Observing Body and Soul — Part Three
«The article likens the misuse of art and knowledge to a spider using its web to deceive and capture its prey. Affection should be guided by reason, and life and marriage should serve the deepening of servitude to God and the path of transcendent love.»
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Observing Body and Soul 3
Anyone who makes the worst use of their art, knowledge and skill is like a spider. The spider uses its talent for weaving webs solely to catch prey. Its art is an instrument of deception!
The spider does not use its craft to build a home in which it can dwell in peace and comfort, or share family life.
A spider’s affections are fleeting; once it has had its fill, it takes the life of the one who nourished it and turns it into food for its vile belly!
The spider regards its mate as a tool and a source of food!
The spider has no higher purpose in starting a family!
Indeed, so many people are like spiders, living small, spider-like lives!
Knowledge, art, skill and technology must be put to noble ends. Love must be guided by human reason, not by lust, ignorance or mischief!
Life, marriage and the founding of a family must serve the growth of devotion to God and the path of transcendent love.
☘️110–141☘️ Ali Saei (Abdullah Meshkat)?