Rumi's Masnavi - In the midst of this orison a fair cloud suddenly appeared, like a water bearing elephant,

In the midst of this orison a fair cloud suddenly appeared, like a water bearing elephant, 3805

And began to pour down rain, like water from a water-skin: the rain-water settled in the ditch and in the hollows.

The cloud kept raining tears, like a water-skin, and the pilgrims all opened their water-skins.

One party (among them), in consequence of those marvellous happenings, were cutting the cords (of unbelief) from their waists.

The certainty (faith) of another group was on the increase because of this miracle—and God knows best how to guide aright.

Another group (were) unreceptive, sour and unripe, eternally imperfect ones. (Here) ends the discourse. 3810