The Heavenly Sign — Page 4
4 Nish a n-e- A sm a n i And shrines, the abode of peace, Have become the place of rendezvous of mischief mongers. If peace can be found anywhere, I see it only on the top of the mountains. Although I see all these tribulations, yet I do not despair; For I rejoice in having a sympathetic friend. After a year or so, I see a different picture of the world. I see a monarch who is the essence of wisdom— A stately and graceful leader. Analogies need to be interpreted, As I do not see these things while fully awake. Immediately after the passage of twelve hundred years, 2 I see terrible things happening. On the mirror of the conscience of the world, I see the dust and rust of sin. The tyranny of tyrants in all the countries I see immense and immeasurable. I see revolts, wars, disorder and injustice Within the land and on its borders. I see that the slave has become like his master; And the master I see like a slave. I see that any one who is befriended by adversity Is under a heavy burden and embarrassed. I see that a new coin is struck, Whose value is less than it seems. 2 After the 12 th century of the Hijra. [Translator]