IX-III

From God’s own being, the ‘self’ got a ‘being’ so
From God’s own show, to ‘self’ He gave a show.
About this shining pearl I know not where,
It could be then without a river there.¹

1.         Line 2 means:—For self’s display, He liked its show.’
            Namud, Besides show; it also means prominence, display, vanity, fame etc.
            Namud-e bud, means outward show or display.