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My God and my Lord:

Eyes are at rest, the stars are setting. Hushed are the movements of birds in their nests, of monsters in the sea; and You are the Just Who knows no change; the Equity that does not swerve, the everlasting that never passes away. The doors of kings are locked now and guarded by their henchmen, but your door is open to all who call upon You. My Lord, each lover is now alone with his beloved. And I am alone with Thee.

--- Huston Smith ---

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

writings from Divan-i Kabir of Rumi


Beautiful works and beauties those we see in the world take the souls of sensible people to their creators. It is as if Allah (God -Elohim) makes their works bearers and burdens them the souls and hearts, and drags them towards Himself. ***


Though love seems to be born from me outwardly, do not believe in it. The truth is; love was not born from me; on the contrary, I was born from it. ***


I am his pigeon. Even if he sends me away, where can I fly except for around the roof of his house? ***


The front and back of humanity road became wet with blood. Watch out do not slip. The number of people who steal human beings is more than the ones those steal gold.**


Find yourself but be careful! Do not let yourself be stolen! But what can you do? An openeyed and talented thief lies in The Way of Truth, and waits for you. ***


Smile with the light of world and become the wedding ceremony of universe! Get rid of its pain and lament, and attain safety! For,patience is the key of troubles. ***


Shine out your light to everyone and everything without hesitation as the sun. ***


Our death is an eternal wedding ceremony. ***


God, take me from myself and let me transcend myself! Since, there is freedom for me then there is salvation! I am servant of those who got rid of existence and transcend their egos. ***


One day there will not be any time. Strive, try, pray, fulfill humane tasks, and get rid of the condition of times. ***


All of those who come from the non-existence to the realm of existence do not know why they exist and why they were created. It is as if they became drunk because of the existence and forgot where they came from. ***


You cannot see but you have many hidden enemies. You resorted to tricks to get rid of them but it was in vain. They have beaten you. ***


Speak less and close your lips; have the behavior of speaking without lips! For, when the world passes away, neither teeth nor lips and tongue exist! ***