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Beatrice – Love as the deeper Reality

After the channel to God opens, it finally happens: Beatrice emerges out of the chariot, in a rain of flowers and with the angels singing with blessings. The key here is very simple: Love is the deeper reality of God, … Continue reading

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The Chariot in the Night Sky

After Dante has established the chariot as a deep metaphor for both your soul and ultimate reality, he opens up the next canto by lifting the sights into the night sky, and recognizes the chariot (carro) once again. The poem … Continue reading

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