Quatrains-9-13

(9)

The clairvoyance of the zephyr Is apparent from its discrimination between flowers and thorns!

A flower cannot be guarded If the thorn has the nature of silk.

(10)

Of love and losing what words need be said? The self’s unfolding is Life’s fountain-head;

There’s neither loss to ocean nor to pearl In the pearl’s loosening from the ocean’s bed.

(11)

Why is there no storm in your sea? Why is your Khudi not Muslim?

It is pointless to complain of God’s decree – Why are you not God’s decree?

(12)

If with the heart’s eye the intellect would see aright This universe is illuminated with Allah’s light.

But if you see through the waxing sun and moon, It is just the revolution of morn and night.

(13)

Sometimes by rising from the ocean like a wave, Occasionally like a diver in its bosom behave.

At times cross beyond the ocean’s shore To expose better your self’s real enclave.