Al-Nafs al-Kulliyya

Al-Nafs al-Kulliyya (Universal Soul) is the second cosmic principle in Ismaili cosmology, emanating from the First Intellect. It represents the principle of life and movement in the cosmos. The Universal Soul's yearning to know the First Intellect initiates the unfolding of creation. This concept bridges the spiritual and material realms in Ismaili metaphysics.