Hazrat Mir Muhammad Ismail (ra) — Page 83
83 The lovers' lute has ignited a flame. The balla d of the saints is: "Why grieve, when God is by my side?" The angels too sing: " Why grieve , when God is by your side? " - [ Bukhār - e - Dil ] This beautiful poem constitutes Ḥaḍrat Mir Sahib 's will to his family. It contains words of wis dom and counsel. It also depicts the absolute certitude he had regarding the next life, along with his yearning to meet his Lord. There is a beautiful hymn by Ḥaḍrat Mir Muhammad Ismail ra , which not only displays his love for God, but also his deep insight. A few lines are being presented here : My Beloved is the soul and spirit of the Realm of Love. Whoever stays apart from Him, is but a lifel ess form. Time and Space are illuminated by His light. He is the soul of the song, the fragrance of the garden. He gave Man a heart. He gave the heart the ache of love. He is the Cynosure of the heart and the cure of its ache. Without the Dear One, even th ousands of joys are bland. Only in Hi s presence , is one truly joyous. If there be no passion for this life, nor desire for the next; If there be nothing but God, only then , is one a true seeker. - [ Bukhār - e - Dil ] The last two lines of this hymn truly desc ribe the "true seeker" of God. These lines are the pinnacle of this hymn.