Divine Definitions: (1) The Perfect Being; (2) The essential spirit; fine; (3) Clean; pristine; (4) Genuine; objectively real; (5) In harmony; one; (6) Self-evident; the initial a priori truth; indispensable; (7) Immaculate; impeccable; unadulterated; (8) Free from defects; faultless; spotless; (9) Indestructible; inviolate; (10) Untainted with evil or guilt; innocent; blameless; irreproachable
Comment: Like substances attract. The pure nature of God purifies the human heart as it moves toward its source.
Purity
Human Definitions: (1) absolute; utter; sheer <pure joy>; (2) free from defects; perfect; faultless; unblemished; (3) untainted with evil or guilt; innocent; blameless; (4) physically chaste; virginal; spotless; (5) ceremonially or ritually clean; undefiled; (6) genuine; objectively real
Synonyms: clean, clear, fine, genuine, guileless, guiltless, immaculate, impeccable, pristine, simple, spotless, unadulterated, uncorrupted, unspoiled, unsullied
Quotes:
• Purity of speech, of the mind, of the senses, and of a compassionate heart are needed by one who desires to rise to the divine platform. — Chanakya (375–283 BC) Indian polymath {seven disciplines}
• Peace demands the most heroic labor and the most difficult sacrifice. It demands greater heroism than war. It demands greater fidelity to the truth and a much more perfect purity of conscience. — Thomas Merton (1915–1968) American Trappist monk
Color: white
Symbols: 1) fire; 2) rain; 3) the lily; 4) sea foam; 5) the desert; 6) Temperance (tarot) {Purification}; 7) angelica flowers [pure intentions]; 8) the three stars in the belt of Orion {Purity, Righteousness, and Choice}