SEVEN TRAVELERS, ONE PURPOSE

With this profound understanding comes a crucial distinction. It is a mistake many have made throughout history. They become so fascinated by the beauty of art that they begin to venerate it. They see the life-giving power of the sun and worship it. They see the majesty of a mountain and attribute divinity to it. They are captivated by the intricate laws of nature and begin to see it as the supreme reality, the creative force. It is like falling in love with the painting and completely forgetting the painter. Nature, in all its glory, is a work of art. It is a manifestation, a sign, a mirror reflecting the attributes of its Creator. But it is not the Creator. The work of art points to the Artist; it is not the Artist himself.

The sun is a magnificent lamp, but it is He who lit it who deserves our admiration. The laws of physics are brilliant, but it is the Lawgiver we should seek to understand. To worship creation is to confuse the message with the one who sends it. It is a profound misunderstanding of the relationship between the finite and the infinite. The true path to wisdom lies in contemplating art and seeing beyond it, to the Artist. In using creation as a lens through which we can perceive the greatness of the Creator.

When we feel the warmth of the sun, we should give thanks to the One who gives it to us. When we contemplate the intricate dance of life in an ecosystem, we should marvel at the wisdom of the One who designed it. Everything becomes a reason for remembrance, a stimulus for reflection. The universe is not a veil that hides God; it is a sign that reveals Him to those who reflect. This understanding transforms everything. It gives us peace and meaning.

Nothing is accidental. Nothing is meaningless. Every moment, every object, every experience is imbued with the presence of a singular, conscious, and merciful Creator. We are not lost in a cold and indifferent cosmos. We live within a masterpiece, constantly in the presence of the Artist. 

And our purpose is simple: to contemplate art, appreciate its beauty, and direct our hearts with gratitude and reverence toward the One who conceived it all. To recognize that all this magnificent order emanates from divine unity.

Let's explain this with another example: Imagine a vase. "It was created long ago by a famous artist. It is a work of art with small flowers and spirals painted on it."

If we were to consider this vase simply as a piece of clay, we would have an incomplete perspective. Because it was created by a great artist, it is a work of art of great value. Its value goes far beyond the simple clay from which it is made. It is special and valuable because of the person who created it.

If we analyze this vase in terms of the material it is made of, "it's just clay. It has no value. It's just dirt."

We humans are like beautiful vases. We are all works of art created by the Supreme Artist, our Creator. There is so much beauty and value within us that it goes far beyond our bodies.

Faith is our connection to that great Artist. When we believe, we remember who created us. We see the beauty of art within ourselves and in those around us. This makes us feel special and valuable.

But without faith, it seems we forget the Artist. We only see the clay, the physical part of ourselves. We forget all the beautiful art and meaning hidden within, and we feel worthless.

Faith is like remembering the Artist who created it.

With the light of faith, humanity ascends to the highest of heights and attains a worth worthy of Paradise.

In short, the One who created this world also created everything in it. The One who created a flower also created all the flowers in the world. The One who created all the flowers also created all living beings. The One who created the world also created the solar system. The One who created the solar system also created all the galaxies. This is an unshakeable principle, a necessity, a reality.

For human beings, who by nature yearn for eternal life and an eternal existence, whose boundless hopes are accompanied by boundless tribulations, faith in God, the foundation and key to eternal life, must be their primary goal. Any goal that transcends this is transient and therefore worthless. The true beauty of something lies in its immortality.