🔹 The existence of objects precedes their essence, and their essence precedes their physical manifestation. Among these stages, essence holds the highest significance. The essence of objects can either be or not be; if we consider essence in isolation, the image of existence is merely in a void. For something to exist, it must possess an essence.

The design of an object's essence during its creation transcends what can be conceived through the mere act of existence. This process of creation is grounded in necessity. The utility and purpose of any phenomenon are determined by the necessity of its existence, which depends on the degree to which it is determined. Existence is never entirely annihilated. (76)

[DENKARD, Book 4, Original Middle Persian/Pahlavi by Adurfarnbag i Farroxzadan]

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