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Reason And Heart |
One day reason said to the heart:
‘I am a guide for those who are lost. |
I live on earth, but I roam the skies—
just see the vastness of my reach. |
My task in the world is to guide and lead,
I am like Khizr of blessed steps. |
I interpret the book of life,
And through me Divine Glory shines forth. |
You are no more than a drop of blood,
While I am the envy of the priceless pearl! |
The heart listened, and then said: ‘This is all true,
But now look at me, and see what I am. |
You penetrate the secret of existence,
But 1 see it with my eyes. |
You deal With the outward aspect of things,
I know what lies within. |
Knowledge comes from you, gnosis from me;
You seek God, I reveal Him. |
Attaining the ultimate in knowledge only makes one restless—
I am the cure for that malady. |
You are the candle of the Assembly of Truth;
1 am the lamp of the Assembly of Beauty. |
You are hobbled by space and time,
While I am the bird in the Lotus Tree. |
My status is so high—
I am the throne of the God of Majesty! |
Translated by: Mustansir Mir |
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