“Love is the ancestor of all spiritual goodness, the essence of the true and the beautiful.” (100:4.2)
The source of love is the Universal Father. It is the foundation of all spiritual goodness. Love is seen as the “ancestor,” or the original and essential element, that gives rise to all other positive spiritual qualities such as compassion, kindness, forgiveness, and generosity. Love is the essence of what is true and beautiful; the experience of love is at the core of all that is good and meaningful in life.
This particular verse expresses the transformative power of love, giving special importance to its essential role in nurturing the human spirit and promoting personal and collective well-being.
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