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1636-1645

  • Nay, the Truth is absorbed in the Truth; hence seventy, nay, a hundred sects have arisen.
  • (Now) I will talk to you of maters indifferent. Hark, O Súfí, open your spiritual ear very wide
  • Whatever blow may come to you from Heaven, always be expecting (to receive) a gift of honour after it;
  • For He is not the king to slap you and then not give you a crown and a throne on which to recline.
  • The whole world has (but) the value of a gnat’s wing; (but) for one slap there is an infinite reward. 1640
  • Nimbly slip your neck out of this golden collar, (which is) the world, and take the slaps (that come) from God.
  • Since the prophets suffered those blows on the nape, in consequence of that affliction they have lifted their heads (high).
  • But (always) be present (attentive and ready) in yourself O youth, in order that He may find you at home.
  • Else He will take back His gift of honour, saying, ‘I found nobody in the house.’”
  • How the Súfi again questioned the Cadi.
  • The Súfi said, “How would it be if this world were to unknit the eyebrow of mercy for evermore! 1645