Chapter Nineteen: Soul's Unseen Fire

This chapter explores the profound, innate love for the Divine that exists within every person, an unquestioning connection passed down through generations. It clarifies the nature of this inherent love and how it incorporates a deep sense of reverence. Using the metaphor of a candle flame constantly reaching upward, the text explains that the soul naturally yearns to unite with its Divine Source, even if it means relinquishing its individual identity in that union. This powerful longing is described as a supra-rational desire, stemming from a faculty of the soul that transcends logical comprehension. Although this inherent connection can be obscured by negative influences, particularly in those who act wrongly, it remains dormant rather than lost. When faced with a challenge to their fundamental belief, even individuals deeply immersed in worldly desires can experience this inner spiritual core awakening. It enables them to overcome all inclinations and choose self-sacrifice, demonstrating an unwavering faith beyond reason. This intrinsic love also contains a natural aversion to anything that would sever the connection, prompting a recoil from even symbolic acts of disconnection.