjugation [surat al-qahr]. Were the emanation to cease, the cosmos and space would perish; and indeed, His generosity through the emanation of existence encompasses all times and places."
And what is intended by His majesty [Jalal]—the Most High—is the form of overwhelming subjugation [surat al-qahr] before the witnessing of which no steadfastness is possible, and it represents the manifestation of the Essence openly without a veil. By beauty [Jamal],




