The reality of man possesses two aspects: one being the
image and likeness of God and the other is the material and satanic aspect.
Besides the physical body, man has a reality which is called the spiritual
body, or the heavenly creation or form. When man says, `I saw', who is it that
says `I saw'? Clearly it is something besides the physical body. When one
thinks, it is like consulting with oneself. It is clear that there is a second
entity which is being consulted. It is not the physical body that advises man
`to do' or `not to do' a thing and informs him whether it is profitable or
harmful.
Frequently a person firmly decides on a course of action,
but later, upon some reflection, changes his mind. The reason is that he has
consulted a reality, has become aware of the harm involved and has changed his
former decision.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (Words of ‘Abdu’l-Baha, December 4, New York,
recorded by Mahmud Zarqani; ‘Mahmud’s Diary’)
