Precious Pearls — Page 87
89 So the Signs are fulfilled which are the basis for truth. All the excuses came to naught when that calamity came; All the plans were blown to bits like as the dust. Thou gave such fame to me in the land of India As if the lightning makes its display all over at once. Thou hast sent an Adam once again to this place So the tree of virtue bears fruit in this country. (20) People may utter nonsense but Thy goals are different; Even the Angels are not privy to Thy secrets. It is in Thy Hand all loss or gain, hardship or ease; ‘Tis Thou Who makest anyone into indigent or fortunate. Whomsoever Thou wishest, Thou placest on the throne; Whomsoever Thou wishest, Thou dethronest in disgrace. I am also one of the Signs among Thy Signs in the world Whom Thou hast made a pride for the people and the Faith. Great calamities visit the glory and splendour of the mortals But Thy Kingdom is such that remains intact forever. (25) Honour and disgrace they depend upon Thy decree; Through Thy command come the autumn and the breeze of spring. Thou made a person such as me shine in the world; Who can know, my Master, the extent of Thy secrets! How wonderful are Thy actions, O my Guardian! Even if we avoid them, Thou givest the destined fruits by force. From the beginning I liked my alcove of seclusion; I had loathing for fame and I shunned every glory. But Thou made me come out through Thine own Hand; When did I ask for it? This is all Thine own fruit and crop. (30) What is my fault therein if I received such an order? Who am I to defy the command of the Sovereign King? Now the goal is to do whatever has been commanded, Although I am weak and helpless and grief-stricken. To invite the babblers to truth is not an easy task Each step has a snake pit, every path is a thorny wilderness. My wailings of day and night have reached the skies But this call has not reached the hearts of the ignorant. The hearts are in God’s control if He so wishes He can turn them to me then they’ll come without hesitation. (35) If He displays a marvel, it will soften instantly That hardened heart that is like a mountain rock.