The Ocean of Light — Page 17
17 HADRAT MIRZA GHULAM AHMAD AS exchange for the pure and shrouded their nature in darkness. They have disregarded the remembrance of Allah, for they are inclined towards the lower realm and sensual desires. So, as they turned away from the presence of God Almighty, their selves stagnated; and due to their relationship with unholy things, their natures inclined towards the luster of this world and material objects; hence, their greed, desire and craving for these grew manifold and their sensual desires landed them in sin. They inclined towards the mortal realm and its transient lustre. Whenever they desired abundance in this world and their greed for it grew, they always returned unsuccessful, humiliated and crushed, without having achieved their desires. These endeavours of theirs had no result except a decrease in provisions and repeated torture of their soul. Their lies, conspiracies and mischief in pursuit of this world did not benefit them in the least. God Almighty took away peace from their souls, removed tranquillity