Lovers yearn to sleep in the desire-cave of the Beloved, like the Youths and the Dog of al-Kahf, says Jami in a spiritual dream of the poet.
Jami, the Meem-jeweled
Gem of Khorasan,
Whispered to me
In a dream:
“Life outside the Rawdha
Is like hell for the lovers.
Their hearts will find ease,
Swinging in the Meem-breeze;
Their souls shall enjoy peace,
Swimming in the Meem-stream.
Meem is their Cave of Desire,
Where they sleep deep
Like the Youths and the Dog,
Craving only for Meem’s dream.
If he appears
In their vision,
Assured shall be
Their Paradise-mansion.”
May 25 2022. Shawwal 24, 1443.
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Very eloquent!! Indeed, Khorasan was blessed with a gem like Maulana Jami.