Divinity in View of Ᾱlvārs

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 PhD in Religions & Mysticism, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran.

2 - Associate Professor of Islamic Azad University,Science and Research Branch, Tehran , Iran

Abstract

Abstract
God , soul and matter are among subjects which have always attracted the attention of scientists during human history. They have constantly been searching to find the answer to nature and relevancy of these subjects .Ᾱlvārs of India, as frontiers of love doctrine , have also extensively studied and evaluated the entity , traits and more hidden and transcendental than all universe transformations and changes , while , on the other hand , it has a profound relation with souls and matter .  Ᾱlvārs have gone through deep contemplations and serious thoughts regarding concepts of soul and matter and have debated different viewpoints have greatly affected their followers.
 

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