The paper titled "Mystical Symbols of Divine Love in the Poetry of Omar Tarin and William Blake: A Comparative Cognitive Analysis" focuses on the comparative study of mystical symbols used by the Pakistani poet Omer Tarin and the English poet William Blake. The primary research question investigates how both poets employ identical mystical symbols to convey their experiences of Divine Love and how these symbols contribute to a shared poetic-mystical consciousness across different cultural and religious backgrounds.
The purpose of the study is to demonstrate the mental processes involved in the construction and interpretation of these symbols, which reflect the human soul's ineffable experience in its union with the Divine. The scope includes an analysis of specific symbols like the Pipe, Woman, and Bird, which are central to the poets' depiction of mystical themes. The study aims to reveal the commonality between the two poets despite their differing cultural and religious contexts, thereby underscoring the universal nature of mystical experiences.
The methodology involves a cognitive analysis using the Mental Spaces Theory in Cognitive Poetics and the theory of Perennialism in Comparative Mysticism. The study examines selected poems from both poets to identify and analyze identical symbols. The analysis focuses on the symbolic meaning of these elements and how they represent the poets' mystical perceptions.
The key findings of the research reveal that both poets, despite their distinct cultural and religious backgrounds, use identical symbols to express their mystical experiences. The symbol of the Pipe represents the human connection with the Divine, evoking feelings of separation and the longing for reunion. The Woman symbolizes the relationship between the soul and God, with physical love being a metaphor for spiritual union. The Bird symbolizes the soul's quest for truth and its instinctive yearning for the Divine.
The study concludes that both Omer Tarin and William Blake share a deep mystical consciousness that transcends cultural and religious boundaries. Their poetry uses identical symbols to express the profound spiritual experiences of Divine Love, reinforcing the idea of a universal mystical tradition. The findings suggest that these symbols are not merely artistic devices but are essential tools for conveying complex mystical concepts. The study also highlights the potential for further research into mystical language and poetry from comparative and cognitive perspectives.