Ch 02 The Morals Of Dervishes Story 41

Sa di 1210 (Shiraz) – 1291 (Shiraz)



A company of vagabonds met a dervish, spoke insulting words to him, struck him and otherwise molested him; whereon he complained to his superior and explained the case. The pir replied: ‘My son, the patched frock of dervishes is the garment of resignation and who, wearing it, cannot bear injuries is a pretender not entitled to the frock.’

       A large river will not become turbid from stones.  
       The Arif who feels aggrieved is shallow water yet.  
       If he injures thee, bear it  
       Because pardon will purify thee from sin.  
       O brother, as the end is dust, be dust before thou art turned into dust.

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Submitted on May 13, 2011

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