Precious Pearls — Page 78
80 They gave disbelief and disgrace through paganism. The one who is searching so that he may find God, It is forbidden unto him to take the tales to heart. (60) It is his duty that he searches for God’s Light, so that Doubt and misgivings are removed from his heart; So the light of certitude descends upon his heart And he is accepted by the Revered and Mighty One. How is it possible to be rid of tales? Honestly, such a way is extremely difficult. How can tales help in gaining deliverance from sins? Meeting with God is not possible through such a path. What hope is there from the dead to revitalise one? For him it is difficult even to tread the path. (65) That path that shows the Revered and the Mighty One, That path that makes the heart pure and clean, That path that brings back the long-lost Belovèd, That path that feeds the pure cup of certitude, Those fresh Signs that are a proof for God, Those living forces that are the means to certitude, It is clear that these things are not effective in the tales; The storyteller has no knowledge of the path to God. The unveiling of that Spotless One is through the Signs; Truly, the entire proof of Godhood is in the Signs. (70) Pray tell us if such a thing exists in other Faiths; What sign of sweetness is there in the taste of tales! Where is it in such Faiths pray show; Or else, don’t pay any heed to these absurd stories. Ever since these tales became the goal on the path, The people constantly advanced their steps towards sin. You see that no piety is left amongst the people That honesty, that purity, that virtue, is not there. The signs of a righteous one are not there anymore There is no love for that Spotless Belovèd. (75) There is a flood of sins that is gushing forth They hear nothing for the noise of the transgressions. Why have evil deeds increased so much on earth? Why have these people become deaf and dull, O friends? Why is that honesty and purity not in your heart? Why is the evil so rampant that there’s no fear or shame? Why is the way of life so full of wickedness? Pray take a look what times are these! The cause of this is the heedlessness that’s around; The heart is smitten with this awful world’s love! (80)