Hymn of the Pearl

The "Hymn of the Pearl" is an ancient Gnostic text, part of the Nag Hammadi library, that tells the story of a young prince sent on a quest to retrieve a pearl from a dragon. The prince represents the soul's journey toward enlightenment and self-discovery. Along the way, he forgets his purpose but eventually remembers his true identity. The poem explores themes of loss, redemption, and the search for spiritual awakening, symbolizing the idea that we are all on a journey to reconnect with our true selves and the divine, overcoming challenges and forgetting along the way.