Mahzarnama (The Memorandum) — Page 61
Mahzarnama 61 is not possible without special Divine attention. For instance, if an average person is asked that he should absolutely avoid telling a lie in everyone of his affairs and statements and professions and occupations, it becomes difficult and impossible for him. Even if he makes every effort towards this he is met with so many obstructions, that in the end it becomes his principle that in the affairs of the world it is impossible to avoid falsehood. But for those fortunate ones, who seek to follow the guidance of the Holy Quran with true love and eager determination, not only is it made easy that they should avoid telling lies, but they are granted strength to give up everything undesirable, and God Almighty by His perfect mercy, safeguards them on all ill occasions that would lead them to ruin, for they are the light of the world and in their security lies the security of the world, and their ruin means the ruin of the world. For this reason they are safeguarded in respect of every thought and knowledge and understanding, and wrath and passion and fear, and greed and constriction and prosperity, and joy and sorrow and hardship and ease, from all unworthy actions, and corrupt thoughts, and wrong knowledge, and improper conduct, and misguided reflections and every excess of their ego. They do not take their stand on anything undesirable, for God Almighty makes Himself responsible for their training and whenever He observes a dry branch in their blessed tree, He cuts it off with His benevolent hand. Divine support watches over them every moment. This blessing of immunity which is bestowed upon them is also not without proof. An intelligent person can satisfy himself in respect of it after keeping company with them for a short while. This pure spring is not available to anyone who denies them, but is made pleasant and agreeable for them. The light of understanding lends them such support that very often even without there being any resources and finding themselves far away from normal means, they lead such cheerful lives and pass their days in such prosperity as if they possessed thousands of treasures. Their countenances display the freshness of wealth and the