Elucidation of Objectives — Page 22
Tau di h-e-Mar a m 22 In order to get an idea of the great spiritual station of the Holy Prophet sa , it must be pointed out that the stations of love and of close relationship to God in the context of spiritual levels are of three kinds. The lowest level which in its own right is exalted enough, is where the flames of Divine love do warm the human heart even to the extent that the resultant warmth sometimes begins to function quite like fire; yet it falls short of being radiant like it. As the flames of Divine love fall on love at this level, the warmth generated by these flames may be described as Peace and Tranquility and sometimes even as Angels. The second level of love has already been described above. At this level, the two loves meet; the flame of Divine love heats up the human heart to the extent that it begins to glow like fire but its flames are not angry or aggressive but only lambent and are described as R uh ul By the grace of God and by His bounties I am an enemy of the Pharaoh and his hordes, Because I love this Moses of mine—the Holy Prophet sa. The unique and exalted station Of the Holy Prophet sa as revealed to me (was so passing strange) that I can't help proclaiming it aloud If only I could find One eager heart along the path. This alone is my wish, my prayer, and my firm resolve That may my heart and soul be sacrificed In the sacred path of love For the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. [Translator]