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34 “Pray show unto me one who is informed. “After receiving Thy Sign I shall go to that person “And whosoever is Thine, I shall make him as mine. “Pray take mercy and show me that path “In which, my Dear, lies Thy own pleasure. ” (55) It was told to him through revelation that: “Thou shalt find Me in Islam “But the enlightened man is such a such person “Who is without equal on the path of Islam. ” Then, through God, he met a sage Who was well versed in the Chishti Way 30. He 31 was blessed with his oath of allegiance And learned from the Sheikh 32 of the way of virtue. Then after that he returned to his home; Through the sage he obtained a blessed destiny. (60) For several days he secluded himself from view; The tongue was silent; the breast was filled with light. Hidden in the heart were pain, suffering and longing; He said his Prayer hiding from mischief mongers. At long last the truth dawned with a blaze; Due to his love he lost all senses; Then he became averse to hiding the truth; And the love displayed one hue after another. He said, “This was a sin committed by me “That I hid the path that led to the truth; (65) “This was far from virtue and righteousness “That the heart be full of the fear of strangers. ” Being overwhelmed by the thought of this, He wept and said, “O my Lord, “I do acknowledge Thy name “Thy name is Forgiver and One-Who-Covers 33. “No doubt Thou art Living and Holy; “Without Thee, all paths are deceptive; “Pray forgive me, O Creator of the worlds, “Thou art Exalted and I’m given to excesses. (70) “I belong to Thee, my Pure Creator; “There is no fear of perishing on Thy path; “I offer my life at Thy doorstep. “Love for Thee is the very life of mine. “That strength that is given to the righteous ones, “Pray grant that unto me by revealing the secrets. “I am guilty of error pray show me that path “From which Thy pleasure can be acquired. ” He was humbling himself with abasement When God’s grace got hold of his hand. (75)