Precious Pearls — Page 54
56 It is the love through which I may be drawn It is with godliness that I abase my ego. To whom shall I tell of this thing that is love? Unto whom do I state the secret of fidelity? How can I now conceal this windstorm? All I can do is blow my own dust to the winds! What have we got to do with the worldly life? Holy is He Who has confounded my foes. If someone attaches his heart with that Pure One, He must cleanse himself before he finds Him. (135) Only he, who dies 60 , joins the living ones ‘Tis only he who is scorched who revives the dead. This fruit is far away for a stranger to eat You must reach high for it does not descend. It’s hidden below layers upon layers; who shall find it? Only him who is lost in love who finds this Pearl Who effaces his self and shows mercy To whom ego and pride do not suit at all. O God, Thou hast bestowed this wealth upon me Holy is He Who has confounded my foes. (140) What more of greed and love for mortal things? Awake ye! Go and seek the heavenly goods! How long this passion of your comforts and desires? A hundred weaknesses are hidden in you. Then how can that Dear Belovèd be found? How can the water stay in a sieve! Pray think a little of the Everlasting Land This land and wealth are all but false effects. You spend your youth in heedlessness But you have decided this in your heart (145) That you’ll not listen to a single thing from God Pray think is this the way to live? God has shown His path unto me Holy is He Who has confounded my foes. Pray repent so that the mercy comes Pray show at once your truth and humbleness. Such hour is well nigh hanging over your head That it would call to mind the day of doom. God has related this thing unto me Holy is He Who has confounded my foes. (150) The Muslims were overtaken by decline When they forgot the teaching of the Quran. They put the Messenger 61 of God in the ground And placed the Messiah up in the heavens 62.