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    Zabur-i-Ajam (Persian Psalms) is a philosophical poetry book, written in Persian, of Allama Iqbal, the great poet-philosopher of the Indian subcontinent. It was published in 1927. Zabur-i Ajam includes the Mathnavi Gulshan-i Raz-i Jadid and Bandagi Nama. There are four sections. The first two are sequences of ghazals in the classical form and the other two are single long poems. Iqbal forcefully expresses his inner convictions and urges the reader to advance himself to achieve progress and prosperity by discovering and strengthening the self. The first of the two longer poems is the Gulshan-i Raz-i Jadid (New Garden of Mysteries). It alludes to the Gulshan-i Raz, the treatise on Sufism written in Persian verse by Sa'd ad-Din Mahmud Shabistari. Here Iqbal poses and answers nine questions on philosophical problems such as the nature of discursive thought, of the self, and of the relation between the eternal and the temporal. The subject of the second poem, the Bandagi Nama (Book of Slavery) is the loss of freedom, particularly spiritual freedom, of an individual or society, and its consequent evils. It is divided into several sections and touches on the music and other arts of enslaved people, their religious tenets and the art of reconstructing free men. In Zabur-i Ajam, Iqbal's Persian ghazal is at its best as his Urdu ghazal is in Bal-i Jibril. Here as in other books, Iqbal insists on remembering the past, doing well in the present and preparing for the future. His lesson is that one should be dynamic, full of zest for action and full of love and life. Implicitly, he proves that there is no form of poetry which can equal the ghazal in vigour and liveliness.

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    Zabur-i-Ajam (Persian Psalms) is a philosophical poetry book, written in Persian, of Allama Iqbal, the great poet-philosopher of the Indian subcontinent. It was published in 1927. Zabur-i Ajam includes the Mathnavi Gulshan-i Raz-i Jadid and Bandagi Nama. There are four sections. The first two are sequences of ghazals in the classical form and the other two are single long poems. Iqbal forcefully expresses his inner convictions and urges the reader to advance himself to achieve progress and prosperity by discovering and strengthening the self. The first of the two longer poems is the Gulshan-i Raz-i Jadid (New Garden of Mysteries). It alludes to the Gulshan-i Raz, the treatise on Sufism written in Persian verse by Sa'd ad-Din Mahmud Shabistari. Here Iqbal poses and answers nine questions on philosophical problems such as the nature of discursive thought, of the self, and of the relation between the eternal and the temporal. The subject of the second poem, the Bandagi Nama (Book of Slavery) is the loss of freedom, particularly spiritual freedom, of an individual or society, and its consequent evils. It is divided into several sections and touches on the music and other arts of enslaved people, their religious tenets and the art of reconstructing free men. In Zabur-i Ajam, Iqbal's Persian ghazal is at its best as his Urdu ghazal is in Bal-i Jibril. Here as in other books, Iqbal insists on remembering the past, doing well in the present and preparing for the future. His lesson is that one should be dynamic, full of zest for action and full of love and life. Implicitly, he proves that there is no form of poetry which can equal the ghazal in vigour and liveliness.

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    Zabur-i-Ajam (Persian Psalms) is a philosophical poetry book, written in Persian, of Allama Iqbal, the great poet-philosopher of the Indian subcontinent. It was published in 1927. Zabur-i Ajam includes the Mathnavi Gulshan-i Raz-i Jadid and Bandagi Nama. There are four sections. The first two are sequences of ghazals in the classical form and the other two are single long poems. Iqbal forcefully expresses his inner convictions and urges the reader to advance himself to achieve progress and prosperity by discovering and strengthening the self. The first of the two longer poems is the Gulshan-i Raz-i Jadid (New Garden of Mysteries). It alludes to the Gulshan-i Raz, the treatise on Sufism written in Persian verse by Sa'd ad-Din Mahmud Shabistari. Here Iqbal poses and answers nine questions on philosophical problems such as the nature of discursive thought, of the self, and of the relation between the eternal and the temporal. The subject of the second poem, the Bandagi Nama (Book of Slavery) is the loss of freedom, particularly spiritual freedom, of an individual or society, and its consequent evils. It is divided into several sections and touches on the music and other arts of enslaved people, their religious tenets and the art of reconstructing free men. In Zabur-i Ajam, Iqbal's Persian ghazal is at its best as his Urdu ghazal is in Bal-i Jibril. Here as in other books, Iqbal insists on remembering the past, doing well in the present and preparing for the future. His lesson is that one should be dynamic, full of zest for action and full of love and life. Implicitly, he proves that there is no form of poetry which can equal the ghazal in vigour and liveliness.

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    PERSIANPSALMS

    TOTHEREADER
    Astraw,attimes,becomesthescreenofmy eye; Andwithonelook,attimes,Ihaveseenboth theworlds. TheValleyofLoveisalongwayaway,and yet,attimes, Thejourneyofahundredyearsiscoveredin asigh. Persistinyoursearch,anddonotletgoofthe hemofhope Thereisatreasurethat,attimes,youwillfind bytheway. [TranslatedbyMustansirMir] Therapturepulsingthroughthewine, Itneverpleasedme,toreceive Anothersbreath,thatImightlive: Givemeabreathaslightasmorn, Asighthatinthehomewasborn. Iamatorrent:donotset Medribblinginarivulet, Butgivemywatersspacetospill Oervalleybroadandspreadinghill. Isitthywilltofashionme Arivaltotheboundlesssea, Amidthetumultofthemain Grantmethepearlsreposetogain. ThouhadstthefalconthatIam Followtheleopardforhisgame: Givemehighwill,asharperclaw, Towinmyvictimtomymaw. ThesmallfowloftheSanctuary Imarkedmypreciouspreytobe: Grantmeanarrowthat,unsped, Unerringflies,andstrikesthemdead. Illuminatemylifelessclay WithanthemsDavidusedtoplay; Letallmyatomsswiftlyspring Upborneuponanemberswing. 1 TumultuousLovewhereeritrove UntoThystreetisbrought; WhatboastethhewhofindethThee Thatforhimselfhesought? [TranslatedbyA.J.Arberry] 2 Theardentlonginginourhearts Wheredoesitcomefrom?

    PERSIANPSALMS
    PARTONE
    Passingoveroutdoormatters, Ihavespokenofinsidematters; WithwhatboldabandonIhavesaid things Thathadbeenleftunsaid! [TranslatedbyMustansirMir] INVOCATION Ipraythee,Lord,tomeimpart Withinmybreastaconsciousheart: Givemethevisiontodivine

    Oursisthetumbler,butthewinewithin Wheredoesitcomefrom? Iknowthatthisworldismeredust, Andthatwe,too,areahandfulofdust. Butthispainofquestthatrunsthroughour being Wheredoesitcomefrom? OurglancesreachthenecklineoftheGalaxy; Thisobsessionofours,thistumultand clamor Wheredoesitcomefrom? [TranslatedbyMustansirMir] 3 Obringmebackthesinging, Theairsoflongago; Bringbackthesweet,sadmusic Tosetcoldheartsaglow. Toohushedismosqueandtemple, Toosilentchurchandshrine; Stirupathousandtumults WiththatdarkglanceofThine. Fillmethefierygoblet Thatmademydusttoflame: Youththirstsanew,desirous, Andyouthshallquaffthesame. Thepipethatsetsadancing Theheartwithinthebreast, Thewinethatmovesthespirit Andmeltsandsouloppressed SoftamidPersiasrushes Thebreezeofmorningsings: Bringmethesparkthattrickles Fromthosemelodiousstrings. 4 Thouwhodidstmakemoreardent Mysighingandmytears, Oletmyanthemquicken Dustofathousandyears. WhatwiltThouofmyheart,then, Whowiththewineoflife Excitestinthegoblet Thispassionandthisstrife?

    PersianPsalms229 Andwhenmybreathcaressing Shallsoftly,sweetlyblow, Thewitheredheartwillblossom, Thetulipnewlyglow. Myfantasyissoaring Beyondthestarsandsun; WhylurkestThouinhiding, Whenhuntingstobedone? OMaster,guardthehonour Ofhimwhobegsofthee; Hellletnowineofothers Withinhisgobletbe. [TranslatedbyA.J.Arberry] 5 FrommyhandfulofdustYoudrawouta hundredlaments; YouarenearerthanthesoulforallYourshy reserve. Hidinginthegentlebreeze,thieflikeYou enterthegarden; Youmixwiththeflowersperfume,andblend withthebud. TheWestisindifferenttoYou,theEastisall legends; Itistimeyouetchedanewdesigninthe world. Hewhoisheadywiththeambitionofworld conquest SoothehiscrazewiththelancetofGenghis. Anunreinedbondsman,Imightslipaway again SupposeYouhungthesecurlytressesaround myneck! LamentisallIknow,buttheysayIama singerofghazal; WhatisthisdewlikethingYouarepouring onmyheart? [TranslatedbyMustansirMir] 6 Thoughdust,anddarkasdust,amI, Ihavealittleheart,whereby Withvisionopenasastar

    230CollectedPoeticalWorksofIqbal Igazeonbeautyfromafar. PrayingThyfingersmaycaress, Unutteredismyheartsdistress; AndThousupposestthatmaybe Mylyrehaslostitsminstrelsy. DoThousoquickenmydesire That,withamelodyoffire, Imaytheearthyheartmakebright, Andwhollymelttheheartoflight. Theburningfeverofmybreed Issymptomofmysogreatneed; Thou,whoartGod,andlackestnaught, Knowstnottheanguishinmewrought, Ineversoughttomakethisplain Orkeepithidfromanyman; Mysecrethasitselfdisplayed, Andsomymelodywasmade. 7 Withasongofagony, Withasweet,softmelody, Toadyingworldathirst Lo:lifesflagonIhaveburst. Inthewayasbeggarsare Thouhastsetthatworldajar Eretheambitiontoattain Everspranginmortalbrain. TwasThysurmahshadedeye Heartandsoulwereravishedby; O,thearcheryofit, Withoneshafttwomarkstohit! Whataspringtimeofdelight Greetsmyunderservingsight! Hearmeinthemeadowsing, Likeanewthrushcaroling. Notsostrange,ifmonarchs,twain Inonekingdomcannotreign, Asthatboththeworldsareless Thanonedervishtopossess. 8 Onfaithandinfidelity OscatterwideThyClemency; Atlasttheveilofdarknessraise FromthefullsplendourofThyFace. Playonceagaintheancientsong, Andswiftlypassthewinealong; LettheflamefeverofThycup Irradiateusaswesup. Why,withThyringletsforasnare, ForthtothegardendostThoufare, WhenonThyroofabirdtherebe, MoreworthyofThyvenery? ExpectantwaitstheIraqisand, AthirstisHijazdesertland; ToSyriaandKufagive Husainsspilledblood,thattheymaylive. Lovespurneththeattendantguide, Aloneuponthewayhellride, Noryieldtoanymanscontrol Thereiningofhisstubbornsoul. ToconventfoolishlyIwent, Uponthatthresholdtolament, UntilIfoundmyroadtobe DirectuntoGodssanctuary. Beholdthislonebirdonthewing, FirstofthecaravanofSpring, Whoinhissolitarycage Carolsthemessageofhisage! 9 Aflameisinmyminstrelsy, Afearlessness,atragedy; Asparkissmoulderinginmycorn, Andsprightlyblowsthebreathofmorn. Lovekeepsnostate,nomannergrand. AndyetanaxeisinLoveshand Wherewiththemountainsheartishued AllinnocentofParvizblood. Itprickedmyheart,thissubtlety Anoratoroncetoldtome: Thelovedonesglancehathmoretoteach Thanallthewizardryofspeech. Cometomypillowonceagain; Sitforonemoment;forthepain Ofseparationwracksmysoul, Mycupoflonelinessisfull.

    AwhileintothemeadIcame, Nakedmyanguishedspiritsflame; Thebreezeofmorningfiercerblew, Myheartwassprinkledoerwithdew. Thesecretsignwilloverset Theloversshrineentire;andyet ItisthefearlessglanceIneed Thatmakesthelovershearttobleed. Waterstheseatofboth,andclay; Whatisthemysterythen,Ipray, Theminddothliketheclayrightwell, Buttheretheheartislothtodwell? Behold,andsee!inIndsdomain Thoushaltnotfindthelikeagain, That,thoughaBrahmanssonIbe, TabrizandRumstandwidetome. [TranslatedbyA.J.Arberry] 10 TheeyesandheartthatIhavetakesuch delightinview WhatismyfaultifIshouldcarveidolsoutof roughstone? ForallYourmanifestgloryYouareveiled Youcannotsufferlooks! Tellme,mymoon,whatismyrecourseother thanlament? WhatharmwouldcomeifYoustrolledbythe lodgingsofacaravan, Whoseonlyunworthypossessionisalittle, brokenheart? Isangoutaghazal,hopingthatexpression wouldbringrelief Theflamedoesnotdiedownwithonespark breakingoff. ThelivinmgheartYougavemeisillatease withveils Givemeaneyethatwillseethefireinthe rock. Everypieceofmyheartsharesinthejoyit gives HowdidYouvestYoursorrowinaheartofa thousandpieces?

    PersianPsalms231 Highwavesneverwreckedanyonesboatin thesea; Thedangerthatloveseesliesinthesafetyof theshore. WithastatelydisregardIpassedbythelords oftheworld Likeafullmoonpassingbythestars. [TranslatedbyMustansirMir] 11 Thoughthefalconofthebrain Yearnethonthewingtobe, Archersinthisdesertplain Waituponhimsecretly! Yetthetiedandtwistedcord Lackethnotforremedy: Singingcanthecureafford Ofthishardperplexity. Ifthepowerofspeechbethere, Yetisknowledgenotpossessed; Haplessservant,whodothbear Suchasecretinhisbreast! Thoughahundredvariedways Theyshouldburnandravageme, Thereiscomfortinmyblaze Andagladfelicity. Dust,anddeadasdust,arewe, Yetaheartwemerited: Lo!thelivingdeity Heartengenderedinthedead. Inmybreastthereisaflame Settethallthehouseaglow, Yetitistheverysame Thatthehousedothoverthrow. Platosmindtheworlddescribed, YetIwillnottrustinit, Foraheartisinmyside Boldtoviewtheinfinite. 12 Whatistheworld?Thetempleofmythought, Theseenprojectionofmywakefuleye; Itsfarhorizons,instanttoespy, Acirclebymyspinningcompasswrought.

    232CollectedPoeticalWorksofIqbal AsIbehold,ornot,isaught,ornaught; Time,space,withinmymindaudaciouslie, Movement,repose,aremyheartswizardry Wherebyaresecretsknown,andmysteries taught. Thatotherworld,wherereapedisallour sown, Itslightandfireareofmyrosarymade; Iamfatesinstrument,whoseantiphon Respondstoeverystringthoughteverplayed, WhereisThysign?InTheemylifeisstayed; WhereisThyworld?Thesetwainaremine alone. 13 Itistheseasonofthespring Andnightingalesarecarolling; Osmileonme,andchantasong, Andfreelypassthewinealong. BeholdthetearsthatIhaveshed, ThenonThybeautyturnThyhead; Osetmyheartofreedsafire Withtheswiftlightningofdesire. Andbidthebreezeofspring,Ipray, Untomyfancytakeitsway Andpaintthevalleyandtheplain Withbeauteousimagesagain. Flowerinthemeadthatblossometh, Receivenewfreshnessfrommybreath; AmidThybower,sinceIwasborn, Ilivedbesidetheroseandthorn. Onmyheartstouchstonethenassay Thisworldofwaterandofclay; Myheartshallproveamirrorbright ReflectingallThyshadeandlight. ThoustnevergambledwithThyheart, Noroftheworldhadanypart; WheninThypresenceIwouldbe, WhatdayofreckoningIsee! Theagedringdovcintheglade Hearkenedtomylament,andsaid, Nosongbirdevercarolledhere Sosweetanairofyesterday. 14 Fromlifeandbeingstwistedskein Letmebefree; Inresignationistogain Trueliberty. Lovequivered,andwithinthisfield Ofbarrenspring Sprinkledathousandseeds,toyield Myharvesting. IndeedIknownotwhatHisglance Viewedinmyclay Uponthestoneoftimeandchance Metoassay. WithstubbleandwithstrawHecame Aworldtofound, Thengavetomeaheartofflame Toprovemesound. Otakethegobletfrommyhand, Forhopeispast; Thesakiplayedatglances,and Myheartwaslost. 15 Rise!anduponthethirstyland Sprinklelifeswinewithlavishhand; Kindleanewthespiritsfire, Andbidtheflameinusexpire. Thetavernwineisdrainedandgone, Thedrinkersfindoblivion; Theschoolreechoestotheshout, Andeverylamphasflickeredout. Reasonsaknotresolvingslave, Faithmidconventionslaidtograve, Forinthebreasttherebeatsaheart, Theunseentargetoflovesdart, Bothareinquestofoneabode Andbothwouldleadupontheroad: Reasontrieseverystratagem, Butlovepullsgentlybythehem. Lovetothedustruinhurled Thetabernacleoftheworld, Andstretcheshighhisfingers,even Untothecanopyofheaven.

    16 ThinkestThouthattothethreshold Ihavemadethispilgrimage? Withthemasterofthehousehold Ihavebusinesstoengage. OdenymenotThypresence, Forawan,palesparkamI Thattowinamomentslustre Ineternalfeverlie. NevermorewillIlookbackward OntheroadthatIhavetraced; Tistogainthefartomorrow That,likeTime,Iforwardhaste. Lo,lovesoceanismyvessel, Andlovesoceanismystrand; FornoothershipIhanker, Nordesireanotherland. Scatternowaspark,butgently, Suchasparkaswillnotburn; Iamnewlyfledgedtoneeding, TothenestIwouldreturn. Inthefar,fondhopethat,haply, Thouwilthuntformeoneday, Fromthespinningnooseofprinces LikeafawnIleaptaway. AndifThouwiltbesogracious, Iwillgivethesefriendsofmine Abrightglassortwodelightful Ofmynightconsolingwine. 17 Withaglanceatuswhositbytheway Hegoesridingby: Conceive,ifThoucanst,mysoulsdismay SoredistraughtamI. WhathaveItotellofthelovelyfair Untoanyone? Withagazeasswiftasasparkintheair Heispastandgone. Tothefriendsabodeitishardtotread Andtheroadisfar; Butloverideshigh,andisquicklysped Onthebackofastar.

    PersianPsalms233 Whatcausetodespair,thoughthecirclingsky Bewrappedinaveil? Itwillpiercearock,theaudaciouseye, Anditcannotfail. Oursprinkleddewisanoceanwide, Andtheskyitsshore; Letalonewavebreak,anditsswellingtide Shallyethighersoar. WhenThoushaltstandwithHimfacetoface, Donotliftthineeyes; Forsightisvaininthatholyplace, Andthevisiondies. HowshouldIweep,thoughsorrowsears? Formybrokenheart Isborneonthefloodofmybittertears, Andwi1lsoondepart. 18 Betteristherobberstrain Thantheheavenpacingbrain, Betteronedistressofheart ThanallPlatoslearnedart. YesterdaytheMagianboy Toldmeoflovessecretjoy: Betterthatsalttearofthine Thanthesweetandrubywine. Betterpoverty,thatgains Bloodlesslytheheartsdomains, ThantherealmDariuswon, Feridunsdominion. IntheMagiantemplecry; LetThyvoicebeheardonhigh! ButwithintheSuficell Betteristhewhisperedspell. Withourriverofheartsblood NeedisnoneofNoahsflood; Betterthereoneswellingwave ThanwhereOxuswaterslave. Lo,Thytorrentsweepingdown Threatenstoengulfthetown! BetterletThyhavocbe Inthedesertsprivacy. SingerIqbal,soothtotell, Callhimnotaninfidel:

    234CollectedPoeticalWorksofIqbal Betterhewereoutofschool Tillhisfeveredbrainshallcool! [TranslatedbyA.J.Arberry] 19 EitherdonottelltheMuslimtoputhislifeat risk, Orelsebreatheanewsoulintothiswornout frame. Doonethingortheother! EithertelltheBrahmintocarveanewidol, Orgoanddwellinzunnarwearershearts Yourself Doonethingortheother! EitheranewAdam,alittlelessevilthanIblis OranotherIblistochallengefaithandreason! Doonethingortheother! Eitheranewworldoranewtest! Forhowlongwillyougoontreatinguslike this? Doonethingortheother! Giveuspoverty?Doit,butgivesusChosroes gloryaswell! OrgiveusreasontogetherwithGabriels disposition. Doonethingortheother! Eitherkillthedesireforrevolutionthatstirs inmyheart, Orcompletelychangetheseheavensandthe earth. Doonethingortheother! [TranslatedbyMustansirMir] 20 Intellectispassiontoo, Anditknowsthejoytoview, Butthepoorunfortunate Daresnotastheinebriate. ThoughIknowthefantasy Ofthestagewasshapedbyme, Yetitwereacowardsway Onthejourneytodelay. Everymomentismyprayer ThatImayyetfurtherfare, Tillmyfollysgovernor Saysthereisnodesertmore. Insuchfrenzyofthesoul StillIdonotyieldcontrol: Everymadmancannotboast Thattoselfheisnotlost! 21 AllthatinlifeIlovethebest IsthesweetfeverofThyquest; Thewayislikeanadderssting, Benottotheemywayfaring. Lo,Gabrielwithnakedheart Outoflovesbosomdothdepart, Hopefultocatchasparkoffire FromthevastflameofThydesire. AnonIrendmyveilintwain, Yearningthevisiontoattain; Anonwithunavailingsight IveilmyselfbeforeThylight. WhetherinquestoftheeIgo, Oratthelastmyselftoknow, Intellect,heart,sightallastray BlindlythewanderonThyway. IwasaseedlingofThymead; SprinkleThydewuponmyhead; Theblossomsheartwillquicken,yet Nodrophalllacktherivulet. 22 Thenightgrowslate,therouteisup, Noneedforsakinoworcup; PassmeThygoblet,friendofmine, Illpourtheetheremainingwine. Whoeverfromthegoldenbowl Quaffsthesweetpoisonofthesoul, Inmyclayjarthebitterjuice Isthesoleantidoteofuse. Lo,frommydustthesparksunspire: WhosespiritshallIsetafire? Twaswrong,tokindleinmybreast Thisfurnaceofdesiresunrest! Alas,theWesternmindhathsoiled Thespringsofknowledgeundefiled;

    StoicalikeandPlatonist Haveshroudedalltheworldinmist. Ah!Iampoisonedhark,thecry Oftheworldsheartascendethhigh; Reasonreplieslamentingly, Iknownocharm,noremedy. Letitbepriest,orbeggarpoor, King,ortheslavethatkeepshisdoor, Allseeksuccessofmerchandise Amidhypocrisyandlies. Themoneychangersinthemart Areblindofhead,andblackofheart; Thebrightergleamsmyglowinggem, Themeanerisitsworthtothem. 23 Saki,onmyheartbestow Liquidflamewithlivingglow; Lettheresurrectionday Dawntremendousonmyclay. He,foronesmallgrainofcorn, Castmetotheearthinscorn; Pouroneglass,andseemerise Glorifiedbeyondtheskies. GivetoloveThyliquor,then, Strongtoloosethethighsofmen; Tosstheliquorssediments Inthebeakerofthesense. Wisdomandphilosophy Areagrievousloadonme; Heavenlyguide!StretchoutThyhand, Liftmyburden,letmestand. Ifhotliquorprovethvain Toilluminatethebrain, Suffermeasecondchance, SavemewithThyflashingglance. Fearandhopeareyetatodds Inourbanquetofthegods; Makeusallinignorancebe Ofthewheelofdestiny! Rosesandanemones Scatterattheautumnbreeze; Yetwithinourancientbough Setthenewsaprisingnow!

    PersianPsalms235 24 Thejuicethatmakethtulipsspring Withintheheartabumperbring, Saki!andlettheAprilgust Scatteratwillmybodysdust. IdranktheWestsenamelledbowl, Anddarknesssettledoermysoul; Ogivemesighttoseetheway AndwhereIwentsosoreastray. Uponthewaveofeverybreeze LikechaffIturnedasitmightplease; Tumultuousbeatstheheartofme Withvainsurmise;givecertainty! Myspiritsfretfulsmalldesire Glowswanlyasasparkoffire; Givemedesireofheartsdelight, Astartoshineuponmynight. Thougavestinmyhandapen Skilfultopaintakingofmen; Thoumadestmeascribe;thengive Atablet,thatmycreedmaylive! 25 Ofeveryimagethattheheart TakesfromtheeyeIhavenopart; Perceptionweighethnotwithme, Ibegforpurereality. Anonatouchofmadnesslies Intheconventionsofthewise; Icomewithcollartorn,afool, ForallIwenttowisdomsschool. AnonIwrapmeintheworld, Anonaboutmetisenfurled; Passroundthewine,andpassagain, ThatImaybreakthistangledskein. NoSakisglanceenchantsmehere, Noranytalkoflovesincere; FromMullahsboardandSufisfeast Inothinggainbutcareincreased. Thtimethattheyhadmuchtodo Withme,Thychoiceandfavouredfew: Thedesertwasmyupbringing; Ifearlessstridebeforetheking.

    236CollectedPoeticalWorksofIqbal 26 Againstthelight,aninfidel, Myheart,unfettered,dothrebel; ItbowsbeforeGodssanctuary, Andidolsserves,indifferently. Itsetsabalance,toaccess Thevalueofitsrighteousness, Readytostrikeabargainsmart WithGod,inresurrectionsmart. Itwouldhaveearthandheavenfulfil Alltherequirementsofitswill, Andclaims,thoughdust,ajudgetobe Withadivineauthority. AnonitwillwithGodaccord, AnonitfightsagainsttheLord, Standsforatimeastruthsally. Andthenitdoththetruthdeny. Whileinitsessencevoidofhue, Itpaintsalyingimage,too: AMoses,whothepartdothbear Ofprophet,andofsorcerer! Itsglanceatouchoftheinsane Impartethtotheprudentbrain, Andyetalancetitcanuse Themadmansswellingtoreduce. Whenshallthistravellerreachhisgoal, Theinnerchamberofthesoul, Thatdoththesethousandyearsabide Atfalsehoodsshrine,inslothfulpride? 27 WhyintheconcoursedostThouseek Thepoetswild,ecstaticshriek, Orlookestforanothersriot, Whoseheartistroubledandunquiet? Myaffluentmusewastaughtbythee Toswimthewavesofmelody; WhyseekestThouthegem?Behold, Mypiercedheartdoththeseaenfold. ExceptwithinThypresencethere Istand.Icannotbreathemyprayer: MyheartbeforeThyfeetIfling Whatelseshouldunbelieverbring? 28 Faithandinfidelity Fightnotforthemindofme; NodelightsofParadise Domystrickensoulentice. Cleavemyheartandlayitbare, ThoushallfindThyimagethere, Gleampervasive,shadowless, Moonlightonawilderness. 29 Thineisthehawkuponthewing Andthinethethrushsweetcarolling, Thineisthelightandjoyoflife Andthineitsfireandbanefulstrife. Thougayestmeaheartawake And,throughtheworldmywaytotake, Alittledustamoonforlorn Uponanightdarklitterborne. Myeverythoughtfromtheedothstart, Whetheronliporintheheart; Whetherthepearlbebroughtfromsea, Orleftenfoundered,tisofthee. Iamtheselfsamecloudofdust Sweptidlyasthewinddothlust; Tulip,andspringtimesscattereddew. Thouarttheirsolecreatortoo. Thouartthepainter;Thydesign Inspiresandmovesthisbrushofmine; Thyhandsthelivingworldadorn, Andshapetheagesyetunborn. MuchsorrowinmyheartIhad Thatbythetonguecouldnotbesaid: Love,lovelessness,troth,treachery Allthingsalikearesprungofthee. 30 Onesteponfriendshipsroad FairerIsee Thanthemoatpressingload Ofpiety. TakeforThyrestawhile Thisheartofmine AndlayasideThytoil

    Andtaskdivine. Ocome;andtidingsbring Howstandsmyheart, WhereIamwandering, AndwhereThouart. Recallthoseglancespure Ofloveintense HowlongmustIendure Indifference? Lastnighttheburningmoon Didmeaddress: Accepttheanguish,son, Ofunaccess. Fairspakeshe;but,ahyes, Mycreedoflove Toliveinloneliness Dothnotapprove. BeforetheeIhavelaid Thisheartofmine; Haplythetwistthread Thoucanstuntwine. 31 Inmyheartsempire,see HowHeridesspitefully, Rideswithimperiouswill Toravage,andtokill! Noheartisthere,butbright Gleamethinthatmoonslight; Athousandmirrors,see! ReflectHiscoquetry. Toeachhandhehathwon TenrealmsofSolomon, Yetgambleswithitall Togainapoor,meanthrall. Theheartsofsuchasknow SwiftHeassaults;butlo: Beforetheunwise,unskilled, HecastethdownHisshield. 32 Upontheroadofhighdesire Myloadyetliethinthemire, Becausemyheartwouldstillengage

    PersianPsalms237 Withtrappings,caravan,andstage. Whereisthelightningofthegaze Thatshallmydwellingburnandraze? FainwouldIyetabargainkeep Withwhatmensow,andwhatmenreap. Oletthislaymansvesselride Uponafull,tempestuoustide: Thewaveaffrightethmesosore, Ifixmygazeupontheshore. Ah,whatadventureistogain Toquiver,nevertoattain: Thricehappyhe,whoevennow Behindthetraindothridinggo. Buthewhoneverknewhisheart Fromthetwoworldstodwellapart, Hestillbemusedandcheatedis Byunsubstantialimages. Asingle,briefepiphany Consolethnotthepassionateeye: WhereshallItakethewoundingdart Thatprickethevenyetmyheart? Inthegladpresenceofthefriend Ahistoryisthathathnoend, Asstillthesesorrowsyetunsaid Lieinmyheartdeepburied. 33 Thedaysareended Ofwinterlong; Thebranchesquiver Withlivingsong. Thebreezeinbeauty Arraystherose Asfromtheriver Itgentlyblows. Thetulipslantern Indesertbare Isfannedtobrightness, Bythespringair. Sad,midtheroses, Myheartdothdwell, Yea,fromthemeadow Fleesthegazelle;

    238CollectedPoeticalWorksofIqbal Alittleeases Withgriefandpain Orlikeabillstream Lamentsagain. Lestmyheartspassion Maysoftergrow, Nottothetrusty Illtellmywoe. 34 Athometoloiterneverdidmeplease, AroverI,strangerineveryland. Atdawn,theashesthusaddressedthebreeze: Thisdesertsairputoutmyflamingbrand; Passgently;scattermenotwithThyhand; Iyetrecallthecaravanssunease. Mytears,likedew,trickleduponthesand, I,too,beingdustontheworldspassages. TheninmyheartIheardasoftvoicesing: Thestreamoftimedidfrommyfountain spring. Thepastisallmyfeverandfireofyore, ThefutureallthatIamyearningfor: Thinknotuponthydust,Othinknomore Lo,bythelife,Iknownoperishing! 35 BytheSakiseye HeartenflamedIlie; Drunkwithoutwine Odelightdivine! Allunveiled,desire Burnsafiercerfire; Letmeseeorno, Yetmysoulsaglow. Seetherebecsstring Atmyfingering Likeacandleswick Flamethbrightandquick. Savemyheartcanbe Lodgingnoneforme, Naughtismeassigned, NeerawayIfind. Tillthesunarise Fromtheeasternskies Sleeptomedenied. LikethestarsIride. 36 Thoudidstturnmynighttodawning; OThousunofpresencebright, LikethesunThouartinbrightness, Lightunveiled,mostworthylight! CamestThoutoeasemysorrow, Andwithinmythoughtdidstrest, Thendidstvanishfrommyvision Withsoswift,impetuoushaste. Thouassayoftheassayless, Easeofthereposelessmind, Cureoftheafflictedspirit, SavetoorareThouarttofind! Passionssorrow,passionspleasure, Twofoldislovesinfluence: Nowanagonyandburning, Nowthedrunkardsturbulence. Speakmethen,fortrueThouknowest: Ofmyheartthehistorytell Whereisnowmyheartinhiding? Inmybreastitdothnotdwell. BythemajestyIswearit, Nodesiremyspiritmoves Savetheprayer:Aneaglespirit, Lord,bestowuponThydoves! 37 Noneotherinthistavernis, Saki,tosharemymysteries; AmIthefirst(Owhocantell) Conceivedinheaven,onearthtodwell? Awhilethisspentandwearyframe Thoumakestdust;andonthesame Scatterestwater;loIsee Fireintheashespresently Bringmethatfortuneevernew, Thecupwhereliestheworldtoview, For,inthepalaceoftheEast, AnotherJamshidsitstofeast.

    38 Tellmethis:whatisThyshare Inthisworldofpainandcare? KnowestThouthespiritssmart? HastThouanuneasefulheart? Ofsuchbittertearsthatwell Fromtheeye,whatcanstThoutell? See,Thyrosespetalshold Dewypearlsofpriceuntold! Orthesoul,thatnumbereth Lifedepartingateachbreath, Borrowedspirit,griefoftime ShallIspeaktheeinrhyme? [TranslatedbyA.J.Arberry] 39 Ifasightcauseslossofself,itisbetterhidden fromview: Idonotacceptthedeal,Yourpriceistoo high. Speaktousunveiled,thetimeforbeing reservedisgone WhenotherstolduswhateveritwasYou wantedofus. Myinsolenteyeshavepiercedthebluesky. Ifyouwanttohaveabarrierbetweenus, buildanotherworld. HowYoulookoutforYourself!ForallYour unconcern, Youdemandthebloodoffriendstoprove youexist. Worshipisonestation,loveisanother: Youwantangelstobowbeforeyou,butmen todostillmore. WithloveIconvertthecrudecopperIhave intogold, ForwhenImeetyoutomorrow,Youwill wantagiftfromme. [TranslatedbyMustansirMir] 40 Thylightdefinethallthingsonebyone:

    PersianPsalms239 Black,white,sea,mountain,valley,moonand sun; Thouseekestonefamiliarwiththelight, MyquestisHewhocannotbearthesight. 41 Givemetheheartwhoserapturefine Flamesfromadraughtofitsownwine, Andtaketheheartthat,selfeffaced, Byalienfancyisembraced. Givemetheheart,givemetheheart Thatoftheworldwillhavenopart; Iyieldtheheartrightgladlyoer Thatisaslavetolessandmore. Odrawmeforth,Thouhuntsmanbold, OutoffatesquiverThoudosthold; Excepttheshaftbeputtobow, Howshallitlaythequarrylow? Thislifeisneerawearything Whiletherebeworldsforconquerring: Behold,oneworldliesboundandtied IntoanotherworldIride. 42 AhandofdustisallIown; Iscatteritupontheway, BecauseIhopethatonaday Itshallascendtoheavensthrone. WhatstratagemhaveI,whatart? Foronthebranchofwisdomstree Nothornhaseversprungforme ThatImightthrustintomyheart. Thefiresofseparationgive Abriefeffulgencetomyflame, AndwhenIwoulddampdownthesame, ThatverybreathInomorelive. Letitnotvanishfrommyvein, Thewineanddrunkennessoflove; Isuffernonetriumphof Myheart,totakeitbackagain. UponthetabletsThoudidstwrite Theargumententireandwhole; Andnow,sodisciplinemysoul ThatImayreadthescriptaright.

    240CollectedPoeticalWorksofIqbal IfinThypresenceoneghazal Ievermadebesungtothee, Whatwoulditcost,thecourtesy Towhisper,Yes,Iknowhimwell? 43 LetthisheartThougavestme Overflowwithcertainty, Andmyworldbeholdingglass Allitsradiancesurpass. Letthebitterpotionpoured Bytheheavensinmygourd Onthistoperstongueofmine Tasteassweetashoneyedwine. 44 Topassionsslavesletnomaneer ThemysteryofThylovedeclare: Itisnotmeetforstrawstohear Talkoftheblazingbrazier. Iwastoeloquencedesigned, AndThouhastbidmespeakmymind; Suchthingsareinthebreastofme Asuntononemayutteredbe. Deepinmyheartsrecesseslies Thesweetestsongthatyearnstorise; Amongtheleavesmynotesshallring, ButinthecageIcannotsing. Tispassingstrange,ifyearningbe Notborntoimmortality; HowcanThyhistorybesaid Inthesefewbreaths,ereIamdead? 45 Ah,thewine,thelute,thepiping, Thedearmemoriesofold, WhenIheldthebrimmingbeaker Andmyfriendabowlofgold. AnThoucomesttomybosom, Inmyautumnspringshallglow; AnThoucomenot,Mayliesmourning ColderthanDecemberssnow. Mutemysoul,whenThouartabsent, Likeaharpwithbrokenstrings; Frommybreast,whenThouartwithme, Risemelodiouswhisperings. WellThouknowestwhatconveying UntopassionsfeastIwent: Wineinvat,ameadofroses, Andareedbedoflament. Nowrenewlovesolddominion, Thatbyvirtueofitssway Equalshallthevagrantsmatbe TotheroyalthroneofKay. Crythefriendswithgladrejoicing Thatawandererishome; ThoughItrodthepathsofknowledge, InmydesertstillIroam. 46 Starsonmybosomshine Weptfromtheseeyesofmine: Lo,beyondheavensheight; Castmethejoyofsight; Soared,thoughindustIlay, Highoerthestarryway, Lifeoftheembersglow Likesmenot,Thoudostknow. Alltheworldseveandmorn Areofmywhirlingborn; Thouknowstthismornandeve Mysoulcanscarcereceive. Winebrimmedinheavenscup; Itookanddrankitup; Saki!notsparingbe Anotherbowlforme! Notboththeworldssuffice Myfollysavarice; Earthisapassingday, Heavenapassageway. 47 TheEast,thatholdstheheavensfast Withinthenooseitsfancycast, Itsspiritsbondsareallunited, Theflamesofitsdesirehavedied. Theburningglowoflivingbirth Pulsesnomoreinitsdarkearth; Itstandsupontheriverside

    Andgazesatthesurgingtide. Faint,faintthefiresofworshipbe Intempleandinsanctuary; TheMagianstillhiscupwouldpass, Butstalethewineisinhisglass. ThevisionoftheWestisblind, IllusionfillstheWesternmind; Drunkenwithmagicscentandhue, Itbowsbeforethegreatuntrue. Swifteritspinsthanheavenssphere; Deathisagentlerravisher; Itsfingershavesotornmysoul, Neveragaincanitbewhole. Oftheearthearthy,itwouldtry Toemulatetheancientsky; Arogue,acheat,ofworksimmense, Withpivotnone,andlittlesense. TheEastiswasteanddesolate, TheWestismorebewilderedyet Theardentquestinspiresnomore, Deathreignssupremethewholeworldoer. Bringmethewineofheartsdelight, Andspreadthebanquetofthenight; Givemethebold,adventurouseye, Andinlovestransportletmedie. 48 Leavenoquartertoresist Tothisrestlessheartofmine GiveThycurlsanothertwist, LetThytressesintertwine. InmyheartThylightningshone Radiantasflashinggold, Whichtheexpectantsunandmoon Marvelledsorelytobehold. Holyjoytodwellwiththee Fashionedworldidolatry; Lovewithhisdeceitfulart Evercheatsthehopefulheart. Comethemeadowbirdagain Tothegreenandmeadowedplain, Thatwithminddevoidofcare Imaytuneasweet,newair.

    PersianPsalms241 AhighsoulThougavestme; Loosemybonds,andsetmefree? KinglyraimentIwouldspurn IfThysackclothImayearn. Iftheaxe(aslegendsays) Cleavetherock,shallthatamaze Loveuponhisshoulderbears Suchamountainrangeofcares! 49 Mysoul,embattled Withfortuneever, Weepslikeariver Amongthemountains. Openandsecret Fateisassailing, Totheunfailing Fickleandfaithless. Mountainanddesert, Oceanandprairie Secretunwary Unsympathising. Strangertopassion, Strangertoyearning Rivuletsturning, Sprayofthefountains. Palelamentations Flamelessoutpouring Nightingalessoaring Songinthethicket. Burnsinmybosom Thebrandofpassion; Insuchafashion Burnsnotthetulip. NowineofSaki, Nospiritsriot; Thesoulunquiet Bitterlysuffers. 50 InThyhandsInowdeliver Onceagainmyrestlessheart; Itwillneverceasefromlabour FortheeaseThouwouldstimpart

    242CollectedPoeticalWorksofIqbal Haplessheart!whosewholeaffliction Isthecountingofthebreath, Havingnotwithinitspower Tobelordoflifeanddeath. InThythoughtasIwasslumbring Thou,desirousofdisplay, ThisThypearloflustrousbeauty FromThybreastdidstcastaway. Loudcomplainttheylaidagainstthee, Moonandstars(didstThounothear?) ThatThysparkThouhastenkindled Inmyashesdarkanddrear. InmybreastHisarrowpricking Thereisglory,thereisfame! IfIcastmyselfbeforeHim, HednotseizemeforHisgame. 51 Asinglewordsufficethwell Thepassionofaworldtotell: Thejoytoviewtheenighttome Movedmetothislonghistory. TakeThouthefacultyofspeech FromsuchasyearnThyhearttoreach, KnowestThounot,thatloveconveys Eloquenceinthetonguelessgaze? Tosonsoflightnaughtelseisknown Exceptthemessengeralone; Thesonofearth,inranksobase, Highheavenholdsinhisembrace. IfbutoneatomImustgive OfthisthefabricthatIlive, Toogreatapricewerethat,forme Topurchaseimmortality. Greatocean,infinitelyvast, IntoThywavemyselfIcast; Yetnotambitioustoobtain Thepearl,orthatfarcoasttogain. Intomysoulthismeaningtrue Thoupourestlikethesummerdew, Whereofwithsorrowandwithsighs Anewworlddawnsuponmineeyes. 52 Howlongtheveilofeveanddawn AboutThybeautyshallbedrawn? Thycheekdisplay:makewholetome Thisincompleteepiphany. Ogladconsuming!rapturefine! Thyselfwouldstbegofmeforwine IfuntotheeIdidrelate Theintoxicationofmystate. Iaddedtothesongoflife Thecounterpointoffierystrife; Scatterthedewthatquenchesdrowth Intothetulipsthirstymouth. Mindsearchedthevolumethroandthro Lovefoundatoncethesubtleclue; Thecleverbirdwillevergain Beneaththesnarethehiddengrain. Whereisthesong,andhethatsung? Wordsarealyrepretencehasstrung; Idrawtowardsthecameltrain Theerringbeastwithoutarein. InriddlesyetIspake,forsooth; Nowisthetimefornakedtruth; DoThoudeclare,whereIshalllead Myfellowtravellersintheirneed. 53 Onebyonewecountourbreath Onthenarrowroadtodeath; Likearagingseaweroar Aswewalkalongtheshore. Thoughtheterrorofthesea Givestononesecurity, Inthesecretoftheshell Selfpreservingwemaydwell. Askthemnottopricetheheart, Moneychangersofthemart; Wecanestimatealone Thetruemeritofourstone. Tributenoneisaskedofus Forourfiefdomruinous; Beggarssittingbytheroad, Weareprincesofourblood.

    Thereisone(Owonderful!) Dwellsbesidemeinmysoul; Whoshallsay,ifitbethee Ormyself,Imeetinme? Drawasidefatesveil,Ipray, FromthisAdamshapedofclay; OnThypathprecipitate Forourcomingweawait. 54 Nolament,nosighIuttered; Naughtavaillamentsandsighs; Bestunspoken,theheartssorrow; Therebefewtosympathise. Intheshrineandinthetemple Thereislovetalkeverywhere, Yetthroughalltheworldnoneknoweth Thisgreatsecretthatweshare. Herearethingstoofineforvision; Asthesparksthatupwardsoar Guardourworldforabriefmoment, Andthenextitisnomore. Comingbythepathofseeing Thoudidstpastintomymind, ButsosuddenwasThypassing Inthathourmyeyeswereblind. Theythattelltheworthofjewels Wouldnotheedmyjewelledring; Sincetheworldwillnotregardit, UntotheemygemIbring. Lo,thegobletmindilluming ThattheWesthathgivenme, Allthesunsaglowwithinit; OfthedawnnosignIsee. 55 Tremulousasthemoonlight Toourfarabode Wecame;andnomanknoweth Howwetrodthisroad. OfourheartsgriefThouspakest Tothewatchfulspies; Wecamewithlamentation Shamefulofoursighs.

    PersianPsalms243 UnveilThyhiddenbeauty! Asthedawningsun Alleyestogazeuponthee Earlywerun. Confirmourresolution Withastrongerfaith: Wecomeunhorsed,unarmoured Tothisfieldofdeath. Whatafargazemayfashion ArtThounotaware? SofaredweinThypresence, Onourlipsaprayer. 56 Lord,whodidstbringthestarstobirth, Lookdownuponmyscatteredearth; Theatomdothitselfenfold; Thisboundlesswildernessbehold. Insolitudewithinmybreast Immortalbeautyliesatrest; Beneaththisenvelopeofclay Regardthesunseffulgentray. TumultuousloveThoudidstimpart Tothismyfrailandmortalheart; SeenowThyconflagrationroll Amongtherushesofmysoul. Clothedintherobesofolddisgrace NotehowIlabourtoefface Byhardendeavoureverystain, Andwashlifesgarmentwhiteagain. Mydustascendingintheair Seeksanewheaventoprepare; Thisatom,Thatisnaught,andless, Wouldpopulateawilderness! [TranslatedbyA.J.Arberry]

    PERSIANPSALMS
    PARTTWO
    YouareabranchoftheSidrahtree,

    244CollectedPoeticalWorksofIqbal Donotbecomethethornsandthistlesof thegarden. IfyouhavedeniedHisexistence, Donotdenyyourown. BothworldsmaybeseeninthewinepitchesI have! WhereistheeyetoviewthesightsIsee? Therewillcomeanotherman,possessed,who willshouthu!inthecity; Twohundredcommotionswillarisefromthe obsessionIhave. Donotworry,ignorantone,atthe approachingdarknessofnights Forthescarofmyforeheadsparkleslikestars. Youtakemeasyourcompanion,butIam afraid Thatyouarenotuptothetumultanduproar Ihaveraised. [TranslatedbyMustansirMir] 1 Riseup!Thehourishere ThatAdamshallappear; Thestarsbow,astheymust, Tothishandfulofdust. Thesecret,thatatrest WashidinBeingsbreast, ByClayandWaterstirred Ismagicallyheard. 2 Ontheroadwayofdesire Swifttogazeandtoaspire, Glanceassaying,clearofhead, Moonandstartogethertread. Say,whatvisionsofdelight Inthedustamazedtheirsight, Thattheyturnedthemfromtheskies Andhavefixedonustheireyes. 3 Thoucanstpass,likemorningsbreeze, Deepintotheanemones, Withasinglebreathdisclose Thelockedsecretsoftherose. WhatisLife?Theworld,andall, Tomakespiritscaptivethrall; Sincetheworldhasprisonedthee, Howshaltthoubringthistobe? Twasdecreed,longsinceenow, Sunandmoontotheeshouldbow, Butasyetthouknowestnot Howthoucanstachieve,andwhat. Takethouthenaflaskofwine Fromthistavernthatismine, Andofonepoorclodofearth Thoushaltbringaworldtobirth. Iqbal!Whatbrightlampisit Inthybosomthouhastlit, Thatthethingsthyselfcanstdo Thouinuscanstfashion,too? 4 Ifitbethywilltogain ThesafeshoreofPassionsmain, Withathousandbrandsoffire Onefaintflameisthydesire. Godhastaughtmehowtospring Joyouslyuponthewing; Thouaspirestbuttorest Coweringinthymeadowsnest. Seekestthoutowinperchance TheBelovedssecretglance? Firstawhilebeclutchingthen Sotheskirtsofconscientmen. Withnomadnessinthybreast Throughthetownthouclamourest; Pitchershatteredfromthygrip, Thouwouldstyettherevelkeep. Practicetootheamorousart, Learntocaptivatetheheart, Ifthoudostdesireofme Lovesimmortalminstrelsy. 5 Timeisthewingedmessenger OftheHeartsDesire; Wondrousherald!Tidingsfair Ishislifeentire.

    Thinknot,thoushaltneverwin TheBelovedtoview: Thedesirethybreastwithin Stillisraw,andnew! WellIknowthatthoudostsoar Hawklikehighinair; Yetbewaretheflower,for Ancientishissnare. HowmayGabrielaspire WhereMansdustshallfly? Ifhispresentfameishigher, Tishisroofthatshigh! Allthylifeisbreathtotake, Knowingnot,frailman, Thattruelivingistobreak Thedaystalisman. OfthescienceoftheWest ThismuchIwillspeak: Sweetaresighsandtearsexpressed Whilethegazeisweak. OertheCrescentandtheCross Iamraisedsublime; Othertumultnowdothtoss InthebrainofTime.

    PersianPsalms245 Whatisspeechlesstotheflowers, Thebirdslamentreveals. Passionsmessage,thatanew Itellunfeignedly, Tothetulipspakethedew, Butspakeinsecrecy. Ifmyspeechisalldistraught, Whatwonderwereinthis? OfHistresseswhospeaksaught, Histaledistressfulis. 7 Mind,thatiseverquesting, Andfinding,withoutresting, Firedbythejoyofviewing Wasvisionstillpursuing. Seekthoupurerevelation Pastsunandmoonslowstation, Forallthingsherereported Byvisionaredistorted. 8 Iamtheslaveofeachlivingheart Whoseloveispure,refined, Notcloisteredmonkswhodwellapart, Theirheartstononeresigned. Withsuchaheartasknowsthehue, Yetfromallhueisfree, Inmosque,andinn,andtemple,too, Thetouchstonesuretheybe. BeyondthemoonandPleiades Theirgazeisliftedhigh, TheMilkyWaycontentsnotthese Forthemtonestthereby. Withinthemultitudearethey, Yetoutofitwithal; Inspiritssolitudetheystay, Whiledwellingamidall. Regardnotmeanly,nordespise Thetrulylovingman; Thoughlittleworth,tismerchandise FitforLifescaravan. Thecharteroftheirliberty Iswritforslavestokeep;

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    OftheFriendsingenuouswit Icanrelatenomore: Bymypillowhedidsit, Andspakeuponthecure! Thoughthetongueisboldenough, Theargumentrightfair, WhatcanIdeclareofLove, Savethatnonecandeclare? Happyhe,whodaredtoreach DeepintoBeingsbrain Anddrewforthlikejewelsspeech, Andfluentspokeagain. DesolatewithjoyamI That,recognizingme, InreproachHewhispered,sly, Poor,homelessvagrant,see! Grievenot,thatthisworldofours Itssecretstillconceals;

    246CollectedPoeticalWorksofIqbal AndnowtheShaykhandBrahmanbe Shepherdswithouttheirsheep. Takethouthegobletinthyhold; Winelawfulis,theytell Althoughthetalebestrange,tistold Byspeakerscredible. 9 Thetulipofthismeadowland Isyetallfleckedwithhue; Castnottheshieldoutofthyhand, Forbattleflaresanew. Atumult,inwhoseswellingbreast Twohundredtumultswait Thatmaidenis,whodwellscaressed InEuropescradleyet. Othouwhosittestatthyease Besidetheshore,arise! Thewhirlpoolroarsacrosstheseas, Thesharkinmenacelies. Nopartofwisdomtis,Itrow, Thetrustyaxetoshun; Withintherocksheart,evennow, Arerubiestobewon. Await!andIwillraisetheveil, Thatothersongsmaythrill; WhatshouldIofsuchmusictell Theluteconcealethstill? WhentheworldswondrousArtistviewed Themadnessinmybrain, Hecried,Toomightyswellsthymood, Thisruintocontain! 10 Faithdependsonarguments Andonmagiceloquence; YetanonmenservetheLord Withthelanceandfearlesssword. Oftthedervishrobesconceal Underneathacoatofsteel; Lovers,slavestopassionsmood, Withsucharmourareendued. Whentheworldtoooldisgrown, Itisburntandoverthrown, Thenitswateranditsclay Menfornewfoundationlay. Storedandcherishedcapital, Foroneglancetheyyielditall: Whatapeoplethese,whotake Profitofthelosstheymake! Whatuponabladeofgrass Etherbornetheybringtopass, Ttisnotstrangethattheycanprove, Ponderousmountainchainstomove. Loveisasamerchandise; InLifesmarketplaceitlies, Nowatlittlepriceissold, Andanonformightygold. Ihavesunglamentingly Outofsleeptowakenthee, ElseisLovealabourdone Sighlessly,withoutagroan. 11 Drunkwithselfhoodlikeawave Plungeintothestormylave; Whocommandedtheetosit Withthyskirtsaboutthyfeet? Letthetigerbethyprey; Leavethemeadandflowersgay, Outtowardthemountainpress, Tenttheeinthewilderness. Castthystranglingropeonhigh, Circlesunandmooninsky, Seizeastarfromheavenssphere, Stitchitonthysleevetowear. Selfhoodswine,asIhaveguessed, Tartandbitteristotaste, Yetregardthypainwithin Drainourdesperatemedicine 12 OutofHijazandthelonelyplain TheGuideoftheTimeiscome, Backfromthefar,farvaleagain TheCaravanhastenshome. Lo,onthebrowoftheslavesIsee TheSultanssplendourbright,

    ThedustofAyazshinesradiantly WithMahmudstorchalight. InKabahandTemplelong,longyears Thedeeplamentarose, TillfromLovesbanquetnowappears OneManwhotheSecretknows. Thesighsthatoutofthebosombreak Ofapeopleatearnestprayer Abraveandnewfoundationmake InLifesmindeverywhere. Otakethetremblinglutefromme, Formyhandcanplaynomore; Instreamsofbloodmymelody Fromtheheartoftheharpdothpour. 13 OftheSultanIwouldtake Onegaze,ifsoImay; MuslimI,Idonotmake Agodofclay. See,theindependentheart ThatinmybreastIbear Tothebeggardothimpart Aregalair. Whatdothonthetulipfall Outofthestarrysky, Oertheverdantherbageall NowscatterI. RangingthroughtheInfinite Mythoughtbegsneverboon, AsthePleiadescravelight Fromsunandmoon. Butifanywanderingsun Towardmypathshouldstray, WithasmileImakeitrun Farfromtheway. Withthelustreandtheflame ThatNaturehathendowed LikealightningflashIgleam Inadarkcloud. WellIknowthewontandway Ofthemthatrule,aloof Josephsinthewell,andthey Asses,onroof!

    PersianPsalms247 14 Likethedervishdrunkenbe; Quaffthewinecupinstantly, And,whenthouartboldergrown, HurlthyselfonJamshidsthrone Thisourworld,theyaskedofme, Istcongenialtothee? Nay,Ianswered;andtheycried, Breakandstrewitfarandwide! InthetavernsIsawnone Meettobecompanion; Gettheelesswithtavernboys SmitewithRustamandrejoice! Tulipinthedesertbright, Burnthounotinlonelylight; Letthyheartconsumingglow BlazeinAdamsbosom,too. ThourtHisfieryinwardmood, ThouthefeverofHisblood; Dostthounotbelieve?Go,rend Thisworldsbody,endtoend. IstheMindthylamp?Today, Setitoutuponthewar; IsthybeakerLove?Drinkwine Withsometrustymateofthine. Ah,myheartisallaglow, Frommineeyesthebloodstreamsflow; See,myrubyoffering; Take,andwearthisinthyring.

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    Greedisactingstillhisplay Thisworldtodominate; Whatnewturbulence,Ipray, BehindHeavensveildothwait? NowandnowMindbreakeththrough Whatidolsitdesigned; Come,forLovebelievethtrue, AndinfidelisMind. ThourttheLeaderofthetrain; Thenlabourfiercelystill; Inourtribe,heruledothgain Whohathawarriorswill.

    248CollectedPoeticalWorksofIqbal Thouhastclosedthineeyes,andsaid, Theworldsadream,noless: Opethineeyes;thisdreamabed Isallofwakefulness. Inthysolitude,alone, Createacompany: Love,thatsmadetoknowtheOne, TheManylovestosee. Butaninstantquiveredbe Eretothesaddlebound Fortunategazelle,tohe Sosingledouttowound! Inthegardenandthemead Isowmyjewelledair; Preciousgoods,yetcheapindeed Whentherearenonetohear.

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    WhereistheArab,torevive Theoldnightrevelry, AndwherethePersian,tobringalive Thelovelutesminstrelsy? UndertheSufieldersgown Theflagonisbareanddry; Alas,fornonecantellinthetown Whereyoungredwinestobuy. Everymaninthisgrassymead Fashionsandtakeshisrest, Butwhereishe,ah,whereindeed, Whowillmake,andburn,hisnest? Athousandcaravantrainshavestared Likeastranger,andthenpassedon, Buthethatcloseasaloverdared Togazeisthereanyone? Riselikeawave,andsurgingflow Intheoceaneternally? Thouseeksttheshore,anddostnotknow Whereevertheshoremaybe. Hither(forinthytendrilsvein Thefreshyoungblooddothbound) Hitherhasten,noraskagain WheretheMagianwineisfound. Twistintoonevastwararray Allagesthateverwere; Laterandsoonerarepassedaway; WherenowisTime,ah,where? 18 Riselikethemorningair Andlearntoblowagain; Tulipandrosearefair; Playgentlywiththeirtrain; Deepintherosebudsheart Learnhowtostabthydart. Thougherminewrapsthybreast, Thoutremblestlistlessly; Thiswaythoushiverest Willnothingprofitthee; Intheassemblylearn Withlovetoshake,andburn. Faithless!thyheartastray

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    AlthoughtheAngeldwellsbeyond Thetalismanoftheskies, Yetonthishandofdustinfond Affectionresthiseyes. Thinknotupononefashiongoes Thegameofloveforlorn; Sanearethetulipandtherose Andyettheirrobeistorn. Thetaleofpassiontoldmaybe WheretheFriendsojourneth Alone,withalamentthatsfree Ofalldefilingbreath. Sofromastaramanmayclutch Theappleofitseye; Mindisafalconathistouch Eagerandswifttofly. Unveilthyface;forHeWhospake, ThoushaltnotgazeonMe Ahandofdustinviewtotake Stillwaitethpatiently. Whosangwithintheflowerymead? Say,whencehisanthemcame Thatlo!therosebudhidesherhead, Therosesblushforshame.

    OncemoreuponHimbind; Breakfromallelseaway, Noruntoselfbeblind; Learnwiththyeyestoview, Andhowtoclosethem,too. Breathisamessenger, Unhearditsmessagetold; Thydustavisionclear, Yetthoucanstnotbehold; Learnonceagaintosee, Andhearinggetforthee! Nofalconsheartofrage Wehave,noeagleseye; Likehomebirdsinacage Welackthejoytofly; Homebirdsencaged!arise, Andsoarintotheskies. Dariusroyalthrone Mensellnotbytheway; Thatmightymountofstone Theybarternotforhay; Learnwiththyownheartsblood Topurchasetheethisgood. Thouweepst;yetDestiny Unchangingdothabide; Thechainthatcircleththee Wasayeasfirmlytied; Despairnot,butanew Learnhowtoweepforrue. Artthouconsumed?Takeflame Outofthyheartsdesire Andwraptheeinthesame, Andsetthereedsafire; Alongthestubblelearn Torunatorch,andburn!

    PersianPsalms249 Outofleadensleep, Outofslumberdeep Arise! Outofslumberdeep Arise! Nowthesun,thatdothadorn Withhisraysthebrowofmorn, Dothsuffusethecheeksthereof Withthecrimsonblushoflove. Overmountain,overplain Caravanstakerouteagain; Brightandworldbeholdingeyes, Gazeupontheworld,andrise! Outofleadensleep, Outofslumberdeep Arise! Outofslumberdeep Arise! AlltheOrientdothlie Likestrewndust,theroadwayby, Orastillandbushedlament Andawastedsighandspent: Yeteachatomofthisearth Isagazeoftorturedbirth. UnderIndsandPersiasskies, ThroughArabiasplains,Orise! Outofleadensleep, Outofslumberdeep Arise! Outofslumberdeep Arise! See,thyoceanisatrest, Slumbrousasadesertwaste; Yea,nowaxingorincrease Eerdisturbsthyoceanspeace. Neerthyoceanknowethstorm OrLeviathansdreadswarm: Renditsbreastand,billowwise Swellingintotumult,rise! Outofleadensleep, Outofslumberdeep Arise! Outofslumberdeep Arise! Listentothissubtlety Thatrevealsallmystery:

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    Littleflowerfastasleep, Risenarcissuslike,andpeep; Lo,thebowerdroopsanddies Wastedbycoldgriefs;arise! Nowthatbirdsongfillstheair Andmuezzinscalltoprayer, Listentotheburningsighs Ofthepassionatehearts,andrise!

    250CollectedPoeticalWorksofIqbal Empireisthebodysdust; Spirit,trueReligionstrust; Bodylivesandspiritlives Bythelifetheiruniongives. Lanceinhand,andswordatthighs, Cloaked,andwiththyprayermat,rise! Outofleadensleep, Outofslumberdeep Arise! Outofslumberdeep Arise! Thouarttrueandworshipful GuardianofeternalRule, Thouthelefthandandtheright OftheWorldpossessorsmight. Shackledslaveofearthyrace, ThouartTime,andthouartSpace: Wineoffaiththatfeardefies Drink, andfromdoubtsprisonrise! Outofleadensleep, Outofslumberdeep Arise! Outofslumberdeep Arise! AgainstEuropeIprotest, AndtheattractionoftheWest: WoeforEuropeandhercharm, Swifttocaptureanddisarm! Europeshordeswithflameandfire Desolatetheworldentire; ArchitectofSanctuaries, Earthawaitsrebuilding;rise Outofleadensleep, Outofslumberdeep Arise! Outofslumberdeep Arise 20 Ourworldisdustyclay Trampledupontheway; Idonotthinkourbreath Returnethoutofdeath. Thisnight,whoseonlyhome Isinthestrangerstomb, Nomoon,nostarshereburn; Todawnhowshallitturn? Theheart,whosewholedesire Iquenchlessflameandfire, Whoknows,ifitshallgrow Tolightningflash,orglow? Highfancy,passionsglance, Andlifesexuberance, Fearnot,fortheseallthree Dustoftheroadshallbe. Solive,thatifourdeath Forayecontinueth, Godshallbeshamed,toknow WhatthingsHewroughtbelow. 21 Sleeper,risethouup,andfast! Onceagainuponthepast Andthefuturefixthygaze; Thoumustthinkonotherways. Lovehathlaidhisheavyload OnTimessaddletotheroad: Artthoulover?Inthyneed Eveanddawnmustbethysteed. Eldersaid,Thisworldbelow Innocertaingaitdothgo; Wemustcloseoureyes,norcare Whatisfoulherein,orfair. If,theworldbeingwhollyspurned, UntoHimthymindisturned, Firstofallthethingstodo Isthyownlifetoforgo. Ah,withinmyheart,saidI, Yetunbrokenidolslie: Thenthistemple,answeredhe, Mustbeshatteredutterly! 22 Mymindawhilewasgone Abouttheheavenstopace, Highonthebackofthemoon, Fastinthestarsembrace. Thinknotweareenfurled Withinthisglobeofclay; Eachseparatestarsaworld,

    Orwasaworldoneday. Thelowlyemmetsees Invisionclearandtrue Athousandmysteries Whichwelacksighttoview. Earthonherbackdothbear Amanymountaintall; We,forthedustwewere Layheaviestofall. Thepantingtulipsighed; Howdeeply,wellIknow; Hercupwithbloodisdyed, Herheartsabrandaglow.

    PersianPsalms251 24 NoJamshidsmemory,thewine Thatflowethinthisinnofmine, Itisthepressingofmysoul ThatsparklethinmyPersianbowl. Manlikeabillowquivereth IneagerquestofBeingsbreath, Whileyethisarrowliesencased Aboutannihilationswaist. Come,letusshatter(forwecan) LikeAbrahamthistalisman; Withinthetemple,idolsbe WhateverIhaveseen,butthee. Untilthoudeeplyenterest TheveryheartinBeingsbreast, Toleavethegazetospeculate Iswickedness,andsinmostgreat. Towanderidly,withoutguide, Peculiarpleasureis,beside; HappyamI,thatourabode Isfar,andeverwindstheroad. Thecasualglance,thatgavetome Theleavetowander,andtosee, Twasbetterfar,thatcasualglance, Thanraptattentiontomychance. ThoughIwasnourishedallmydays Whereinfideltoidolprays, Behold,myopenedlipsimpart ThesecretoftheKabahsheart. 25 Iamablossomoftheplain; Carrymebackfromtheavenue Tomountainandwildernessagain Whereairstobreathe,andthevasttoview. FarfromselfIhavegoneastray, Learntmethefoxyandfurtivewont; Carryme,helpersoftheway, Backtothereeds,myancienthaunt. OnceIhadawordinmyheart; Nowithasvanishedfrommybreast; ThoughIamold,letmedepart Backtotheschoolthattaughtmebest.

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    Amelodysweptmethroughandthrough Andnobodyknew; Theairandthenoteisalltheyknow. Thehighandlow. Loveinmyheartwasmadetochime Withthoughtsublime; NotlikethemoonIwaxandwane; Ineverattain. Weepnomore,butwithbravehearttake Disunionsache; Love,tillitsigheth,scarcecanguess Itsattractiveness. Bethouatorch,andsetafire Thebushandbriar; Menofclayhavenorighttobe Inlifessanctuary. Afalconthouart;yieldnotthysoul Todomesticfowl; Rise,spreadthywingandpinion,andsoar Bothhighandfar. Thepoetsaglowthatgivethlight Inlifesdarknight; Aradianceshinesinhiswingsanon, Andsometimesnone. Iqbalinhissonghisselfhasbared Andtruthdeclared; Thisnewunbelieverknowethnaught Ofcloisterrote.

    252CollectedPoeticalWorksofIqbal Iamahushedandsilentlute; Nowinmyheadisanew,sweetair; Oletmystringsbenolongermute, Takemetohimwhomwillrepair. Inthisnightthatenshroudethme Sufficientsunismyancientbrand; Takeawayfrommydormitory Theshutteredlampthatisinthyhand. Lo,totheslavesIhavedeclareed Truekingshipsinnermostmystery; Iamaslavewhogreatlyerred; TothekingforjudgementOcarryme! 26 Iutteredanewword, Buttherewasnonethatheard; Visiontorapturegrew, Butglancewasnonetoview. Bethouastone,andpass Withintheseworksofglass; Woe,stonetoidolwrought Thatgobletshatterednot! Breakdowntheold,andthen Rebuildtheworldagain; WhoinNoGodremained HasneerExceptattained. Ohappyrivulet Inselfhoodpassionate, Whotoearthsheartdostflee Andflowestnotsosea! ToMoseslessonlist; ForEuropesscientist Thoughoceansdepthheplumb, CouldneertoSinaicome. Lovesselflearntquiveringsart Fromthisourtremblingheart; Oursparkitwasthatspired Untilthemothexpired. 27 Neverlovertrueishe Wholamentethdolefully; Loverhe,whoinhishold Haththedoubleworldcontrolled. Lovertrueispassionate Selfhoodsworldtorecreate, Notcontenttobeenfurled Byabounded,finiteworld. Wakefulheartwasnevergiven Europesscientistbyheaven; AllthatGodhasmarkedhimby Isthespeculativeeye. Loveheknowsnot,andtheBrain Snakelikebitesintohisvein, Eventhoughhisgoldencup Flowingrubyfillethup. TaketheleesIgive;forlo! InthetavernsthatIknow Agedvintnernevermore Stands,theyoung,fiercewinetopour 28 Intheheartofthebirds,thatrange Thisgarden,iseverchange; Tisonewiththeroseatbreast, Andotherwithinthenest. Lookthoutothyselfintent; Oftheworldwhatcausetolament? Theresadifferentworldtosee, Betherechangeofsightinthee. Eachmoment,ifbutthineeye Regardethattentively, Changeththetavernroad AndtheMagianswontedmode. Thecaravansleadergreet Withmyblessing,andthenrepeat: Thoughthewayunchangedremain, Tisadifferentcaravan! 29 WearegoneastrayfromGod; Heissearchingupontheroad, Forlikeus,Heisneedentire Andtheprisonerofdesire. OnthetulipspetalHewrites ThemessageHisheartindites, Yea,andHisvoiceisheard Inthepassionatesongofthebird.

    Helayintheirisfold Ourlovelinesstobehold; Brightcupoftheardentgaze Whoseglanceisahymnofpraise! Partedfromus,forlorn Hesighswiththebreathofmorn, WithinandoutHedothstand, Around,andoneveryhand. GreatriotcreatedHe Acreatureofclaytosee, Fashionedthepiercingview Togazeuponmortalhue. Hiddenineverygrain NotyetisHeknowntoman, Thoughbrightasthefullmoonsgrace IncottageandstreetisHisface. Inourenvelopeallofdust Thejeweloflifeislost; Isitwe,orHimself(Osay), Thispearlthatisgoneastray? 30 Ofthehirelingssbloodoutpoured Lustrousrubiesmakesthelord; Tyrantsquiretoswellhiswealth Desolatesthepeasantstillth. Revolt,Icry! Revolt,defy! Revolt,ordie! Cityshaykhwithstringofbeads Manyafaithfulheartmisleads, Brahmanbaffleswithhisthread ManyasimpleHinduhead. Revolt,Icry! Revolt,defy! Revolt,ordie! PrinceandSultangamblinggo, Loadedarethedicetheythrow. Subjectssoulfrombodystrip Whiletheirsubjectsareasleep, Revolt,Icry! Revolt,defy! Revolt,ordie! Preachersatthemosque,hisson Tothekindergartengone;

    PersianPsalms253 Greybirdisachild,intruth, Childagreybird,spitehisyouth. Revolt,Icry! Revolt,defy! Revolt,ordie! BrotherMuslims!woetous Forthehavocsciencedoes; Ahrimanischeapenough, Godisrare,scarceofferedstuff. Revolt,Icry! Revolt,defy Revolt,ordie! SeehowFalsehoodsblandishment ShadowsTruth,withillintent, HowtheBat,withblindedeyes, PlotsagainsttheSuntorise. Revolt,Icry! Revolt,defy! Revolt,ordie! IntheChurches,JesusChrist OntheCrossissacrificed, WithGodsBookMuhammadtoo FromtheKabahfleesanew. Revolt,Icry! Revolt,defy! Revolt,ordie! Ihaveseenintothebowls Furnishedbythisageforsouls; Suchthevenomtheycontain, Serpentstwistandwritheinpain. Revolt,Icry! Revolt,defy! Revolt,ordie! Yettheweakaregivenatlength Lionsheartandtigersstrength; Inthisbubblinglantern,lo! Haplyyetaflamewillglow. Revolt,Icry! Revolt,defy! Revolt,ordie! 31 Althoughthesoul,Iknow, Onedayunveiledshallbe, Thinknotitshallbeso

    254CollectedPoeticalWorksofIqbal Bywrithingendlessly. Itneedsablow,tostir Thesleepingsoulfromearth Unswept,theharpcanneer Bringmelodytobirth. Thycupreplenishstill Withtearsandmidnightsighs, Replenishituntil Theradiantsunshallrise. Sofaintamotethouart, Ifearthoultvanishquite; Thenfortifythyheart Tomeetthemorninglight. Transcendthedust,nortake Thyselfbutdusttobe; Ifthouthybreastwillbreak, Themoonshallshinefromthee. Ifinthyfacetheylock Thegatetoselfhoodsshrine, Strikeheadupontherock Andseetherubyshine. 32 Whethertheworldbefoulorfair, Withasmilefareon; Forthfromthenest,thecage,thesnare, Thebower,begone! Thoughstrangerthouart,anddostnotknow Howthewaydothwend, Inabold,familiarmannergo InthelaneoftheFriend. Eachbreaththatthoudrawest,differently Theworldadorn; Withinthisancienthostelry SwiftasTimebeborne. IfGabriellayhishandonthyrein, AndtheHouris,too, Withalovingglancepassonagain Asfaircharmersdo. 33 Whatisthislife?Apearl Inthyownshelltobear, Intheflameshearttohurl Thyself,normelttoair. Loveiswithspeedtopass Outofthisshutteredsphere, Tocastthemoonsbrightglass Highoverheavenclear. Powerisfromhandtofling Thecashofheartandfaith. Toruletheworld,aking, Andbravethechanceofdeath. Philosophyistaught Bymanlyzealalone, Towhetthebladeofthought Upontheworldforstone. Thelivingspiritstrust Isnodisordereddream, Butofthisscattereddust Tobuildabraverscheme. 34 Beyondheavensshuttereddome Ihavefoundawaytocome Whereswifterthanthoughtmayfly Thebreathofamorningsigh. Falconthouart,andhastmade Thynestinthegrassyglade, Anditsair,Iamfearful,might Foreshortenthypinionsflight. Artthoudustbecome?Itisclear Thoucanstnotberestinghere; Onthebreezeofthemorningride, Sitnotbytheroadwayside. Fromthestreamofthestarsarise AndcrosstheNileoftheskies; Fortheheartmustdierightsoon Ifitlodge,thoughitbeinthemoon. Letitsbreastnolongerbeam Withtherocklesslightningsgleam, LessworththanastrawreckonI ThemountainofSinai. Howmenmaythemannerskeep Ofthethrong,yetconsumingleap Asknotofus,whomthegaze Ofthepassingfaironeslays.

    WhenIamdead,thismylay Menwillrecite,andsay: Oneman,whowasselfaware, Transformedaworldeverywhere! [TranslatedbyA.J.Arberry] 35 Iamasinnerwithselfrespect,Iwilltakeno wageswithoutlabor; Iamscarredbecausemyfaulthasbeenput downtoHisdecree. Throughbountyofloveandecstasy,Ihave takenthoughttosuchheights, That,reachingbehind,Icanplucktheeyesof theworldbrighteningsun. SincetheFirstMorning,Ihavebeenadrawer ofwaveandvortex; Whentheseabecomescalm,Iinvokethe stormforhelp. Ahundredtimesbeforenow,too,Ihavelita fireundertheworldsfeet; Myhighandlownotesburntheworldclean ofpeaceandtranquility. Ihavedancedbeforeidolsandworntheholy thread,sothat Theshaykhofthecitymaybecomeamanof Godbycallingmeaheretic. Nowtheyrunawayfromme,nowthey associatewithme; Inthisdesert,theydonotknowwhetherIam hunterorprey. Aheartthatlackswarmthcanillprofitfrom thecompanyofaman; Comewithredhotcopper,sothatmyelixir mayworkonyou. [TranslatedbyMustansirMir] 36 Theworldhadlostitssight Andtheglassoftheheartforsook, Butaneyenowseesthelight Thatintotheheartcanlook. Darkisthenight,twiststheroad,

    PersianPsalms255 Allfaithlessthewayfarers; Andthecaravansguidewhatload Ofproblemsoppressivebears! Drunkarethefecklessspy, Thelover,themessenger; Sothewordsofthesweetheartslie Inhowmanyloadstowear. Itsfaithofbelievertrue, Itsdoubtoftheinfidel OMuslims,whatshallIdo Withtheheartthatinmedothdwell? Sometimesthehelmsmansskill Thestormdothdisplay,andmore! Lo,thewaves,impetuouswill Hathcastourcraftontheshore. Whofashionedtheseseeingeyes Inthewave,farinoceanlost, Thatthepearlintheseasheartlies, Andthepotsherdbreaksonthecoast? Nopartofmysoulsunrest HathstirredinmyNativeland; WithmymagicItriedmybest, Itwaslostonthedesertsand. IfaNewWorldthouhast Inthybosom,declarethyfaith! Woundedinheartandbreast, Europeisnightodeath. 37 Nofriendintheworldentirethouwiltfind Sincereinsolicitude Go,losethyselfinthyself,andmind Thehonourofloverhood. Iamgrieved,thatHeWhocreatedus Inrapturetobedisplayed Hathconcealedtheinfinitevarious MannersofthatHistrade. NonebutAyazalonedothknow Thissubtleandsecrettruth, HowtheGhaznavidsloveaugmentedso Hispoorslavesanguishandruth. Lessthanagrassblade,inmyview, Theknowledgeandvisionvast Thatthetrustyswordandthebucklertrue

    256CollectedPoeticalWorksofIqbal Fromthehandofthewarriorcast. Whateverthepriceofthesegoods,tiswell Andprofitwillyield,notharm, Razisintelligencetosell ForthepowerofHydersarm. Ifthereisadropofbloodinthyvein, Afluttertostormtheheight. Come,learnwithmethewaytoattain Thefalconsascendingflight. Ifflutingthouthinkstisbuttakingbreath, Howlittletruththouhastguessed; Theminstrelhisskillaccomplisheth Withthepointoftheswordinhisbreast! 38 Thefinesciencethoudostlearn Aftervisiondoesnotyearn; Tisnowandererfarastray, Butastragglerontheway. Hewhoseallembracingbrain Anewuniversedothplan Burnethstillwithpassionsfire, Neverlackethhighdesire. ThoughLovemadethemoontoerr Ontheroadawayfarer, Neverblazethinitsbreast Thevastfurnaceofunrest. SoHisbeautydothentrance, Icanneverliftmyglance FromHisFace,whoheedlessly Dothnotaglancespareforme. See,Iqbalinmanlyclothes Tohisworldlylabourgoes; Provingthathisdervishood Neerdependsongownandhood. 39 Visioncanbewon Asofmorningsun, Makingthisdarkclay Radiantasday. Letthyvisionbe Needlesharpinthee, Likeitslustrepass Throtheheartotheglass. Inthisgarden,where Hushediswarblersair, Aseachburstingbud Chantthytragicmode. EarthhidesnotHisgrace, HeavnveilsnotHisface Thoumaystview,forsure, Ifthoucanstendure. Childlikewatchestthou Nestsbeneaththebough; Mountonwings,andsoon Huntthesunandmoon! 40 Toooftwasthylight Withstrangerstotakewine, Tosufferotherslight Withinthebowltoshine. Theorientwinebearer Handstheethepurplecup; Drink!Letthedrunkardsair Fromthyparchedearthmountup! Theheartthatknowethwell Thefeverofdesire Mothlikewillhoverstill Aboutthecandlesfire. Sprinklethymorningtears Uponlifesdesertplain; Newharvestscarceappears Exceptthousowthygrain. Passwine!Speaknottome OfEuropestumultvast; Caravanscountlessly Thatdesolationpassed. 41 Lovewentsearchingthrotheearth UntilAdamcametobirth; Outofwater,outofclay Manifestedhisdisplay. Sun,andmoon,andstarsonhigh, Thesewerelittletosetby Sotopurchaseinlifesmart

    Adamsdust,thatownedaheart. 42 Come!TheAsiaticman Hascreatedanewplan: Gonot,pilgrimagetomake Totheidolthathebrake. Whatisthisepiphany Thatmenshearts,rejoicedtosee, Fromtheashesoftheway Gladlyleap,likesparksatplay? Toattainwhatfarabode StrivetheTurksupontheroad, Thattheirbosomfluttereth Withthequicknessoftheirbreath? Strivethou,selfhoodsjoytoknow: Theywhoonthisjourneygo Shattereveryworldlychain Thattheymaytoselfattain. Menwhoseheartsaredeadandcold Asacellthisworldbehold; Withtwocupstofilltheirhead, Fromthewholeoflifetheyfled. Iwilleverbetheslave Ofthosehorsemenboldandbrave Who,withspearuplifted,far Ride,topierceandthreadastar. Angelslacktheseasonnow ProstratetotheirLordtobow; Creaturesofpurelight,forthey Rapturousgazeonmenofclay! 43 Iboastalovethatisnotgrieved Bybeingortobebereaved, Whoseinfidelitydothneer Thegirdleofexistencewear. IfLoveshalleversocommand, Letpreciouslifeslipfromthyhand; Loveisthyonebelovedandgoal; Thereisnogaininlifeofsoul. Theshatteringoftheidolshrine Dothinfidelityrefine; ItneedsMahmudsimmortalire

    PersianPsalms257 Tosetthetemplehouseafire. InMuslimmosqueandchurchofChrist, Inincensedtemple,tavernspiced, Althoughahundredcharmsweretried Theheartwasneversatisfied. Neverinbowersweetwithscent Iraisedasorrowfullament, Butfromthemountaincataract Ilearnedthismusictoenact. Wouldestthouapproachme,hereapart? Comecoldofbreath,andwarmofheart; Intheeismovementnevercalm; SuchvervewasnotinDavidsPsalm. Seeklessmyfaults,buttakemybowl Tobethemeasureofthysoul; Thepleasureofmybitterbrew Isneverwithoutspiritsrue. 44 TheSaki,pouringhispurewine Uponmyrestlessheart Convertsthisquicksilverofmine Togold,bymagicart. Idonotknowifitbelight Withinmybreast,orflame; Ionlyknowitsradiancewhite Shineswithamoonlikegleam. Nature,allhushed,dothsuddenly Myquietheartassail; Theinstrumentinecstasy Playethitsownsweetscale. Grievenot,thoufool;thestarryskies Withinthisdesertwaste Havemanyfounts,thatsecretrise Andtothetorrenthaste. Othouwhodidstmysweetwinetake, Grievenotatmysharpsting; Itneedsmysting,thatImaywake Manfromhisslumbering. 45 Brightershallshinemensclay Thanangelslight,oneday; EarththroughourDestiny

    258CollectedPoeticalWorksofIqbal Turntoastarrysky. Thefanciesinourhead Thatuponstormswerefed Onedayshallsoar,andclear Thewhirlpoolofthesphere. Whyaskestthouofme? ConsiderMan,andsee How,Minddevelopedstill, Sublimethissubjectwill. Comefashionedforth,sublime. Thiscommonthought,intime, Andwithitsbeautysrapture EvenGodsheartshallcapture. 46 Ihaveneverdiscoveredwell Lawsway,andthewontthereof, Butknowhimaninfidel WhodenieththepowerofLove. ThetravellersoftheShrine OmayGodsuccourandaid, Thattheymaytrulydivine Mansrank,whoofclaywasmade. IdonotaskoftheWay; TheFriendismyonlyquest, ForsoIhaveheardmensay, Thefriend,thentheway,thatsbest! Europesphilosopher Somisseththerapturefine, Intheredbowlshinesmoreclear Thegleamofthecrimsonwine. Betteramanwereblind, Betterathousandwise, Thanknowledgetohaveinmind Thattheseeingheartdenies. Thoughintellectsjugglery Peculiarjoyimpart, Betterthansubtlety Isthefaithofasimpleheart. Ihavewashedmyheartstabletsclean Ofthelearningthatcharmedmyyouth, Openedmyteemingbrain Withthelancetofuttertruth. Farfromthethresholdnow OftheSultansgateIhavestrayed; NoinfidelI,tobow Toagodwhocannothingaid. 47 Far,farfromeveryothergo WiththeOneFriendupontheroad; SeekthouofGodthyselftoknow, AndseekinselfhoodforthyGod. Onepiercingglancecanneerimpart Theconsummationofitall: Thegaze,theintellect,theheart, Eachneedsitsvisionseveral. LoveisatBeingsboardtosup, Todrainitsglass,tillallisgone; Seeknottheworldrevealingcup, Seektheworldconqueringhandalone! Nakedoffootthetravellersare, Thornytheway,andhardindeed; Tillthoushallreachthyselfhoodfar, Takeacquiescenceforthysteed. Onlyinperfectpoverty Theproofofkingshipisdisplayed; Beneaththerushesseek,tosee TheroyalthroneofKaikobad. Lookonward;Lifeisbutaway Thattoanotherworlddothwend; Fromwhathasbeen,andpassedaway Depart,andeverseektheend. ButifFatesbuffetmakeththee Likethelamentingreedtomoon, Laydownthewinethoutookstfromme; Seeklinimenttomendthybone! 48 Theworld,butnotselfhood,thoucanstsee; Howlonginthyignorancewiltthousit? Withthyancientflameletthenightbelit? ThehandofMosesissleevedinthee. Setforththyfootfromthecirclingskies; Greaterandolderthanthesethouart; Fearestthoudeathinthydeathlessheart? Deathsbutapreythatbeforetheelies.

    Life,oncegiventhee,nonecantake; Tisforlackoffaithmenfaintanddie; Learntobesculptor,evenasI, Andhaplyanewthyselfhoodmake! 49 Intheaccidentsofnight Thereisnaughtcanmeaffright, Seeingthatthenightisborne Bythewheelingstarstomorn. Ofitsstationunaware, Ithasfalleninitsownsnare, Thisthylove,thatdidarise Fromthysupplicatingcries. Whentheheartgivesforthasigh, Tisofburninginwardly; Letitnotthylipsdefile; Breakitinthybreast,andsmile! Noneremainsintavernnow; BegofNaturessakithou Therichwinethatcannotpass Inthedrinkersnarrowglass. Notwithmosqueandchantedverse, Notwithlearningschoolsrehearse Toreposereturnstheheart WhenitsDarlingdothdepart. 50 Whatmanartthou,andwherethyhome? Intheblueskies Thestarshaveopened,toseetheecome, Athousandeyes! WhyshallItellwhatthouhastdone, Whatthounowart? MahmudisnowwithAyazone Thisbreaksmyheart! NoMilkyWaythoumountestup Atprayertokneel; TheSufisandthepoetscup Thysouldothsteal. ThoughEuropemanyknotsuntied Thatchainedthythought, Intoxicationmagnified Hernextdraughtbrought.

    PersianPsalms259 MuchoftheBalanceandtheScroll Iheartheesay; Strange,thatthouseestnotatall Thisjudgementday! Blessedtheman,whoinhisbreast Theshrinehathknown, Flutteredawhile,thenfromthenest Ofspeechwasflown. Nomorethetavernandtheschool Ivenerate; Idonotreckonworshipful Thebrowsweptgate! 51 Intheabodeofpassion,where Thedustisfraughtwithpain, Shinethineveryatomthere Purespiritwithoutstain. NoMagianwinefromMagianboy Therevellerstheretake; Oneglanceofraptureandofjoy Eachfragileglassdothbreak. Letmadnesssurgenotintheeso Whenthoudoststandatprayer; Keepfirmthyreason;donotgo Withshreddedraimentthere! 52 Theyoungbeloved,theancientwine, ThemaidsofParadise, Thesejoysmenreckonrareandfine Charmnotthetrulywise. Whateereternalthoudostdeem, Mountain,andsea,andshore, Land,plain,whateerassureddothseem, Thesepass,andarenomore. ThelearningoftheWesterner, TheEastsphilosophy, Allisanidolhouseofprayer Andidolsnothingbe! Crossnotthisdesertterrified; Fixonthyselfthythought; Thouonlyart,andallbeside, Yea,alltheworld,isnaught!

    260CollectedPoeticalWorksofIqbal Uponthiswaymineeyelashes Havequarriedoutofstone, Norstagenorcaravanthereis, Andshiftingsandsarenone. 53 Qalandars,whototheirsway Waterstrivetowinandclay, Fromthemonarchtributebear Thoughthebeggarsrobetheywear. Theyappear,androundthesun Andthemoontheirropeisspun; Theyretire,andintheirbreast TimeandSpacereposeatrest. Whentherevelrulestheday Brightasshimmeringsilksarethey. Yetwhenbattleistoward Forthesacrificeprepared. Anewordertheydevise Forthebroadanddappledskies, Beartheancientstarsandall Ontheirbackstofuneral. Timehathfromherfaceuntied Morrowsveil,tolayaside; Yettodaymenstilldelight Inthewineofyesternight. Hoversonmyliptheword Thatmustneverbedeclared; Strange,thelearnedofthetown Silentare,norevenfrown! 54 AdoublehandledswordamI Laidnakedbythecirclingsky; FortunehathsharpenedmeinSpace, AndwhettedmeuponTimesface. Iamtheworldoffantasy; Thegeniusofeternity Theworldofnightingaleandrose Hathshattered,fashioningmeforthose. Theyouthfulwinetocheerthesoul ThatIampouringinthebowl Isfromthevat,wherebymyjar Andglassdecantermoltenare. Thebreathisburninginmybreast; Thesanctuaryismynest, Andmenmayrecognizemythroat Bythegreatardourofmynote. Wreckedisthebarquetheancientguide Builtoutofsense,thereintoride; Blestistheonewhofashionedme Tobehisvesselonthesea. 55 Eachatomsbodylikeaspark Isetaquivering, Eachatomquiversthroughthedark Andsoarsasonawing. Listtomymusicburningnew! Eachdiamantinegrain Ifashionlikeadropofdew Totricklesoftasrain. Frommanifestingsstagewhenbreak Mysoft,sweetmelodies, EveninthedeadofnightImake Thedawndesiretorise. Joseph,concealedfromsightsolong, Ihaverevealedanew, ThatImayfiretheneedythrong Hisbeautytopursue. Dearlove,thatdothmanspatiencetry, Todustinecstasy Hathgiveneyestoweep,andI Thewondrousjoytosee 56 Evertobeaboutwithmen Proveththeselfdothnotattain; Tofriendsbethouastranger,then, Whoartfamiliarwithpain. Howlongbeforethepalacegate Ofprinceswiltthoubowthyface? FromGod,Whodidthysoulcreate, Learnthoutheprideofmatchlessgrace. Thewarriorslovewillcomeoneday Tosuchapointofexcellence Thatnoticehewillnomorepay Tomortalbeautysblandishments.

    Isangbeforethesanctuary Sosadasongofheartsdesire, Thateachinitiatelearnedfromme Thejoyofseparationsfire. Unseeingarethebuyerseyes, AndIrejoiceandjubilate BecauseLovespreciousmerchandise Remainethstillimmaculate. Come,letusonthetuliptread Anddrinkthewinecupfearlessly; Lawfulitis,ifloversshed Thebloodofancientpiety. GoforthfromMuslimcompany, AndinIslamthyrefugetake; ForMuslimscountasequity Themeasuresinfideltheymake. 57 LikeatulipsflameIburn InyourpresenceasIturn; Bymylife,andyours,Iswear YouthofPersiaeverfair! Ihavedived,anddivedagain Withmythoughtsintolifesbrain UntilIprevailedtofind Everysecretofyourmind. SunandmoonIgazedonthese FarbeyondthePleiades, Andrebuiltasanctuary Inyourinfidelity. Ihavetwistedwelltheblade Tillitsedgewassharpermade; Palethegleamandlustreless Wastedinyourwilderness. Mythoughtsimagesdispense TotheOrientsindigence ThebrightrubythatIgain FromyourminesofBadakhshan. Comestheman,tofreeatlast Slavesconfinedinfettersfast; Throughthewindowsinthewall OfyourprisonIseeall. Makearingaboutmenow; Inmybreastafiresaglow

    PersianPsalms261 Thatyourforebearslitoneday, Thingsofwaterandofclay. 58 Softmybreathdothpass SoftasAprilairs; Jasminesweetthegrass Springethfrommytears. Deserttulipglows WiththebloodIshed Asinbeakershews Wineallrubyred. Soarethsomyflight Oerthehighestsphere Thatthesoulsoflight Seektotrapmethere. Laboursevernew Makemansdusttoglow; Moonandstarstilldo Aslongtimeago. MyselfslampIlit, NowthatMoseshand Menhavehiddenit Neaththewristletband. Come,Ocometoprayer; Courtnoprincesdoor: Soourfatherswere Whentheworldwaspoor. 59 Leavehimwhoneverwontosight, Andbearsreportalone; Whomakeslongspeech,butthedelight Ofvisiongivestonone. TobardandscholarlistenedI, Philosophertoboot; Althoughtheirpalmisproudandhigh, Ityieldsnorleafnorfruit. Thegleamthathoaryacolyte Soprideshimselfupon Revealsathousandshadesofnight, Butneverglowofdawn. IhaveachargegainstGodtolay ThatstillIkeepconcealed;

    262CollectedPoeticalWorksofIqbal Hetakesmypreciousheartaway, AndJosephdoesnotyield. Neitherinidolhousenorshrine ThatsakiIcanfind Togrant,noembersfitfulshine, Butsplendourunconfined. 60 Itchancedwithinthedesertnigh Acaravanwaspassingby, Andpresentlytherereachedmyear Theleaderscarol,loudandclear. IffromsomePharaohsdarkredoubt AJosephmightatlastcomeout, Openforalltoplunderlies Acaravanofmerchandise. 61 Fool!Istherethensuchhopeinthee OfwinningEuropessympathy? Thefalcongrievesnotovermuch Aboutthebirdthatsinhisclutch. Shameonthee,onlytodesire Rubiesbequeathedtheebythysire! Istherenotonedelightalone Towintheerubiesfromthestone. Speaknotabouttheworldtome, Ifitbenotorifitbe; IonlyknowthatIamI, Theworldillusionletgoby. Trembleseachtavernglasswithfear Becausetheofficerishere, Exceptoneloversbowldothmake Theverystoneswithdreadtoshake. Saystthouthatveiledtheselfhoodis? Sayon;butletmetelltheethis Tearnotthisveilintoashred; Narrowsthevisioninthehead. Theancientbough,beneathwhoseshade Thylittlesproutingwingswerelaid, Wereitintoshametomoveatlast Thynest,whenallitsleavesarecast? Callthatasong,whichNaturebrings Toserveasmusicforherstrings; Whatuseisintheminstrelsy ThatallwithNaturedothagree? 62 EschewtheWest,anddonotbe BewitchedbyEuropeswizardry; Notworthabarley,inmyview, Isallherancientandhernew. MightyDarius,Iskandar, KhusrauandKaikobadallare Abladeofgrassupontheway Sweptbyapassingwind,today. Lifeistheselftobeautify, Toguardtheselfrightjealously; Uponacaravanthouart Fareonwithall,butgoapart! Radiantthoucamestfromthesky, Farbrighterthanthesunonhigh; Solive,thateverymotemaybe Illuminedbythybrilliancy. Thouhastnotsparedthypreciousring IdlytoAhrimantofling Topledgethewhichitwerenotwell EventotrustyGabriel. Thetavernisashamed,because Sonarrowisbecomeourglass; Abeakertake,andprudently Drinkwineandthenbeoffwiththee! 63 Asecrettis,tisevident (Thousayst)thisworldofhueandscent: Go,strikethyselfuponitswire Thouarttheplectrum,itthelyre. Thegazedisclosedinecstasy Tremblestoviewitspurity, Andyetthousaystitisaveil. Acovering,athingunreal! Pulldownthepoleoftheimmense Thatstrutsheavensceruleantents, Forlikeasparkitnakedlies Beforethecontemplativeeyes. HighParadiseisnotsofair AsthisclaygarmentthatIwear;

    Withinthissanctuaryofmine Isholyfire,andjoydivine. Ilosemyselfalittletime, Iloseawhilethegreatsublime, Thetwaindiscoveringpresently Omiracle,Omystery! 64 Thisbrandofgrief,Hisloveapart, Hathsownagardeninmyheart; Odesertflameanemone, Ihaveawordtosaytothee! Bestinthewilderness,alone, Tobreathethesoulconsuminggroan; YetwhatcanI,condemnedforgood Towrestlewiththemultitude? 65 WhenthetulipsheartIviewed Withthegazeofcertitude, AllIsawwasecstasy, Sighs,andsobbingbitterly. Inthehighestandtheleast Islifesquivermanifest; Overplainandhillanddell Everleapsthiswildgazelle. Lifeisnotofusalone, Lifeisnotforustoown; Lifeiseverywheretosee Ah,andwhencecamelifetobe? 66 Thisisaworld,thatliketoit, Eachboundlessis,andinfinite, Animageeach,afantasy, Asmokewavefromthetorchinme. Twomomentsthisandthatendure, Ionlyeverlasting,sure; Thatofbutlittleworth,asthis, Myselfthesoletruecoinis. Heretoabide,andtheretodwell, Bothhereandtherealittlespell; Whatismylabour,hereandthere? Thelamentationofdespair! Thisworldandthatmypathwaylay,

    PersianPsalms263 Inthisandthatislossmypay; Eachmybriefnestanddwellingplace Bothletmekindle,andbothraze! 67 Springiscome;brightglancesdart Inthetulipsbowloffire; Thousandthousandsighsupspire Fromeachseveralembersheart. Pourastoupofrubyglow Oerthegardensdustybed; Strangeandshy,inautumnsdread, Tulipandnarcissusgrow. Hueandscentworldfillsthineeyes; Whattheheartis,knowestthou? Tisamoon,thatrounditsbrow Castsahalooftheskies. 68 TheArtist,Whosevastmind Bothdayandnightdesigned, Engravingthese,displays UponHimselfHisgaze. Sufi!Stepoutbefore Thydimanddustystore; Naturehasmerchandise Toofferatwhatprice! Down,andthestarsandmoon, Nightfall,thesunatnoon Alltheseunveiledtheeye Forbutoneglancemaybuy! 69 Thisancientuniverse Newyouthmustnowrehearse, Itstremblingbladeofgrass Hugemountainsshouldsurpass. Thehandfulofpoorclay Thatdidaglancedisplay Allviewing,inthebrain Mustshapeacryofpain. Ouragedmoonandsun Thecoursehaveneverrun; Freshstarswemustpursue Tobuildtheworldanew.

    264CollectedPoeticalWorksofIqbal Eachimageofdelight Thatdawnsuponmysight Isfair;yetfairerstill TheimagethatIwill. Godsaid,Theworldsolies, Andsaynototherwise; SaidAdam,SoIsee; Butthusitoughttobe! 70 Inthemeadatulipblows Inwhosebreastnoyearningglows, Anarcissus,languidtoo, Yetitlackedtheeyetoview. Billowingbreathwasintheclay, Butnoheartdiditdisplay; Caravanupontheroad Suchwaslife,yetwheretheload? Timeitselfwasvoidandfree Ofthetoperssongofglee, Winewasintheglassaflame Yetwasnonetoquaffthesame. Sinaislightningmadecomplaint Thatdesirewasdumbandfaint; Inthepeacefulvalleythere Silentwasthevoiceofprayer. Loveuponourwoeexprest Buildsanewthegreatunrest, Elsenomurmureverstirs Fromthesesilentbanqueters. 71 Whencehaththiscommotionswirled Inourold,slowmovingworld, Thateachgirdledinfidel Likeareedofgriefdothtell? Inthehutofthefakir, Inthepalaceoftheameer Thereispainandthereisruth Hugetobowthebackofyouth. Whereiscure?Forthedisease Withthecuredothyetincrease; Scienceisallwizardry, Meandeceit,andtrickery. Adamsshipridesnotthemain Savethetorrentstriveandstrain; Everyheartathousandwise Doththehelmsmanagonize. Oflifesstorydonotseek Anytaleformetospeak; AllitspainIsufferdlong, Anddepartedwithasong. Ihaveletmybreathtoride; Withthebreezeofmorningtide; Ihavewanderedinthismead Yetnorosehathknownmytread. Farfromcottageandfromstreet, Yetinbothabroad,andfleet, Withthevisionofthemoon Ihavegazedthisworldupon! 72 Tulipinthemountainsblowing, Lampinmeadandgardenglowing, Gazeonme,forIwillgive Guidanceonthewaytolive. Wearenotthepigmentcharming, Northescatteredscentdisarming, Wearethatwhichmovesconfined Intheheart,andinthemind. Drunkennessiswineengendered, Springethnotofgoblettendered, Thoughitneedsthegoblet,too, Toconsumethewine,tistrue. Letthybreastbeflameconceiving, Forwithinthisnightofliving Selfmaynevercometosight Savediscoveredbythislight. Waveofflame,Obarethybosom Tothemorningbreeze;Oblossom, Donotseekthedew,toquell Thyheartsfierycrucible! 73 Iamaslavesetfree, AndLovestillleadethme; Loveismyleaderstill, Mindbowstodomywill.

    Thetumultflarethup Outofmycirclingcup; Thisismyeveningstar, Myfullmoon,flamingfar. Thespiritsleptatrest, Desirestirrednotthebreast, Thenstruckadrunkenair Caughtinmycirclingsnare. Oworldofscentandhue, Howlongshallwesodo? Deaththysurvivalproves MylivingallisLoves. TheOnemythoughtreveals, TheOnemythoughtconceals; HereisHisdwellingplace Beholdmyloftygrace! 74 Silentrosebudinherheart Hadasecret,veiledapart, Sufferedcountlessachesandwoes Buffetedbythymeandrose. Soshesought,tokeepherword, Breezeofspringandmeadowbird, Puttingfaithinthese(yetboth Soaredonwing)toguardhertroth [TranslatedbyA.J.Arberry] 75 Ibowdownbeforemyselfthereisnotemple orKabahleft! ThisoneismissinginArabia,thatonein otherlands. Thepetalsofroseandtuliphavelosttheir colourandmoisture; Thelamentsofbirdshavelosttheirmelody. IntheworkshopthatistheworldIseeno newdesigns: Preexistencehas,perhaps,runoutof blueprints. Theheavenlybodiesnolongerwantto revolve: Dayandnightare,perhaps,unabletomove.

    PersianPsalms265 Theyhaveputuptheirfeetbeforereaching theirdestination: Theearthlingshave,perhaps,nobreathleftin theirchests. EithertheRegisterofPossibleshasnoblank pagesleft OrthePenofFatehasgrowntootiredto write. [TranslatedbyMustansirMir]

    NEWGARDENOF MYSTERY
    PROLOGUE
    Ihaveimpartedinsighttothepupilofyour eye, Andcreatedanewworldinyourself; AlltheEastisasleep;hiddenfromtheeyesof thestars, Ihavecreatedmorningbythemelodyoflife.

    INTRODUCTION
    Theoldardourhasdisappearedfromthelife oftheEast; Itsbreathwaveredandsoulleftitsbody Likeapicturewithoutthechainofbreath Anddoesnotknowwhatthetasteoflifeis. Itsheartlostdesireandcraving, Itsfluteceasedtoproducenotes. Iamexpressingmyideasinadifferentform, AndwritinginreplytothebookofMahmud. SincethetimeoftheShaikh, Nomanhasgiventhesparksoffiretoour life. Welayontheearthwithshroudsaroundour bodies, Anddidnotexperienceasingleresurrection. ThatwisemanofTabrizwitnessedbeforehis eyes Calamitiesthatresultedfromtheinvasionof Genghis.

    266CollectedPoeticalWorksofIqbal Isawarevolutionofanothertype: Appearanceofanewsun. Iremovedveilfromthefaceofmeaning, Andgavesuninthehandsofamote. DontyouthinkIamintoxicatedwithout wine, Andspintaleslikespoets. Youwillseenogoodfromalowperson, Whoaccusesmeofbeingapoet. Ihavenothingtodowiththestreetofthe beloved, Anddonothaveagriefstrickenheartnora longingforthebeloved; Neitherismyearththedustofastreet, Noriswithinmyclayaheartwithout selfcontrol. MymissioninlifeisinlinewithGabrielthe Truthful, Ihaveneitherarival,noramessenger,nora porter. Thoughamendicant,Ihavethewherewithal ofMoses: Kinglypompunderabeggarsgarment. IfIamearth,desertcannotcontainme; Ifwater,rivercannotencompassme. Theheartofastonetremblesatmyglass, Theoceanofmythoughtiswithoutashore. Behindmycurtainlieconcealedseveral destinies, Andseveralresurrectionstakebirthatmy hand. ForamomentIretireduntomyself, Icreatedanimmortalworld. Iamnotashamedofsuchpoetry, ForinahundredyearsanAttarmightnot appear.1 Abattleoflifeanddeathisbeingwagedin mysoul, Myeyeisrivetedonimmortallife. Isawyourclaystrangertolife, HenceIbreathedintoyourbodyofmyown soul. IamwhollyaffectedbythefirethatIpossess: Illuminethedarknessofyournightbymy lamp. Heartwassownintothesoilofmybodylike aseed, Adifferentdestinywaswrittenonmytablet: Tometheidealofkhudiissweetashoney. WhatelsecanIdo?Mywholestockconsists ofthisexperience. FirstItastedthefruitofthisexperience myself, ThenIdecidedtoshareitwiththepeopleof theEast. IfGabrielweretogothroughthisbook, Hewouldcastasidethepure[Divine]Light asifitweredust; Hewouldbewailabouthis[low]station, AndrelatetoGodtheconditionofhisheart: InolongerdesireunveiledEpiphany, Idesirenothingbuthiddenheartsore. Iamreadytoforegoeternalunion, FornowIrealisewhatsweetnessisin lamentation! Givemetheprideandsubmissivenessof man, Giveuntomyheartburningandconsuming ofman.

    QUESTION1
    FirstofallIamperplexedaboutmythought: Whatisthatwhichiscalledthought? Whatsortofthoughtistheconditionofmy path? Whyisitsometimesobedience,sometimes sin? ANSWER Whatalightthereiswithintheheartofman! Alightthatismanifestinspiteofits invisibility. Isawitintheconstancyofchange, Isawitbothaslightandfire. Sometimesitsfireisnourishedby argumentationandreasoning, Sometimesitslightisderivedfromthebreath ofGabriel, Whatalifeilluminatingandheartkindling light!

    ThequotationisfromTheGardenofMysteryby MahmoodShabistry
    1

    Thesunisnothinginfaceofasinglerayof thislight. Conjoinedwithdust,itisabovelimitationsof space; Chainedtothealternationofdayandnight,it isfreefromthebondsoftime. Thecalculationofitstimeisnotthrough breath, Thereisnonelikeitinseekingand discovering. Sometimesitfeelsexhaustedandsitsonthe shore, Sometimesashorelessoceanisinitscup. ItisboththeriverandthestaffofMoses, Onaccountofwhichtheriverisdividedinto two. Itisadeerwhosepastureisthesky, Whodrinkswaterfromthestreamofthe MilkyWay. Earthandskyareitshaltingplaces, Itwalksaloneamidacaravan. Someofitsstatesare:theworldofdarkness andlight, Thesoundofthetrumpet,death,paradise, andHouri. ItgivesbothtoIblisandAdamopportunityto develop, Andprovidesthemachanceofexpansions. Eyeisimpatientatitssight, ItscharmsevenbeguileGod. Withoneeye,itseesitsownprivacy, Withtheothereye,itlooksatitsapparent lustre. Ifitclosesoneeye,itisasin; Ifitseeswithbotheyes,itisthetrue conditionofthepath. Outofitslittlestream,itproducesanocean, Itbecomesapearlandthensettlesatits bottom. Soonittakesadifferentform; Becomesadiverandcatchesitselfagain. Inittherearenoiselesscommissions; Ithascolourandsoundperceptiblewithout eyeandear. Thereisaworldhiddeninitsglass, Butitrevealsitselftouspiecemeal. Lifemakesitintoalassoandthrowsit

    PersianPsalms267 Tocatcheverythinglowandhigh. Byitsmeansitensnaresitself, Andwringsalsotheneckofduality. Onedaythetwoworldsfallapreytoit Andarecaughtintoitsbeautifullasso. Ifyouconquerboththeseworlds, Youwillbecomeimmortalevenifeverything elsedies Donotsetfootinthedesertofsearchlazily; First,takeholdofthatworldwhichlies withinyou. Ifyouarelow,becomestrongbyconquering theself. IfyouwishtoseekGod,getneareryourself. Ifyoubecomeproficientinconqueringself, Conqueringtheworldwillbecomeeasyfor you. Happyisthedaywhenyouconquerthis world, Andpiercethebosomoftheskies. Themoonwillprostratebeforeyou, Andyouthrowoveritalassoofwavesof smoke. Youwillbefreeinthisancientworld, Abletofashiontheidolstoyourpurpose; Toholdinthegraspofyourhandallthe world Oflightandsound,ofcolourandsmell; Tochangeitsquantitativeaspect, Tomoulditaccordingtoyourpurpose; Nottobecaptivatedbyitssorrowsand delights Tobreakthespellofitsnineskies; Togodownintoitsheartlikethepointofan arrow, Nottoexchangeyourwheatforitsbarley; Thisisindeedthetruekinglyglory, ThisistheStatethatislinkedtoreligion.

    QUESTION2
    Whatisthisoceanwhoseshoreisknowledge? Whatisthatpearlwhichisfoundinitsdepth? ANSWER EvermovingLifeisaflowingocean, Consciousnessisitsshore. Whatanoceanthatisdeepandsurging

    268CollectedPoeticalWorksofIqbal Athousandmountainsanddesertsareonits bank. Donttalkaboutitssurgingwaves, Foreachhadoverfloweditsbank. Itlefttheoceanandimpartedmoisturetothe desert, Itgavetotheeyethesenseofquantityand quality. Whateverthingcomesintoitspresence, Getsilluminedthroughthegraceofits consciousness. Itissatisfiedwithitsprivacyandisnot inclinedtoassociationwithothers, Yetallthingsareilluminedbyitslight. Firstitbrightensitup, Thenitensnaresitinamirror. Itsconsciousnessmakesitfamiliarwiththe world, Theworldmadeitawareofitspotentiality. Intellectremovesveilfromitsface, Butspeechrevealsitmuchbetter. Yetitisnotconfinedtothismundane world Itisonlyoneofitsstagesinthepathof evolution. Youlookupontheworldasexistingoutside you: Thesemountainsanddeserts,oceansand mines; Thisworldofcolourandsmellisournosegay; Itisindependentandyetintimatelyrelatedto us. Theegoboundthemallbyitsoneglance: Theearthandthesky,themoonandthesun. Ourhearthasasecretgatewaytoit, Foreveryexistentdependsforitsexistence uponourperception. Ifnobodysees,itbecomescontemptible; Ifanybodysees,itbecomesmountainsand oceans. Theworldhassignificancethroughourseeing it Itstreegrowsbyourgrowth. Theproblemofsubjectandobjectisa mystery; Theheartofeveryparticleofmatteris expressingitssupplication: Oobserver,makemeyourobject, Makemeexistentbythegraceofyoursight. Theperfectionofthebeingofathingliesin beingpresent, Inbecominganobjectforanobserver; Itsdefect,nottobebeforeoureyes, Nottobeilluminedbyourawareness. Theworldisnothingbutourmanifestation, Forwithoutustherewouldbenoworldof lightandsound, Youalsoshouldcravehelpbyassociating withit, Disciplineyoureyesbyitstwistsandturns. Restassuredthatmasterhuntsmen Havesoughthelpinthismatterfrominsects. Withitshelp,keepawatchfuleyeonyourself; YouarelikeGabrielthetruthful;takewings. Opentheeyeofintellectonthisworldof plurality, Sothatyoumayenjoytherevelationsofthe One. Takeyoursharefromthesmelloftheshirt, WhilesittinginKanan,getfragrancefrom EgyptandYemen. Egoisthehunter,thesunandthemoonare itsprey; Theyarechainedtothestringsofhis intellectualefforts. Throwyourselfonthisworldlikefire! Makeanassaultonthevisibleandthe invisibleworldsalike.

    QUESTION3
    Whatistheunionofthecontingentandthe necessary? Whatarenearandfar,moreandless? ANSWER Theworldofhowandwhyhasthree dimension Intellectcontrolsitsquantitativeaspect. ThisistheworldofTusiandEuclid. Thefitobjectofearthmeasuringintellect. Itstimeandspacearerelative, Andsoareitsearthandsky. Drawyourbowandfindthetarget, Learnfrommethesecretofascension.

    DonotseektheAbsoluteinthismundane world FortheAbsoluteisnothingbuttheLightof theHeavens. Realityisbeyondtimeandspace, Dontsayanymorethattheuniverseis withoutalimit. Itslimitisinternal,notexternal; Therearenodistinctionsoflowandhigh, moreorless,initsinternalaspect. Itsinternalaspectisdevoidofhighandlow, Butitsexternalaspectisliabletoextension. Infinityisnotamenabletoourintellect, Oneinitshandbecomesathousand. Asitislame,itlikesrest; Itdoesnotseethekernel;itthereforelooks towardstheshell. AswedividedRealityintoseveralspheres, Wemadeadistinctionofchangeandrest. Innonspatialsphereintellectintroduced spatialcategories, Likeabeltitgirdledtimerounditswaist. Wedidnotlookfortimewithinthedepthof ourhearts, Andsowecreatedmonthsandyears,nights anddays. Yourmonthsandyearsareofnovalue: JustponderovertheQuranicverse,How longdidyouremain? Reachwithinyourselfandretirefromthis noisyworld, Throwyourselfintotheinnerrecessesofyour heart. Totalkofbodyandsoulastwoseparate entitiesiswrong; Toseethemastwoissinful. Thewholesecretoftheuniverseliesinthe soul, Bodyisoneofitsmodesofexpression. ThebrideofRealityadorneditselfbythe hennaofform, Itassumeddifferentshapesforits manifestation. Realityweavesveilsforitsface, Foritfindsdelightindisplay. SincetheWestviewedbodyandsoulas separate,

    PersianPsalms269 ItalsoregardedStateandReligionastwo. Thechurchmanonlytellshisbeads, ForhehasnoworkoftheStatetoperform. Seedeceitandartificeinstatecraft: Itisabodywithoutasoul,orasoulwithouta body. Makeintellectacompanionofyourheart; Behold,forinstance,theTurkishnation. ByimitationoftheWest,theTurkslosttheir individuality; TheydidnotseeanylinkbetweenStateand Religion. WelookedattheOneascompoundofso manyparts Thatwecreatednumeralstocountit. Doyouthinkthatthisancientworldisa handfulofearth? ItisafleetingmomentofGodsactivity. Thescientiststendtoadornadeadbody; TheyneitherpossesstheHandofMosesnor theBreathofJesus. Ihaveseennothingofvalueinthistypeof science, Ihavebeencravingforawisdomofanother sort. Ibelievethattheworldisundergoinga revolution, Itsinsideisaliveandinconvulsions. Passbeyondyournumerals, Lookforawhilewithinyourselfandleave. Inauniversewhereapartisgreaterthanthe whole, ThecalculationsofRaziandTusiare irrelevant. ForawhilefamiliariseyourselfwithAristotle, Foranotherwhilesitinthecompanyof Bacon. Butthenyoumustpassbeyondtheirstand, Dontgetlostinthisstage,journeyon. Withtheaidofthatintellectthatdealswith quantities Probethedepthsofminesandoceans, Mastertheworldofhowandwhy, CatchthemoonandPleiadesfromthesky. Butthenlearnwisdomofanothersort, Freeyourselffromthesnareofnightandday.

    270CollectedPoeticalWorksofIqbal Yourrealplaceisbeyondthismundane world, Aspireforarightthatiswithoutaleft. Lovedoesnotacquireinsightwithout company, Andwithoutcompany,itdoesnotbecome selfconscious. Inourassembly,therearedivine manifestations,behold! TheworldisnonexistentandHeisexistent, behold. Doorsandwalls,cities,townsandstreetsare notthere, Forherethereisnothingexistentexceptwe andHe. SometimesHemakesHimselfastrangerto us, SometimesHeplaysuponusasupona musicalinstrument. SometimeswefashionHisidoloutofstone, SometimesweprostratebeforeHimwithout havingseenHim. SometimesweteareveryveilofNature, AndboldlyseeHisbeautifulface. Whatfancyhasthishandfulofdust? Itisduetothisfancythathisinnerselfis illumined. Whatanicefancythathebewailsin separation Andyethegrowsanddevelopsthroughit. Thisseparationdevelopedinhimsucha spiritualinsight, Thatheturnedhisduskintoadawn. Hemadetheegosubjecttoaffliction: Thusturnedtheancientgriefintoan everlivingjoy. Hegotstringsofpearlsfromthetearsofhis eyes Fromthetreeofbewailinghegotsweetfruit. Topresstheegotightlytothebosom Istoturndeathintoeverlastinglife. WhatisLove?Itistotieallthedifferent stagesinaknot. WhatisLove?Itistopassbeyondallgoals. Lovedoesnotknowofanytermination, Itsdawnhasnodusk. Therearenobendsinitswayasinthatof intellect, Initslustreofamoment,thereisaworld. Thousandsofworldsliealongourpath,

    QUESTION4
    Howdidtheeternalandtemporalseparate, Thatonebecametheworld,andtheother God? IftheknowerandknownaretheOnepure essence, Whataretheaspirationsofthishandfulof earth? ANSWER Thelifeoftheegoistobringnonegointo existence, Theseparationoftheknowerandknownis good. Ourideasofeternalandtemporalaredueto ourwayofreckoning, Ourreckoningistheresultofthespellof mathematicaltime. Weconstantlytalkofyesterdayand tomorrow, Wedealwithis,was,andmightbe. ToseverourselvesfromHimisournature, Andalsotoberestlessandnottoreachthe goal. Neitherdowegetworthinseparationfrom Him, NordoesHefeelpeacewithoutunionwith us; NeitherHewithoutus,norwewithoutHim! Howstrange! Ourseparationisseparationinunion. Separationgivestothisdust(i.e.man)an insight, Itgivestheweightofamountaintoastraw. Separationisatokenoflove; Itagreeswiththenatureoflovers. Ifwearealive,itisduetothisaffliction(of separation), Andifweareimmortal,itisduetoit. WhatisIandHe?Itisadivinemystery! IandHeareawitnesstoourimmortality. ThelightoftheEssenceiseverywhere, hiddenandapparent; Toliveincompanyisreallife.

    Howcanourendeavoursreachtheirfinale? OtravellerIliveforeveranddieforever, Takeholdoftheworldthatcomesbeforeyou. Itisnotthegoalofourjourneytomerge ourselvesinHisocean. IfyoucatchholdofHim,itisnotfana (extinction). Itisimpossibleforanegotobeabsorbedin anotherego, Fortheegotobeitselfisitsperfection.

    PersianPsalms271 Itsappearanceisliketherisingofthesun. Intheinnermostheartofoursisitssun, Ourdustisilluminedthroughitspotency. YouasktobeinformedaboutI,and Whatismeantbytravelintoyourself. Iinformedyouabouttherelationofbodyand soul TravelintoyourselfandseewhatIis. Totravelintoself?Itistobebornwithout fatherandmother, TocatchPleiadesfromtheedgeoftheroof; Toholdeternitywithasinglestrokeof anguish, Toseewithouttheraysofthesun; Toobliterateeverysignofhopeandfear, TosundertheriverlikeMoses, Tobreakthisspellofseaandland, Tosplitthemoonwithafinger. Sotoreturnfromthisexperienceofthe spacelessworld, Thatitiswithinhisheart,andtheworldinhis hand. Butitisdifficulttounravelthissecret: Hereseeingisvaluableanddescribing worthless. WhatcanIsayaboutIanditsbrilliance? ItismanifestfromtheQuranictext,We proposed. Theheavensareinterrorofitsglory, Timeandspaceareinitsgrip. Itsoughtrefugeintheheartofman, Andhasfallentothelotofthishandfulof dust. Itisdistinctfromtheotherandyetrelatedto it, Islostwithinitselfandyetconjoinedwiththe other. Whatkindofaspirationthishandfulofdust has Thatitsflightisbeyondthelimitationsoftime andspace. Itisinprisonandyetfree!Whatisthis? Itisthelasso,theprey,andthehunter!What isthis? Thereisalampwithinyourheart; Whatisthislightwhichisinyourmirror? Dontbenegligent,youareitstrustee,

    QUESTION5
    WhatamI?TellmewhatImeans. Whatisthemeaningoftravelintoyourself? ANSWER Egoistheamuletfortheprotectionofthe universe. ThefirstrayofitsessenceisLife. Lifeawakensfromitssweetdream, Itsinside,whichisone,becomesmany. Neitheritdevelopswithoutourexpansion, Nordoweexpandwithoutitsdevelopment. Itsinnercoreisashorelesssea, Theheartofeverydropisatumultuouswave. Ithasnoinclinationtorest, Itsmanifestationisnothingbutindividuals. Lifeisfireandegosarelikeitsflames; Likestarstheyare(both)stationaryand moving. Withoutgoingoutside,itlookstowards others; Thoughincompany,isyetinprivacy. Justseeitsselfmeditation, Itdevelopsoutofthetroddenearth. Hiddenfromtheeyes,itisintumult, Itisconstantlyinsearchofadornment. Itisinperpetualactivitythroughitsinternal ardour, Asifitisatwarwithitself. Theworldgetsorderthroughthisstrifeofthe ego! Ahandfulofdustbecomestranslucent throughstrife. Fromitsray,nothingcomesintobeingsave egos, Fromitssea,nothingappearssavepearls. Theearthlygarbisaveilforkhudi,

    272CollectedPoeticalWorksofIqbal Whatfollythatyoudonotlookwithinyour self! Fromdeterminismitpassedovertofreedom. Whenit(ego)removesfromitselfthedustof determinism, Itdrivesitsworldlikeacamel. Theskydoesnotrevolvewithoutits permission, Nordostarsshinewithoutitsgrace. Onedayitrevealsitshiddennature, Andseesitsessencewithitsowneyes. Rowsofheavenlychoirstandoneithersideof theroad, Waitingforaglimpseofitscountenance. Theangelgetswinefromitsvine, Itgetssignificancefromitsearth. Youaskaboutthewayofitsseeking; Comedowntothestateoflamentation. Changeyourdaysandnightsforeternity, Changefromintellecttothemorning lamentation(intuition). Intellecthasitssourceinsenses, Lamentationgetslightfromlove. Intellectgraspsthepart,lamentationthe whole Intellectdiesbutlamentationisimmortal. Intellecthasnocategoriestocomprehend eternity, Itcountsmomentsasthehandsofthewatch. Itcontrivesdaysandnightsandmornings; Itcannotcatchtheflames;thereforeittakes onsparks. Thelamentationoftheloversistheultimate goal, Inonemomentofitlieshiddenaworld. Whentheegomanifestsitspotentialities, Itremovesitsinnerknotsandveil. Youdonothavethatlightbywhichitsees Youlookuponitasmomentaryandmortal. Whyfearthatdeathwhichcomesfrom without?2 ForwhentheIripensintoaselfithasno dangerofdissolution. Thereisamoresubtleinnerdeath Whichmakesmetremble!
    ThelinesWhyfearreallyourdeatharetaken fromIqbalsowntranslationintheessay McTaggartsPhilosophy.
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    QUESTION6
    Whatisthatpartwhichisgreaterthanits whole? Whatisthewaytofindthatpart? ANSWER Egoisgreaterthanwhatweimagineittobe; Egoisgreaterthanthewholewhichyousee. Itfallsfromtheheavenagainandagainto rise, Itfallsintotheseaoftheworldtorise. Whoelseintheworldisselfconscious? Whoelsecanflywithoutwings? Itliesindarknessandyethasalightinits bosom, Outsidetheparadiseandyethasahouriin embrace! Withthecharmingwisdomthatitpossesses, Itbringsoutpearlsfromthedepthoflife. Theimpulseoflifeiseternal, Butlookedatfromoutside,itisboundby time. Uponitsdestinydependsthepositionofthis universe, Itsmanifestationandpreservationofit. Whatdoyouaskaboutitsnature? Destinyisnotsomethingseparatefromits nature. WhatshouldIsayaboutitscharacter? Outwardlyitisdetermined,inwardlyitis free. SuchisthesayingoftheLordofBadr, Thatfaithliesbetweendeterminismand indeterminism. Youcalleverycreaturetobedetermined, Tobeconfinedtothechainsofnearand far. ButthesoulisfromthebreathoftheCreator, Whichlivesinprivacywithallits manifestations. Determinismwithregardtoitisoutof question, Forsoulwithoutfreedomisnotasoul. Itlayinambushonthisworldofquantitative measurements.

    Thisdeathisfallingdownfromlovesfrenzy, Savingonessparkandnotgivingitaway freelytotheheapsofchaff; Cuttingonesshroudwithonesownhands; Seeingonesdeathwithonesowneyes; Thisdeathliesinambushforthee! Fearit,forthatisreallyourdeath. Itdigsyourgraveinyourbody, ItsMunkarandNakirarewithit.

    PersianPsalms273 Thewayofachievingitistofreeoneselffrom thelimitsoftimeandspace. YoushouldenjoyprivacywiththeDivine Personinsuchaway, ThatHeseesyouandyouseeHim. Becomeilluminedbythelightofwhatyou see. Donotwink,otherwiseyouwillbenomore. InHispresence,bestrongandselfpossessed, DontmergeyourselfintheoceanofHis Light. Bestowthatperturbationtothemote, Thatitmayshineinthevicinityofthesun. SoburnamidthesplendouroftheBeloved Thatyoumayillumineyourselfinpublicand Himinprivacy. Hewhosawistheleaderoftheworld, Weandyouareimperfect;healoneisperfect. Ifyoudonotfindhim,riseinsearchofhim; Ifyoufindhim,attachyourselftohim. Donotallowyourselftobeguidedbythe faqih,shaikh,andmulla, Likefish,donotwalkaboutcarelessofthe hook. HeisamanofthepathinmattersofStateand religion; Weareblindandheisamanofinsight. Likethesunofthemorning, Wisdomshinesfromeveryrootofhishair. TheWesthassetuptheruleofdemocracy, Ithasuntiedtheropefromtheneckofafiend. Itdoesnotpossesssoundwithoutplectrum andmusicalinstruments, Withoutaflyingmachineitdoesnotpossess thepowerofflying. Adesolatefieldisbetterthanitsgarden, Adesertisbetterthanitscity. Likeamaraudingcaravanitisactive, Itspeopleareeverbusyinsatisfyingtheir hunger. Itssoulbecamedormant,anditsbodyawoke; Art,scienceandreligionallbecame contemptible. Intellectisnothingbutfosteringofunbelief, TheartoftheWestisnothingbutmankilling. Agroupliesinambushagainstanother group,

    QUESTION7
    Ofwhatsortisthistraveller,whoisthe wayfarer? OfwhomshallIsaythatheisthePerfect Man? ANSWER Ifyoudirectyoureyestowardsyourheart, Youwillfindyourdestinationwithinyour bosom. Totravelwhileatrestis: Totravelfromonesselftoonesself. Noneknowsherewhereweare, Thatwelooksoinsignificantintheeyesof moonandstars. Dontseektheendofthejourney,foryou havenoend; Assoonasyoureachtheend,youloseyour soul. Donotlookuponusasripe,forweareraw, Ateverydestinationweareperfectand imperfect. Nottoreachtheendislife; Immortallifeforusliesinconstanttravelling. Thewholeworldfromthecentreoftheearth tothemooniswithinourreach, Timeandspacearelikedustinourpath. Ourselvesareourcentresandpinefor manifestation, Forwearewavesandrisefromthebottomof Being. Lieinconstantambushagainsttheself, Flyfromdoubttofaithandcertainty. Thefireandardouroflovearenotsubjectto extinction; Faithandsighthavenoend. Theperfectionoflifeconsistsinseeingthe Essence,

    274CollectedPoeticalWorksofIqbal Suchastateofaffairsissuretoleadto disaster. ConveymymessagetotheWest Thattheidealofdemocracyisaswordoutof itssheath: Whataswordthatitkillsmen Anddoesnotmakeadistinctionbetweena believerandanunbeliever! Ifitdoesnotremaininthesheathforalittle moretime, Itwillkillitselfaswellastheworld. Whensensechanges,thisworldbecomes different Restandmotion,qualityandquantityare changed. Itcanbesaidthattheworldofcolourand smellisnonexistent, Earthandsky,houseandstreet,arenothing. Itcanbesaidthatallthesearedreamsor illusions, OrveilsoverthecountenanceoftheDivine Person. Itcanbesaidthatallissorceryofthesenses, Adeceptionproducedbyoureyesandears. Buttheegodoesnotbelongtotheuniverseof colourandsmell; Oursensesdonotintervenebetweenusand it. Eyesighthasnoaccesstoitssacredprecincts, Youcanseeselfwithouteyesight. Thecalculationofitsdaysisnotthroughthe revolutionofthesky; Ifyoulookwithin,thereisnodoubtor misgivingaboutit. IfyousaythattheIisamereillusion3 Anappearanceamongotherappearances Thentellmewhoisthesubjectofthisillusion. Lookwithinanddiscover. Theworldisvisible,yetitsexistenceneeds proof! Noteventheintellectofanangelcan comprehendit; TheIisinvisibleandneedsnoproof Thinkawhileandseethineownsecret! TheIisTruth,itisnoillusion; Dontlookuponitasafruitlessfield. Whenitripens,itbecomeseternal! Lovers,eventhoughseparatedfromthe Beloved,liveinblissfulunion! Itispossibletogivewingstoamerespark, Andtomakeitflutterforeverandforever! TheEternityofGodis(elementaland)notthe rewardofHisaction! ForHiseternityisnotthroughseeking.
    ThelinesIfyousaythatbylovesfrenzyare takenfromIqbalsowntranslationintheessay McTaggartsPhilosophy.
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    QUESTION8
    WhatpointdoestheaphorismIamthe Truthimply? Doyouthinkthatthismysterywasmere nonsense? ANSWER Iamonceagaingoingtoexplainthemystery ofIamtheTruth. BeforeIndiaandIranIamunfoldingasecret again. TheMagiinthecircleofhisfollowerssaid, LifewastakeninbyitselfandutteredI. Godwenttosleepandourbeingisthrough Hisdream; OurexistenceandappearancearemerelyHis dreams. Downandabove,allfourdimensionsare illusions, Restandmotion,desireandsearchareall illusions! Wakefulheartandwiseintellect,adream. Dreadandanxiety,certaintyandbelief,a dream; Yourwakefuleyeisinrealityinastateof dream, Yourspeechandactionareallinadream! WhenHewakesup,nothingelseremains, Thereisnocustomerforthemerchandiseof yearning. Thedevelopmentofourintellectisthrough reasoning, Ourreasoningdependsuponthenatureof thesenses.

    Thateternityissuperior,whichaborrowed soul Winsforherselfbylovesfrenzy. Thebeingofmountainsanddesertsandcities isnothing, Theuniverseismortal,theegoimmortaland nothingelsematters. DonottalkofShankarandMansurany longer, SeekGodthroughseekingyourownself. Belostinyourselftofindtherealityofthe ego, SayIamtheTruthandaffirmtheexistence oftheego.

    PersianPsalms275 Hasbeencalledtheworldofmoonandstars. Ifanyparticleofitlearnttofly, Itwasbroughtundercontrolbythespellof sight. Whydoyouseekrestforus? WeareTiedtotherevolutionsofthedays. Becarefuloftheegowithinyourheart, Fromthisstar,thenightwasillumined. Theworldisabsolutelyaplaceofdecay, Thisisthegnosisinthisstrangeland. Ourheartisnotseekinganythingfutile, Ourlotisnotfruitlessgrief. Desireislookedafterhere, Andalsotheintoxicationoftheyearningof search. Egocanbemadeimmortal; Separationcanbechangedintounion. Alampcanbelitbyourhotbreath, Crackintheskycanbesewnbyaneedle. TheLivingGodisnotwithoutatastefor beauty, Hismanifestationsarenotwithoutsociety. WhocastthelightningofHisGraceonthe heart? Whodrankthatwineandstruckthecupon thehead? Whoseheartisthecriterionofbeautyand good? WhosehouseisitroundwhichHismoon revolves? FromwhoseprivacythecryofAmInotyour Lordarose? Fromwhosemusicalstringstheanswerof Yesappeared? WhatafireLovekindledinthishandfulof dust Onecryfromusburntdownthousandsof veils. Itisonlyourpresencethatkeepsthecupof theSakiinmotion AndmaintainlivelinessinHissociety. MyheartburnsonthelonelinessofGod!4
    ThelinesMyheartburnsovermyIaretaken fromIqbalsowntranslationintheessay McTaggartsPhilosophy.
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    QUESTION9
    Whoatlastbecamefamiliarwiththesecretof unity? Whoisthewisemanthatisagnostic? ANSWER Theworldbeneaththeskyisacharming place, Butitssunandmoonarepronetodecay. Thecorpseofthesuniscarriedonthe shouldersoftheevening, Thestarsvanishwhenthemoonappears. Themountainflieslikethemovingsand, Theriverchangesinamoment. Autumnliesinambushagainsttheflowers, Themerchandiseofthecaravanisthefear(of loss)oflife. Thetulipdoesnotretainitsbeautythrough dew, Ifitretainsitforawhile,itlosesitthenext moment. Thesounddiesintheharpwithoutbeing produced, Theflamediesinthestonewithout manifestingitself. Dontaskmeabouttheuniversalityofdeath, YouandIaretiedbyourbreathstothechain ofdeath.

    AnOde
    Deathisdestinedtobethewineofeverycup, Howruthlesslyhasitbeenmadecommon! Thearenaofsuddendeath

    276CollectedPoeticalWorksofIqbal Inorder,therefore,tomaintainintactHisEgo Society Isowinmydusttheseedofselfhood, AndkeepaconstantvigilovermyI. Anabodethatpossessedsplendourbut lackedjoyandhappiness. Itsfacewasdistortedbytheuglymarksof servitude. ItsAdamentrappedinthenetlikeafish, HehaskilledGodandworshipsman. Eversinceyouboundmedowntothisearth Ihavebeenashamedofrevolvingroundit. Thisworldisnotawareofthelightofthe soul, Itisnotworthyofthesunandthemoon. Castitawayintothespaceblue, Severthetiesthatbindus,thecelestialbeings, toit. Eitherrelievemeofmyservicetohim OrcreateanotherAdamoutofitssoil. Itwerebetterifmyevervigilanteyebeblind! OGod,letthisearthlyaboderemainwithout light. Servitudedeadensonesheart, Itmakesthesoulaburdenforthebody. Throughservitudetheyoungsufferweakness ofoldage, Afiercelionoftheforestisenervated; Asocietydisintegrates Anditsmembersflyatoneanothersthroat. Ifoneisstanding,theotherisinprostration; Theiraffairsaredisorganisedlikeaprayer withoutanImam. Everyoneisfightingwiththeother Eachindividualisseekinghisowninterests. Throughservitudeevenavirtuousmangoes astray Andhispotentialitiesforgoodfailto actualise. Hisbranchesareshorneofleavesevenwhen thereisnoautumn. Heisalwaysencumberedwiththefearof death. Devoidofgoodtaste,hetakestheevilforthe good, Heisdeadwithoutdeathandcarrieshis corpseonhisshoulders. Hehasstakedawaytheveryhonouroflife, Andlikeassesiscontentwithhayandbarley. Justlookathispossibleandhis impossible,

    EPILOGUE
    Youareasword,comeoutofyourcover, Comeoutofyoursheath. Removetheveilfromyourpotentialities, Takeholdofthemoon,thesunandthestars. Illumineyournightbythelightoffaith, Takeyourwhitehandoutofthearmpit. Hewhohasopenedhiseyesontheheart Hassownasparkandreapedafire. Haveasparkfrommyinnermostheart, FormyheartisasfieryasRumis. OtherwisegetfirefromthenewCultureof theWest, Adornyourexteriorandbringspiritualdeath onyou. [TranslatedbyBashirAhmadDar]

    THEBOOKOFSERVITUDE
    INTRODUCTION
    TheworldilluminatingmoonsaidtoGod: Mylightturnsthenightintoday; Irememberthetimewhentherewasneither daynornight AndIlayslumberinginthedepthofTime; Therewasnostarinmyretinue Andmynaturewasunawareofrevolution. Novastexpanseofdesertwasilluminedby mylight Nordidtheseafeelcommotiononseeingmy beauty. Alas!allthiswaschangedbythemagicand spellofBeing, Bytheilluminationandbythedesirefor manifestation! Ilearntfromthesuntheartofshining Andbrightenedthisdeadearthlyabode

    Seehowmonthsandyearsofhislifepass. Hisdaysbewailofoneanother, Theirmovementisslowerthanthesandsof time. Imagineabrackishground,infestedwith stingsofscorpions, Itsantsbitedragonsandpreyonscorpions. ItsstrongwindhasfireasiffromHell WhichisforthebargeofSatansteeringgail. Thefirepermeatestheair Itsflamesinterminglingandmultiplying. Afirethathasgrownbitterthrough wreathingsmoke Afirethathastheroarofathunderandthe rageofastormingsea. Onitsoutskirts,snakesarebitingoneanother Snakeswhosehoodsarefullofpoison. Itsflamespounceupon(people)likebiting dogs, Aredangerouslyfrightening,burnthemalive andtheirlightisdead. Toliveformillenniainsuchadangerous desert Isfarbetterthanamomentspentinservitude.

    PersianPsalms277 Keepawayfromhissongsasfarasyoucan. Beware!itisbutthesongofdeath! Itisnothingbutnothingnessintheguiseof sound. Feelingthirsty?ThisHaramiswithout Zamzam. Hissongsbringaboutthedestructionof mankind. Itremovesfromtheheartallambitionsand givesgriefinstead, ItpourspoisoninthecupofJamshid. Hearkenbrother!griefisoftwokinds, Lightenyourlampofreasonwithourflame: Onekindofgriefisthatconsumesman; Theotherkindofgriefisthateatsupallother griefs. Thesecondkindofgriefthatisour companion Freeslifefromallkindsofgrief. Itinvolvesthetumultsoftheeastandwest Itislikeavastoceaninwhichallbeingsare submerged. Whenittakesitsabodeintheheart, Itturnstheheartintoavastshorelesssea. Servitudeisbutignoranceofthesecretoflife; Itssongisemptyofthesecondkindofgrief. Idontsaythatitsnotesarewrong; Suchbewailingsbecomeonlyawidow. Songshouldbeviolentlikeastorm Sothatitmayremovefromtheheartthe cloudsofgrief. Itshouldbenourishedonecstasy Afiredissolvedinthebloodoftheheart. Itispossibletodevelopflameoutofits wetness, Andtomakesilenceapartofit. Doyouknowthatinmusicthereisastage Wherespeechdevelopswithoutwords? AbrilliantsongisNatureslamp Itsmeaningimpartsformtoit. Idontknowwhencecomestheessenceof meaning Weareawareofitsformwhichisapparent. Ifthesongisshorneofmeaning,itisdead; Itsheatemanatesfromadeadfire. ThesecretofmeaningwasunveiledbyRumi Onwhosethresholdmythoughtprostrates:

    ONTHEFINEARTSOFSLAVES
    MUSIC Artscultivated(bypeople)inservitudeare symbolsofdeath; Thespellcastbyservitudeisbeyond description. Itssongsaredevoidofthefireoflife; Theystormthewalllikeaflood. Thecountenanceofaslaveisasblackashis heart, Thenotesofaslaveareasinsipidashis nature. Hisdeadfrozenhearthaslostallgustoand ardour Andisemptiedoftodayspleasureandthe expectationsoffuture. Hislutebetrayshissecret, Hisinstrumentsembodythedeathof multitudes. Itmakesyouweakandill Andestrangesyoufromtheworld. Hiseyesarealwaysfulloftears

    278CollectedPoeticalWorksofIqbal Meaningisthattransportsyoualoft Andmakesyouindependentoftheapparent form; Meaningisnotthatmakesyoudeafandblind Andmakesamanenamouredofmereform allthemore. Ourmusiciandidnotenjoythebeautyof meaning; Heattachedhimselftoformandignored meaningaltogether. PAINTING SimilaristhecaseofPainting, ItshowsthestampneitherofAbrahamnorof Adhar. Amonkentrappedinthesnareofbaser passion; Abelovedwithabirdinacage; Aking(sitting)beforeaKhirqahcladdervish; Ahighlanderwithabundleofwoodon shoulders; Abeautifulmaidenonwaytothetemple; Ahermitsittinginthesolitudeofhiscell, Apunyoldmancrushedundertheburdenof oldage Inwhosehandstheflame(oflife)hasgone out; Amusicianlostinastrangeandaliensong, Anightingalebewailedandhisstringbroke; Ayouthtornbythearrowsofbeloveds glance; Achildontheneckofhisagedgrandfather. Fromthepenflownothingbutdiscoursesof death, Everywherethereisthestoryandspellof death. Themodernscienceprostratesbeforethe evanescent, Itincreasesdoubtandremovesfaithfromthe heart. Amanwithoutfaithhasnotasteforsearchof truth; Hehasnocapacitytocreate. Hisheartiseverwavering, Itisdifficultforhimtobringforthnewforms. Heisfarremovedfromtheselfandissickat heart, Heisledbythevulgartasteofthemasses. Hebegsbeautyfromexternalnature, Heisahighwaymanandtriestorobthe destitute. Itiswrongtoseekbeautyoutsideonesself; Whatoughttobeisnot(lying)beforeus. WhenapaintergiveshimselfuptoNature, HedepictsNaturebutlosestherebyhisown self. Notforamomentdidhemanifesthisreal ownself, Nordidheevertrytobreakour(idols). Naturewrappedinmulticolouredgown Canbeseenonhiscanvaswithalimpingfoot. Hislowburningmothlacksheat; Histodayisdevoidofreflectionsof tomorrow. Hissightcannotpiercethroughtheskies, Becausehedoesnotpossessafearlessheart. Heisearthrooted,withoutexperienceof ecstasy,shy, Totallydevoidofcontactwiththeworldof spirit. Histhoughtishollowandhehasnolikingfor struggle, HisIsrafillike,calldoesnotbringaboutany resurrection. Ifmandeemshimselfearthly, Thelightdivinediesinhisheart. WhenaMoseslosesholdofhisownself, Hishandbecomesdarkandhisstaffmerelya rope. Lifeisnothingwithoutthecapacityfornew creations, Noteverybodyknowsthissecret. TheartistwhoaddstoNature Revealsbeforeoureyeshisinnersecret. Althoughhisoceandoesnotstandinneedof anything, Yetourrivuletsdocontributetoit. Hetransformstheoldvaluesoflife, Hisartestablishesthetruestandardof beauty. Hishouriismorecharmingthanthehouriof paradise, HewhodoesnotbelieveinhisLatandManat isaninfidel.

    Hecreatesanewuniverse Andgivesanewlifetotheheart. Heisanoceanandletshiswavesstrike againsthimself Thesewavesscatterpearlsbeforeus. Withthatfullnesswhichcharacteriseshis soul, Hestrivestonourishtheimpoverished. Hispurenatureisthenormoftherightand thewrong, Hisartreflectsboththeuglyandthe beautiful. HeistheveryessenceofAbrahamand Adhar, Hishandsmakeaswellasbreakidols. Heuprootsalloldfoundations Andpolishesallcreation. Inservitudebodyisdeprivedofsoul; Whatgoodcanbeexpectedofasoulless body? Suchapersonlosesalltasteforcreativework Andforgetshisownself. IfyoumakeGabrielaslave Hewouldofnecessityfalldownfromhis loftycelestialsphere. Hiscreedisblindimitationandallhisactivity iscentredinidolmaking; Newnessisaninfidelityinhisreligion. Newthingsincreasehisdoubtsand misgivings; Heispleasedwitheverythingoldand decayed. Healwayslookstothepastandisblindtothe future, Likeanattendant(ofatomb)heseekshis livingfromthegrave. Ifthisisskill,thenitisdeathofambition, Hisinsideisdarkthoughhisoutsideis beautiful. Awisebirdisneverentrapped Thoughthenetbeofsilkenthread.

    PersianPsalms279 Thentostrikeoneselfagainstdifficulties. Inservitudeloveisnothingbutanidletalk, Ouractionsdonotcorrespondwithour professions. Thecaravanofhisambitionhasnoinclination forajourney, Itlacksfaith,hasnoknowledgeoftheroad, andiswithoutaguide. Aslaveunderestimatesbothreligionand wisdom; Inordertokeephisbodyalive,hegivesaway hissoul. AlthoughthenameofGodisonhislips, Hiscentreofattentionisthepowerofthe ruler Powerthatisnothingbuteverincreasing falsehood, Nothingbutfalsehoodcancomefromit. Aslongasyouprostratebeforeit,thisidolis yourgod, Butassoonasyoustandupbeforeit,it disappears. ThatGodgivesyoubreadaswellaslife; Thisgodgivesyoubreadbutsnatcheslife away. ThatGodisOneparexcellence,thisisdivided intohundredparts; ThatGodprovideseverythingforeverybody; thisgodistotallyhelpless. ThatGodcurestheailmentofseparation, Thewordofthisgodsowstheseedsof disunity. Hemakeshisworshipperintimatewith himself, Andthenmakeshiseyes,ears,and consciousnessinfidels. Whenheridesonthesoulofhisslave, Itis(nodoubt)inhisbodybut(inreality)is absentfromit. Aliveandyetsoulless!Whatisthemystery? Listen,Iunfoldforyouitsmanifoldmeaning. Owiseman!dyingandlivingare Nothingbutrelativeevents. Forthefish,mountainsanddesertsdonot exist; Forthebirds,thedepthoftheseaissimplya nonentity.

    RELIGIONOFTHESLAVES
    Inservitude,religionandloveareseparated Honeyoflifebecomesbitter. Whatislove?ItisimprintingofTawhidonthe heart,

    280CollectedPoeticalWorksofIqbal Foradeafperson,thereisnocharminasong; Forhimsoundisnonexistent. Ablindmanenjoysthesongoftheharp, Butbeforeadisplayofcolours,heremains unaffected. ThesoulwithGodislivingandlasting; Foroneitisdead,fortheotheritisalive. ItisGodwhoislivingandneverdies; TolivewithGodisabsolutelife; HewholiveswithoutGodisnothingbut dead. Althoughnobodyweepsandbewailsover him. Tohiseyes,thingworthseeingishidden, Hisheartisunawareofthedesireforchange. Thereisnomarkofdevotioninhisdeeds; Thereisnobreadthofvisioninhistalk. Hisreligionisasnarrowashisworld, Hisforenoonisdarkerthanthenight. Lifeisaheavyburdenonhisshoulders; Henourishesdeathinhisownbosom. Inhiscompanyevenlovesuffersfrom manifolddiseases, Withhisbreathisextinguishedmanyafire. Forawormthatdidnotrisefromtheearth Thesun,themoon,andtherevolvingskydo notexistatall. Youcannotexpectfromaslaveanydesirefor vision, Noristhereinhimanysignofanawakened soul. Hiseyesneverborethetroubleofseeing; Heate,sleptwell,anddied. Iftherulerunfastensonebond, Heimposesanotheronhim. Heproducesacomplexandintricatecanon, Andexpectsfromtheslaveunswerving obedience. Hesometimesshowsabitofwrathand malicetowardstheslave; Thisincreasesinhimthefearofsudden death. Whentheslavelosesallfaithinhimself, Fromhisheartvanishalldesires. Sometimeshebestowsonhimhandsome bounty, Andalsoinvestshimwithsomepowers. Thechessplayerthrowsthechessmanout,of hishand, Andraiseshispawntothestatusofqueen. Hebecomessomuchenamouredoftodays wellbeing, Thatinrealityhebecomesadenierof tomorrow. Hisbodyfattensthroughthebenevolenceof thekings, Hisdearsoulbecomesthinlikeaspindle. Itisbetterthatawholevillageofmenbe destroyed Thanthatasinglepuresoulbesubjectedto sorrowandgrief. Thefettersarenotonfeet,but(infact)onthe heartandsoul; Thisisindeedaveryintriguingsituation.

    ONTHEARCHITECTUREOFFREEMEN
    Seekforawhilethecompanyoftheancients, Havealookattheartoffreepeople. AriseandseetheworkofAibakandSuri; Openyoureyes,ifyouhavethehearttosee. Theydisplayedtheirinnerselvesbeforethe people, Andthussawthemselvesthroughtheeyesof others. Byraisingastructureofstones Theycapturedeternityinamoment. Lookingonitmakesyoumature, Andtransportsyoutoanotherworld. Asymbolleadsyoutoitscreator Andletsyoupeepintohisinnermostheart. Aspiritofmanlyadventureandnoblenature Arethetwopreciousjewelsintheheartofthe stone Dontaskme:Whoseprayergroundisthis? Oyouignorant!bodycannotrevealthe experiencesofthesoul. Woeme!Iamhiddenfrommyself, Andhavenottastedwaterfromtheriverof life. Woeme!Iamuprootedfrommynativesoil Andhavefallenfarawayfrommyreal position. Stabilityarisesfromdeepfaith, Woeme!thebranchofmyfaithissapless.

    Idonotpossessthatpower(whichisimplicit in)illallah; Myprostrationisnotbefittingthisshrine. Justcastaglanceonthatpurejewel LookattheTajinthemoonlight. Itsmarbleripplesfasterthanflowingwaters, Amomentspenthereismorestablethan eternity. Loveofmenhasexpresseditssecret, Andperforatedthestonebytheireyelashes. Loveofmenispureandcharminglikea paradise, Itproducessongsfrombrickandstone. Loveofmenisthecriterionofbeauty; Itunveilsbeautyandsanctifiesittoo. Hisaspirationssoarbeyondthesky, Andgoawayfromthisworldofquantity. Aswhatheseescannotbeexpressedin words, Hewhisksawayveilfromhisheart. Throughlovepassionsareelevated, Theworthlessgainvaluethroughit.

    PersianPsalms281 Withoutlovelifeisallawailing Itswholeaffairbecomescorruptandunstable. Lovepolishesonescommonsense, Andimpartsthequalityofmirrortothe stone. Itgivestothepeoplewithenlightenedheart, theheartofSinai, Andgivestothemenofskillthewhite hand. Besidehim,allpossibilitiesandexistencesare nothing Alltheworldisbitter;italoneissweethoney. Toitsfireisduethevigourofourthought Tocreateandtoinfusesoulisitswork. Lovesufficesmen,animals,andinsects: Lovealonesufficesthetwoworlds. Lovewithoutpowerismagic, Lovewithpowerisprophecy. Lovecombinedbothinitsmanifestations, Lovethuscreatedaworldoutofaworld. [TranslatedbyBashirAhmadDar]

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