The book of Esther illuminates my mind on the inner and outer forms of beauty. The prophetic writer opens the book revealing the spiritual nature and beauty of King Ahasuerus and his administration. King Ahasuerus ruler ship over 127 provinces symbolizes the majesty of unity, the Infinite One out of which all things flow. In the capital city of Shushan, King Ahasuerus undergoes change and transition as he completes one cycle of life and enters a new and exhilarating beginning. Before his present cycle closes, King Ahasuerus brings all of his rulers and nobles to the capital city to see and experience the wealth and luxuriousness of his magnificent empire for six-months, 180 days (Esther 1:4 NIT).
After six-months, King Ahasuerus served a seven-day banquet in the courtyard of the palace garden to everyone who was in the capital city of Shushan at that time. The decorations of the courtyard included blue and white curtains made from fine cotton linen, which were tied by cords of fine purple linen to silver rings on marble columns. Opulent couches made of gold and silver were placed in the courtyard, which was paved with white marble, red mosaic glass, dazzling mother-of-pearl, and shimmering blue turquoise (Esther 1:6 GNT).
Quests were served wine in cups made of gold, and each person received only as much as he desired (Esther 1:8). King Ahasuerus’ mood was joyous because he consumed allot of wine, and he wanted to show-off the beauty and crown of his queen, Vashti. Therefore, King Ahasuerus sent two groups of seven men, seven high-ranking officials and seven eunuchs’s to deliver the command to Queen Vashti, and then accompany Queen Vashti to the banquet as King Ahasuerus commanded.
Queen Vashti said no. She refused to obey the command of the King and come to the banquet; thereby, not allowing the King’s rulers and people to look upon and admire her beauty and presence. Queen Vashti refused to show the successful marriage between her and King Ahasuerus--that is, a harmonious consciousness and sub-consciousness.
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