Dictionary of all Scriptures & Myths

HAPI GOD, OR NILE 

A symbol of the Divine Life which, like a river, flows from the higher planes downwards to fertilise the lower planes.

"The living and beautiful Nile (god Hapi), who loveth Nu, the father of the gods and of the divine cycle, he who dwelleth in the river.... Thou art lord of many fish and gifts; thou givest food unto Egypt. The divine cycle knoweth not where thou art. Thou art its life." - Hymn to Hāpi, WIEDEMANN, Rel. of the Egyptians, p. 147.

The energising and bountiful Divine Life is united with the Divine powers (Nu) operating in the universe and the soul, according to the scheme of manifestation. Through the Divine Life truths (fish) are bestowed upon the soul, and the mind (Egypt) is nourished thereby. The forms embodying the life in the cycle of manifestation perceive not the indwelling Spirit by which they exist. God is hidden in his universe.  

See Also

EGYPT
FISH
FOOD
Gods
MOIST
NILE
NU
RIVER OF LIFE