Story of Báyazíd's — may God sanctify his spirit — saying, “Glory to me! How grand is my rank!” and the objection raised by his disciples, and how he gave them an answer to this, not by the way of speech but by the way of vision (immediate experience).
A verse by verse commentary on Psalm 57 dealing with the time David fled from Saul into the cave. His life was in danger, but he trust in God to save him for His purpose and so he sings the praises of With joy even under his great stress.
A Collection of Mutawatir (Mass transmitted/most authentic) Hadith (Prophetic...Nazmussakib Nirjhor
A Collection of Mutawatir (Mass transmitted) Hadith (prophetic traditions)
Collection by Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Da‘wah and Guidance Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
http://web.archive.org/web/20061031015411/http://hadith.al-islam.com/bayan/Index.asp?Lang=ENG&Type=3
What is a Mutawatir Hadith and why this is distinct?
A Mutawatir (مُتَواتِر meaning "successive") Hadith is a report of such a large number of narrators (at different times) that their agreement upon an untruth is inconceivable thus being accepted as unquestionable in its veracity. A hadith is said to be mutawatir if it was reported by a significant, though unspecified, number of narrators at each level in the chain of narration, thus reaching the succeeding generation through multiple chains of narration leading back to its source.
This provides confirmation that the hadith is authentically attributed to its source at a level above reasonable doubt. This is due to its being beyond historical possibility that narrators could have conspired to forge a narration. In contrast, an ahaad hadith is a narration the chain of which has not reached a number sufficient to qualify as mutawatir.
There are only two types of texts in Islamic sharīʿah which are immutable (Qaati’) a) verses of Qura’n and b) Mutawatir Hadith. If someone denies a Mutawatir hadith he does Kufr.
Why this collection?
We have searched through the internet over and over again and unfortunately could not find a single collection of Mutawatir hadith in English. So we have compiled this from a website of Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Da‘wah and Guidance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This compilation is originally selected and compiled by the Ulaama council of this ministry and NOT by us. Our contribution is just copying from the website and accumulates into an unbroken book. We hope this will come handy in many research and necessary studies inshaAllah. May Allah (SWT) accept all of our efforts, Ameen.
This slide program gives explanation of Surah Al kauthar. it tells us how to prepare ourselves to be eligible to drink from Al-Kausar. Why we are suffering from Ghaflah. How to develop closer relation to Allah and our beloved Prophet (SAW) to be successful.
Ignorance is the spring of misery. Through ignorance one suffers afflictions and incurs great danger. Ignorance has its origin in covetousness. As covetousness grows, ignorance also grows. Ignorance exists there where covetousness exists.
Current COVID virus is a direct attack on the vital Link necessary for transfer of Energy to Form. Our willful engagement in the Greed-Deceit group of negative attributes at Shanks has given birth to this virus.
Life is going to be different post Corona. It is a message to the entire world that we must limit performance of our activity which is based on the Greed-Deceit group of negative attributes.
Disclaimer: This is the opinion of the writer. All are welcome to make further studies in this direction.
Brother, there are three evils most formidable of all: lust, anger and greed. The weapons of greed are desire and hypocrisy, of lust naught but woman; while anger’s weapon is harsh speech: so declare the great sages after deep thought. Woman is God's wonderful creation but to lust after her is not desirable.
Ansuya to Sita on Wifely Virtues from the Epic 'Ramayana' by Tulsi Das Ji. • The woman who deceives her husband and loves a paramour is cast for a hundred cycles into the worst hell known as Raurava. Who is as depraved as the woman who for the sake of a moment’s pleasure reckons not the torment that shall endure for a thousand million births?
Lord Mahadev - Uma discourse on Women's Duties from the Epic 'Mahabharata'. Uma concludes: 'Maheshwara, I do not desire Heaven itself if thou art not satisfied with me'.
A verse by verse commentary on Psalm 57 dealing with the time David fled from Saul into the cave. His life was in danger, but he trust in God to save him for His purpose and so he sings the praises of With joy even under his great stress.
A Collection of Mutawatir (Mass transmitted/most authentic) Hadith (Prophetic...Nazmussakib Nirjhor
A Collection of Mutawatir (Mass transmitted) Hadith (prophetic traditions)
Collection by Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Da‘wah and Guidance Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
http://web.archive.org/web/20061031015411/http://hadith.al-islam.com/bayan/Index.asp?Lang=ENG&Type=3
What is a Mutawatir Hadith and why this is distinct?
A Mutawatir (مُتَواتِر meaning "successive") Hadith is a report of such a large number of narrators (at different times) that their agreement upon an untruth is inconceivable thus being accepted as unquestionable in its veracity. A hadith is said to be mutawatir if it was reported by a significant, though unspecified, number of narrators at each level in the chain of narration, thus reaching the succeeding generation through multiple chains of narration leading back to its source.
This provides confirmation that the hadith is authentically attributed to its source at a level above reasonable doubt. This is due to its being beyond historical possibility that narrators could have conspired to forge a narration. In contrast, an ahaad hadith is a narration the chain of which has not reached a number sufficient to qualify as mutawatir.
There are only two types of texts in Islamic sharīʿah which are immutable (Qaati’) a) verses of Qura’n and b) Mutawatir Hadith. If someone denies a Mutawatir hadith he does Kufr.
Why this collection?
We have searched through the internet over and over again and unfortunately could not find a single collection of Mutawatir hadith in English. So we have compiled this from a website of Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Da‘wah and Guidance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This compilation is originally selected and compiled by the Ulaama council of this ministry and NOT by us. Our contribution is just copying from the website and accumulates into an unbroken book. We hope this will come handy in many research and necessary studies inshaAllah. May Allah (SWT) accept all of our efforts, Ameen.
This slide program gives explanation of Surah Al kauthar. it tells us how to prepare ourselves to be eligible to drink from Al-Kausar. Why we are suffering from Ghaflah. How to develop closer relation to Allah and our beloved Prophet (SAW) to be successful.
Ignorance is the spring of misery. Through ignorance one suffers afflictions and incurs great danger. Ignorance has its origin in covetousness. As covetousness grows, ignorance also grows. Ignorance exists there where covetousness exists.
Current COVID virus is a direct attack on the vital Link necessary for transfer of Energy to Form. Our willful engagement in the Greed-Deceit group of negative attributes at Shanks has given birth to this virus.
Life is going to be different post Corona. It is a message to the entire world that we must limit performance of our activity which is based on the Greed-Deceit group of negative attributes.
Disclaimer: This is the opinion of the writer. All are welcome to make further studies in this direction.
Brother, there are three evils most formidable of all: lust, anger and greed. The weapons of greed are desire and hypocrisy, of lust naught but woman; while anger’s weapon is harsh speech: so declare the great sages after deep thought. Woman is God's wonderful creation but to lust after her is not desirable.
Ansuya to Sita on Wifely Virtues from the Epic 'Ramayana' by Tulsi Das Ji. • The woman who deceives her husband and loves a paramour is cast for a hundred cycles into the worst hell known as Raurava. Who is as depraved as the woman who for the sake of a moment’s pleasure reckons not the torment that shall endure for a thousand million births?
Lord Mahadev - Uma discourse on Women's Duties from the Epic 'Mahabharata'. Uma concludes: 'Maheshwara, I do not desire Heaven itself if thou art not satisfied with me'.
No man even in anger, should do anything that is disagreeable to his wife, seeing that happiness, joy and virtue, - everything depends on the wife. A wonderful discourse from the Epic 'Mahabharata'.
Due to their natural disposition women cannot be regarded as offenders. It is the men who should be stained with guilt of any wrongdoing to women. A wonderful discourse from the Epic 'Mahabharata'.
Celibacy 4 - Right Company and Firm DecisionPardeep Sehgal
The sexual impulse has been there for countless lives, and you never know when it will rise again. Therefore, it is important to remain in the right company. If you go out of right company, because of the existing impulse, sexuality will start to sprout all over again.
What is nischaya (determined decision)? Nischaya means, no matter how powerful an army of worldly difficulties arises with attacks, you would not back off.
What is nischaya? It is to stop all other thoughts and come onto only one thought. If you make a firm decision, all the evidences will come together and make it happen. If your decision is not firm then the evidences will not come together and your goal will not be accomplished.
True understanding is one that produces results. All other understanding is unfruitful.
Mind, intellect, chit and ego should remain in brahmacharya. And if mind, intellect, chit and ego turn towards brahmacharya, then the external sexuality will shed off automatically.
The illusion of sex is such that it will sink all, even the one who thinks that he has no attachment to anything in the world. This illusion of sex has sunk great sages and masters from tremendous spiritual heights.
Celibacy 2 - Means of Attaining BrahamacharyaPardeep Sehgal
In sexuality, the more a person enjoys it, the more he has a burning desire for it. By not getting involved in the sexual act, one may become uneasy and unsettled for a month or two. But it is not possible for a person enjoying sex to get rid of the desire for it.
In case of excessive intake of ice cream the vomiting is the inhibitor and the act was from outside. But in case of sex the motivation for act is from within. Sex is in the mind and it derives its power from Ignorance (Illusion, Maya) whose charge does not diminish. Repeated indulgence in sex does not appease one’s hunger for its enjoyment.
The research of the scriptures done by people in our country, has led to the discovery that the path of brahmacharya is the best inhibitor to control the desire of sex pleasure.
Celibacy 1 - The Detailed Analysis of SexualityPardeep Sehgal
Brahmacharya means control of the Veerya. The vital force or Veerya is preserved only by one who is established in the practice of Brahmacharya. The vital fluid or semen is lost and wasted during sexual indulgence.
From food comes juice or chyle; from chyle comes blood and flesh; from flesh comes fat; from fat comes bones; from bones come marrow. Lastly, from marrow comes semen.
The Veerya comes out of the very marrow concealed in the bones. It is found in a subtle state in all the cells of the body. Mark here how precious the semen is! It is the last essence of food. It is the essence of essences.
In Yoga Shastra it is stated: "The falling of semen brings death; the preservation of it gives life." 'The nemesis of reproduction is death. The sexual act is essentially katabolic (or a movement towards death) in the male, and in parturition of the offspring it is katabolic for the female.'
"The future is for the nations who are chaste". Tom Mann
Listen! Rama, I am now telling you the secret of accomplishment. Of all the requisites for wisdom, Divine Grace is the most important. He who has entirely surrendered himself to the Goddess (Pure Consciousness by devotion through a true Guru) is sure to gain wisdom readily. Rama! This is the best of all the methods.
This method does not require other aids to reinforce its efficiency, as other methods do for accomplishing the end. This is hard for those whose minds are directed outward; and it is easy, sure and quick for devotees engrossed in the Goddess of the Self to the exclusion of all else.
My concrete form is the eternal couple - the Supreme Lord and Energy - always in undivided union and abiding as the eternal consciousness pervading the three phenomenal states of waking, dream and sleep, and reclining on the cot whose four legs are Brahma (the Creator), Vishnu (the Protector), Siva (the Destroyer) and Isvara (Disappearance) and whose surface is Sadasiva (Grace) which is contained in the mansion known as 'fulfilment of purpose' enclosed by the garden of 'Kadamba' trees in the jewel island situated in the wide ocean of nectar surrounding the cosmos and extending beyond.
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Brahma, Vishnu, Siva, Isvara, Sadasiva, Ganesa, Skanda, the gods of the eight quarters, their energies, other gods, celestials, serpents and other superhuman beings are all manifestations of myself. However, people do not know ME because their intellect is shrouded in ignorance.
I grant boons to those who worship ME. There is no one besides ME worthy of worship or capable of fulfilling all desires.
ADS6 - Different States of the Wise (Jnanis)Pardeep Sehgal
What kind of effort can avail to disclose the eternally self-resplendent consciousness?
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• Being coated with a thick crust of infinite vasanas (dispositions), it is not easily perceived.
• The incrustation must first be soaked in the running stream of mind control and carefully scraped off with the sharp chisel of investigation.
• Then one must turn the closed urn of crystal quartz - namely, the mind cleaned in the aforesaid manner - on the grinding wheel of alertness and finally open the lid with the lever of discrimination.
• Lo! The gem enclosed within is now reached and that is all!
Intellects are the cumulative effects of the predispositions acquired by karma. Effort is necessary so long as the predispositions continue to sway the intellect
Diversity is visible only in space, and this space is in the Self, which in turn projects it at the moment when differentiation starts although it is not then clear. Rama! Look within.
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• What you perceive as space within is the expanse wherein all creatures exist, and it forms their ‘Self’ or consciousness.
• What they look upon as space is your ‘Self’.
• Thus, the ‘Self’ in one is space in another, and vice versa.
• The same thing cannot differ in its nature.
• Therefore there is no difference between space and ‘Self’ - which is full and perfect Bliss-Consciousness.
The strongest fetter is the certainty that one is bound. It is as false as the fearful hallucinations of a frightened child. Even the best of men cannot find release by any amount of efforts unless his sense of bondage is destroyed.
An aspirant for wisdom first turns away from the pleasures of life and absorbs himself in the search for knowledge, which he learns from a master. This is hearsay knowledge.
In order to experience it, he ponders over it and clears his doubts. Then he applies the knowledge to himself and tries to feel his immortal being transcending the body, mind, etc., he succeeds in feeling his Self within.
Later he remembers the teaching imparted by his Guru that the Self being unqualified, cannot be differentiated from God and experiences his unity with the Universal Self. This is in short the course of wisdom and liberation.
If you infer its eternal light, then closely investigate whether the light is of itself or not. Everybody fails in this investigation however learned and proficient he may be, because his mind is not bent inward but restlessly moves outward.
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• As long as thoughts crop up, so long has the turning inward of the mind not been accomplished.
• As long as the mind is not inward, so long the Self cannot be realised.
• Turning inward means absence of desire.
• How can the mind be fixed within if desires are not given up?
Therefore become dispassionate and inhere as the Self. Such inherence is spontaneous (no effort is needed to inhere as the Self). It is realised after thoughts are eliminated and investigation ceases.
ADS2 - Cosmic Intelligence and Reality of the UniversePardeep Sehgal
All that is seen has an origin and there must therefore be an antecedent cause for it.
If a thing can appear without a cause there is no relation between cause and effect, and there can be no harmony in the world. A potter's work may lead to a weaver's products, and vice versa, which is absurd. Each occurrence must have a cause for it; that is the rule.
The universe must have a Creator, and He must be an intelligent principle, but He cannot be of any known type because of the vastness of the creation. His power is past understanding and is dealt with in the Scriptures, whose authority is incontrovertible.
This whole universe consisting of the mobile and the immobile, arises from, abides in, and resolves into Him. This is the final and well-known conclusion of the Scriptures; and the Scriptures never err. The guide by which one can apprehend the metaphysical and transcendental matters is Scripture alone.
ADS1 - The Story of Hemalekha and HemachudaPardeep Sehgal
Investigation is the root-cause of all, and it is the first step to the supreme reward of indescribable bliss. How can anyone gain security without proper investigation? A deliberating man always shines over others. Brahma is great because of deliberation; Vishnu is worshipped because of it.
Association with the Wise Must Precede "Vichara" – Deliberation – Self-Enquiry. A man undoubtedly reaps the fruits of his company. I shall relate to you a story to illustrate this:
"There was once a king of Dasarna by name Muktachuda. He had two sons: Hemachuda and Manichuda. They were comely, well-behaved and well-learned. At one time they led a hunting party, consisting of a great retinue of men and warriors, into a deep forest which was infested with tigers, lions and other wild animals…
Fie on human beings who appraise the foulest part of the body as the most delightful. If one should see beauty in that body-part which is wet with impure excretions, where will not man see beauty? Tell me!
Discover various methods for clearing negative entities from your space and spirit, including energy clearing techniques, spiritual rituals, and professional assistance. Gain practical knowledge on how to implement these techniques to restore peace and harmony. For more information visit here: https://www.reikihealingdistance.com/negative-entity-removal/
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
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Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
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2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
https://youtu.be/nV4kGHFsEHw
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
1. The Saint is a Mirror
(Rumi, Mathnawi IV: Verses 2102 – 2153)
Story of Báyazíd's — may God sanctify his spirit — saying, “Glory to me! How grand
is my rank!” and the objection raised by his disciples, and how he gave them an
answer to this, not by the way of speech but by the way of vision (immediate
experience).
My rank: A famous and very controversial, ecstatic saying attributed to the famous Sufi
master, Abu Yazid al-Bistami, who died in 875. It was considered blasphemous, but
defended by the Sufis as something said in an uncontrollable state of spiritual ecstasy,
spoken by God through him -- not said by him, since God had annihilated his selfhood
during that moment.
2102 Bayazid, the great dervish, came to (his) disciples (and) said, "Look! I am God!"
[Bayazid: Another form of the name of Abu Yazid—Bayazid al-Bistami.]
[Dervish: literally, "faqeer," which is a Sufi technical term meaning someone on
the path of "spiritual poverty" (faqir). Qur'an 35: 15, "O man, you are poor
(fuqarâ) in relation to God, and God is the Rich, the Praiseworthy". These terms
were later translated into Persian as "a poor one" (darwesh) and "poverty"
(darwêshî).]
2103 That master of the (mystical) branches of knowledge spoke like a drunkard,
(saying), "There is no divinity except me, so worship me!"
[So worship me: Qur'an 21: 25, "There is no God save Me, so worship Me!" When
Bayazid said, ‘Glory be to me’ he was only quoting and reciting God's
description of Himself."]
2104 When that ecstatic state was over with, they said to him at dawn, "You spoke
such (words) as these, and it isn't right!"
2105 (Bayazid) said, "This time, if I am involved (in such talk), strike at me (with
your) knives at that (very) moment.
2106 "(For) God (is) pure and free from (having) a body, but I have a body. (So) if I
speak like this (again), (then) killing me is necessary."
2107 When that (spiritually) freed man made the command, each disciple equipped
(himself with) a knife.
2108 (Bayazid) became (spiritually) drunk (once) again from that full (wine) jug,
(and) those commands of his went (far) from (his) mind.
2. [(Wine) jug: refers to "spiritual wine," which produces spiritual "drunkenness" or
spiritual/mystical states of consciousness, including ecstasy.]
2109 A dessert arrived (and) his intellect became a wandering outcast. The dawn
arrived (and) his candle became (overwhelmed) and helpless.
2110 The intellect is like a governmental official: when the (mighty) king arrives,
the helpless official crawls into a corner.
2111 The intellect is (like) the shadow of God, (and) God (like) the sun. What power
does the shadow have to bear (the Light of) the Sun of Him?
2112 If a genie becomes predominant over a man, human qualities become missing
from the man.
[Genie: literally, "fairy" (parî), a class of invisible creatures, which are parallel in
some way to humanity, but are usually invisible. In Arabic, someone "possessed
by a jinn" is called "majnûn"-- meaning "crazy" or speaking strange words which
the possessing jinn is saying. The "analogy drawn here between an ecstatic saint
and a man or woman possessed by a Jinni...."]
2113 Whatever he says, the genie is speaking (the words). Someone from this side is
speaking by means of someone from that (other) side.
[That (other) side: means the invisible side of existence, where genies and
supernatural beings live.]
2114 If a genie has this (much) influence and control, how (much greater) is the
Creator of that genie!
2115 His "he-ness" has left (and) he has himself become the genie. The Turk became
an Arabic-speaker without (being taught by) Divine inspiration.
[An Arabic-speaker: "This is in context to the story of a miraculous
transformation of an illiterate Kurd, who said a prayer which was granted, so
that the next morning he was able to discourse eloquently on the Qur'an in
Arabic, saying, "In the evening I was a Kurd, and in the morning I was an Arab"--
quoted in Mathnawi, Preface to Book I.]
2116 (Then), when he returns to himself, he doesn't know a single word (of Arabic).
If a genie has this (kind of) nature and quality,
3. 2117 Then the Lord of a genie and a man can never have any less (power) than a
genie!
2118 If a drunkard drinks the blood of a male lion, you'd say, "He didn't act, (but)
the wine did (it)."
2119 And if he perfects (his) speech by (using) the finest gold, you'd say, "The wine
has said those (eloquent) words."
2120 (Since) a (quantity of) wine has this disturbance and agitation, does the Light
of God not have that excellence and power?—
2121 (So) that it may make you completely empty of "you," (so that) you may
become lowly and He may exalt the words (spoken by your mouth)!
2122 Even though the Qur'an is (spoken) from the lips of the Prophet, whoever says
that God did not speak it, he is a denier.
[A denier (kâfir): “means someone who rejects, denies, and disbelieves that God
is able to send Revelation to mankind in human language through His chosen
prophets (such as Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad).”]
2123 When the phoenix bird of no-selfness flew (aloft), Bayazid began (to speak)
those (kind of) words (again).
[The phoenix-bird (homây): a miraculous bird, which flies constantly, never
needing to touch the ground.]
2124 The flash flood of (mystical) bewilderment seized (his) intellect, (so that) he
spoke more forcefully than he had in the beginning.
2125 (He said), "There is nothing in my robe except God, (so) how much (longer)
will you search on the earth and upon the heavens?"
2126 The disciples became completely crazed (and) were thrusting (their) knives
into his holy body.
2127 Each one was tirelessly stabbing his spiritual master, like the heretics of
Gerdakuh.
[The heretics of Gerdakuh: refers to the "extreme Shi'ite" Ismaili sect, who were
at one time called the "Assassins." According to legends about them, they were
so brainwashed by drugs and extremist religious doctrine that they were
convinced of going immediately to Paradise if they carried out terrorist acts
4. ordered by their spiritual chief. They were said to prefer to die after assassinating
their assigned object (usually a high ranking government official), and that they
viewed it as a disgrace to return alive.]
2128 Anyone who (tried to) puncture the Master with a knife was, in the opposite
manner, tearing open his own body.
2129 (There) was not a single mark on the body of that master of (mystical) sciences,
yet those disciples (were) wounded and drowned in a whirlpool of blood.
2130 Any who brought a blow toward the (Master's) throat saw his own throat cut
and died groaning.
2131 And the one who struck a blow into the (Master's) chest, his own chest was
split open and he became forever dead.
2132 But the one who was aware of that master of intimacy, (and his) heart did not
give him (permission) to strike a heavy blow,
2133 (His) half-knowledge bound his hand (and) he won (back his) life, except that
he wounded himself.
2134 It became daylight and (the number of) those disciples were decreased. (Many)
wails (of grief) arose from their homes.
2135 Thousands of men and women came before him, saying, "O you, within whose
robe this world and the next are wrapped!
[This world and the next: literally, "the two worlds," means this life and the
Hereafter.]
2136 "If this body of yours were the body of a human, it would have been lost (to
you) because of the daggers, like an (ordinary) human body."
[The body of a human: the body is as a garment to the spirit, and that this
(bodily) hand is the sleeve of the spirit's hand, and that this (bodily) foot is the
shoe of the spirit's foot."]
2137 Someone with a self fought against someone without a self, (but) the one with
a self thrust a thorn into his own eye.
2138 O you (who) strike against the selfless ones with (your) sword, be aware! (For)
you will strike that (blow) against your own body.
5. 2139 Because the selfless one is annihilated (and) he is safe; he is in (a state of)
permanent safety.
[Annihilated: Means passed away from self and thus continually preoccupied in
God. This is a technical Sufi term related to the better known word "fanâ."]
[Safety: means safe from returning again to the state of forgetfulness of God and
egoistic "self-worship."]
2140 (For) his form (has) vanished and he has became a mirror. In that place, (there
is) nothing besides the image of another face.
[A mirror: "The Perfect Man is the mirror of Truth, in which the real forms of all
things are reflected, good as good and evil as evil."]
2141 If you spit (at it), you do (that) toward your own face, and if you beat against
the mirror, you beat against yourself.
[Spit (at it): "i.e. 'if you hate the saints, it is only because they bring before you
the image of your hateful self'."]
2142 And if you see an ugly face (there), you are also that. And if you see (the image
of) Jesus or Mary, you are (that).
[“States of rapture and ecstasy are precarious and must be jealously guarded
from the vulgar."
Jesus or Mary: means, "If you are a man of purity, you will see the image of a
face similar to that of Jesus; if you are a woman of purity, a face similar to that of
Mary, the mother of Jesus."]
2143 (The spiritual master) is not this or that; he is simple. He has put your own
image in front of you.
2144 When (this) speech reached this place, it shut (its) lips. (And) when the pen
reached this place, it shattered against itself.
[It shattered against itself: Mathnawi I: 110-14, “The lover's ailment is separate
from all other ailments: love is the astrolabe of the mysteries of God. Whether
love be from this (earthly) side or from that (heavenly) side, in the end it leads us
yonder. Whatsoever I say in exposition and explanation of Love, when I come to
Love (itself) I am ashamed of that (explanation). Although the commentary of the
6. tongue makes (all) clear, yet tongue-less love is clearer. Whilst the pen was
making haste in writing, it split upon itself as soon as it came to Love.”]
2145 Close (your) lips. Even though eloquence has given (you) help, don't breathe (a
word). And God is the best knower of the right path.
2146 You are on the edge of the roof, O you (who are) continually drunk! Either sit
down or come below. And (may) the peace (of God be upon you)!
[The edge of the roof: "In this passage Rumi, speaking as a murshid (a spiritual
guide), warns all concerned that states of rapture and ecstasy are precarious and
must be jealously guarded from the vulgar."
O you (who are) continually drunk: "O you who are drunken with the wine (of
spiritual love)..."]
Or come below: "The 'intoxicated' mystic who has not yet reached perfection
stands in great peril: either let him subside into absolute quiet and passivity or
else return to self-consciousness and sober reason, lest he offend and alienate his
beloved by disclosing the mystery of 'union'."]
2147 Any time that you become joyful, know (that) that moment of (spiritual)
happiness (is like being on) the edge of the roof.
[You become joyful: "Every moment when you enjoy (union with the
Beloved)..."]
2148 Be on guard at the moment of joy; hide it like a treasure (and) don't reveal (it),
So that misfortune may not reach (your state) of loving intimacy.
2149 (So) go very timidly into that hidden place of (possible) ambush.
2150 The soul's dread of the disappearance (of happiness) during the time of joy is
the (sign of) moving away from the invisible edge of the roof.
2151 If you don't see the secret edge of the roof, (your) spirit sees (it) since it is
shaking (with fear).
2152 Every sudden punishment which has occurred has been on the edge of the
turret of joy.
[The turret of joy: an idiom meaning the height of happiness. A turret is a niched
defensive tower upon a wall. The meaning here is that an unexpected fall into
misfortune often happens after a peak experience of happiness, because of
7. having a wrong attitude. "Possession of spiritual joy depends on the dread of
losing it through any act of irreverence or disobedience. Fear of God ensures
felicity both in this world and hereafter. The peoples of Noah and Lot were
destroyed at the moment when they spurned the Divine gift that was in their
grasp."]
2153 There is no falling (down) except (from) the edge of the roof. (Be) warned by
(what happened to) the people of Noah and the people of Lot.