CLOSENESS TO KINGS
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CLOSENESS TO KINGS
The distinction between the ruler and the ruled cannot disappear
The beggar cannot have the audacity of being equal to the king
In the world adoration of the master is the climax of devotion
“Seek the pleasure of the master and have the beautiful tunic”
But if you aim to have the good pleasure of the ruler
You will have the title of self‐seeker and anti‐national
The old way has thousands of difficulties
In the new principle the lap is free of worries
The real joy comes by passing one’s life like this
“Thousand words in the mouth and have silent lips”
This principle alone is the mainstay of peaceful existence
“The recluse beggar you are, O Hafiz make no clamor”
But “If you are inclined to clamor let us begin
“Grasp holy wine, then drink it to the harp’s tune”
Join the assemblies of the rich, the minister and the king
Smash to pieces conscience’ goblet with greed’s stone
However, listen to the message of the Saint of Shiraz also
That this is the secret of the conscience seller’s closet
“Light of effulgence is the king’s brilliant opinion
If you want his closeness try to have clean intention”
The distinction between the ruler and the ruled cannot disappear
The beggar cannot have the audacity of being equal to the king
In the world adoration of the master is the climax of devotion
“Seek the pleasure of the master and have the beautiful tunic”
But if you aim to have the good pleasure of the ruler
You will have the title of self‐seeker and anti‐national
The old way has thousands of difficulties
In the new principle the lap is free of worries
The real joy comes by passing one’s life like this
“Thousand words in the mouth and have silent lips”
This principle alone is the mainstay of peaceful existence
“The recluse beggar you are, O Hafiz make no clamor”
But “If you are inclined to clamor let us begin
“Grasp holy wine, then drink it to the harp’s tune”
Join the assemblies of the rich, the minister and the king
Smash to pieces conscience’ goblet with greed’s stone
However, listen to the message of the Saint of Shiraz also
That this is the secret of the conscience seller’s closet
“Light of effulgence is the king’s brilliant opinion
If you want his closeness try to have clean intention”