Special
thanks to 
Search the Republic of Rumi
|
Chapter 88
Nature
Spring has arrived at the foothill of the mountain. Color has become a sheet that covers the whole world and stones have developed feelings. The stream of life gushes forth unabated. Iqbal and Rumi hold a dialogue against this backdrop.
Iqbal
The East lives on through your words! Of what disease nations die?
Rumi
Every nation that perished in the past, perished for mistaking stone for incense.
Iqbal
Muslims have lost their vigour and force. Why have they become so timid and tame?
Rumi
No nation meets its doom until it angers a servant of God.
Iqbal
Though life is a market that lacks attractions, what kind of bargain could still be good?
Rumi
Sell cleverness and purchase wonder. Cleverness is doubt and wonder perception.
In some other corner of the universe, the Devil says to Gabriel, “I rankle in God’s heart like a thorn but all you can offer the Almighty is more worship.” His taunt receives rejoinder through a call to the Morning Prayer arising from the depth of the human heart.
 |
You have reached the end of this chapter. You may like to discuss it before reading the next.
|
|
Search the Republic of Rumi
|
A dialogue between Rumi and Iqbal in a unique setting, followed by a conversation between Devil and Gabriel.
