1. Heavenly Character

for evil is exemplified by the trees that take in harmful carbon dioxide and supply us with life-giving oxygen in return. The mountains and everything that stands erect cast their shadows on the ground as if in self-prostration: man is required in the same way to be humble. He should never be proud or domineering. Whoever wishes to share in God’s eternal blessings should be pleased only with that which pleases God; he should obey God, as the cosmos does. The iron of the cosmos should be the model for human resoluteness. The water which flows forth from hard rocks gives man an example of leniency and compassion. The laws of nature are immutable, so man is required to be faithful to his promises. The world of matter is fragrant, colourful and elegant; man following the same pattern should deal equitably with others. Billions of stars revolve continuously but never collide with one another; man following this cosmic pattern should operate within his own sphere, being careful to avoid clashing with others. Trees take in carbon dioxide and supply us with oxygen in return; this action is required on a human level in the observance of certain ethical values, such as doing good to those who harm one. Mountains and everything that stands erect cast their shadows on the ground as if in an act of self-prostration, so man is required to be humble in the same way; he should not be domineering or proud.