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The Egyptian Book of the Dead (Papyrus of Ani) · 130 of 357 · tr. E.A. Wallis Budge

Chapter 14 (part 8)

, the netherworld), thou dost rise in the horizon of heaven and sheddest upon the world beams of emerald light; thou art born from the water, thou art sprung from Nu, who fostereth thee and ordereth thy members. O thou who art crowned king of the gods, god of life, lord of love, all the nations live when thou dost shine. The goddess Nut doeth homage unto thee, and the goddess Maat embraceth thee at all times. They who are in thy following sing unto thee with joy and bow down to the earth when they meet thee, the god of heaven, the lord of earth, the king of right and truth, the god of eternity, the everlasting ruler, the prince of all the gods, the god of life, the creator of eternity, the maker of heaven by whom is established all that therein is. The company of the gods rejoice at thy rising, the earth is glad when it beholdeth thy rays; the peoples that have been long dead come forth with cries of joy to see thy beauties. Thou goest forth over heaven and earth, made strong each day by thy mother Nut. Thou passest through the uppermost heaven, thy heart swelleth with joy; and the Lake of Testes is content thereat. The Enemy hath fallen, his arms are hewn off, the knife hath cut asunder his joints. Ra liveth in Maa[1] the beautiful. The sektet boat draweth on and cometh into port; the south, the north, the west and the east turn to praise thee, O thou unformed substance of the earth, who didst create thyself. Isis and Nephthys salute thee, they sing unto thee in thy boat hymns of joy, they shield thee with their hands. The souls of the East follow thee, the souls of the West praise thee. Thou art the ruler of all gods and thou hast joy of heart within thy shrine; for the Serpent Nak is condemned to the fire, and thy heart shall be joyful for ever. Thy mother Nut is adjudged to thy father Nu."
Themes
Cosmic Dualismtheology

Ontological opposition between two primal principles (light/darkness, truth/lie, spirit/matter) as the fundamental structure of reality.

The text presents a clear opposition between the order of Ra/Maat and the chaos represented by the Enemy/Serpent Nak who is condemned.

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Anthropomorphismtheology

Attributing human characteristics, emotions, or form to the divine; embodied divine imagery.

[auto] Ra is described with human attributes such as being a man-child, having members, and wearing a crown.

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Asha Cosmic Ordercosmology

Truth as the fundamental structure of reality.

[auto] Ra is described as the king of right and truth, embraced by the goddess Maat, representing cosmic order.

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Divine Lighttheology

The uncreated luminous quality of the divine, sometimes experienced directly in mystical states; illumination as revelation.

[auto] The passage centrally focuses on Ra shedding beams of emerald light and rays that bring life to the world.

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Funerary Navigationpraxis

Texts and rituals guiding the soul through death.

[auto] As a chapter from the Book of the Dead, this text serves to guide the deceased through the afterlife by aligning them with Ra.

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Living Godtheology

The divine conceived as active, present, and dynamic—not an abstract principle but a personal responsive reality.

[auto] Ra is depicted as an active, dynamic deity who rises, shines, fosters, and orders the world.

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Maat Cosmic Ordercosmology

The Egyptian principle of truth, balance, and right order underlying both the cosmos and human conduct; the parallel to Zoroastrian asha and Greek dike.

[auto] The passage explicitly invokes the goddess Maat as embracing Ra and identifies him as the 'king of right and truth,' centralizing the Egyptian principle of cosmic order.

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Sacred Namestheology

Divine names or formulas that carry ontological power, used in prayer, liturgy, or magical practice.

[auto] The text invokes Ra through multiple epithets and divine names such as Heru-khuti and Harmachis.

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Related passages · 6 parallels
greek_mystery|Orphic Hymns|Hymn X (part 1)
X. TO PAN * The FUMIGATION from VARIOUS ODORS I Call strong Pan, the substance of the whole, Etherial, marine, earthly, general soul, Immortal fire; for all the world is thine, And all are parts of thee, O pow'r divine. p. 131 Come, bles…”
Both passages describe a divine being that is central to the creation and sustenance of the world, embodying life, light, and the unity of all things. They share themes of divine birth, cosmic order, and the joyous response of the natural and divine worlds to the deity's presence.
greek_mystery|Orphic Hymns|Hymn X (part 2)
For the World is one, and only-begotten. Opusc. Mythol. p. 203. 131:17 Ver. 17] The sportive nymphs . This is because Pan rejoices in the exhalations produced from humid substances; without which the world cannot subsist. Phurnutus…”
Both passages describe a divine being as the creator and ruler of the universe, embodying the essence of all things. They share themes of divine birth, cosmic order, and the joyous response of the natural world and other deities to the divine presence.
mesopotamian|Enuma Elish: The Epic of Creation|1d
rejoice and be glad; The neck of Tiamat shalt thou swiftly trample under foot. ... rejoice and be glad; The neck of Tiamat shalt thou swiftly trample under foot. 0 my son, who knoweth all wisdom, Pacify Tiamat with thy pure incantation.…”
Both passages describe a divine figure who triumphs over chaos and is celebrated by other deities. They share themes of cosmic order, divine victory, and the joyous response of the divine assembly, reflecting a common mystical insight into the triumph of order over chaos.
mesopotamian|Enuma Elish: The Epic of Creation|1k
May he hold the Beginning and the Future, may they pay homage unto him, Saying, "He who forced his way through the midst of Tiamat without resting, Let his name be Nibiru, 'the Seizer of the Midst'! For the stars of heaven he upheld the pa…”
Both passages describe a divine figure who is celebrated for their cosmic role and victory over chaos, with themes of creation, order, and divine homage. The passages share a similar structure of praise and recognition of the deity's power and significance in the cosmos.
platonism|Plato: Phaedrus|Section 1o
Zeus, the mighty lord, holding the reins of a winged chariot, leads the way in heaven, ordering all and taking care of all; and there follows him the array of gods and demigods, marshalled in eleven bands; Hestia alone abides at home in the…”
Both passages describe a divine being's journey through the heavens, bringing light and joy to the world. They also emphasize the reverence and homage paid by other divine entities, highlighting themes of creation, order, and eternal life.
western_esoteric|Transcendental Magic II: The Ritual (Éliphas Lévi)|4. The Conjuration Of The Fourc
Prayer of the Undines Dread King of the Sea, Who hast the keys of the floodgates of heaven and dost confine the waters of the underworld in the caverns of earth; King of the deluge and the floods of springtime; Thou Who dost unseal the sour…”
Both passages describe a divine figure associated with creation, life, and the ordering of the cosmos. They also emphasize the adoration and praise of this figure by other divine beings and the joy brought by their presence, reflecting a shared conceptual framework of divine kingship and cosmic order.