Can't You See the Mighty Warrior?
 

How often you ask,
    What is my path?
    What is my cure?
He has made you a seeker of Unity,
    isn't that enough?
 
All your sorrow exists for one reason -
    that you may end sorrow forever.
The desire to know your own soul
    will end all other desires.
 
The smell of bread has reached you -
    if that aroma fills you with delight
    what need is there for bread?
If you have fallen in love,
    that love is proof enough;
If you have not fallen in love,
    what good is all your proof?
 
Can't you see? -
If you are not the King
    what meaning is there
    in a kingly entourage?
If the beautiful one is not inside you
    what is that light
    hidden under your cloak?
 
From a distance you tremble with fear -
Can't you see the mighty warrior
    standing ready in your heart?
 
The fire of his eyes
    has burned away every veil,
So why do you remain behind the curtain,
    scared of what you cannot see? -
Open your eyes!  The Beloved
    is staring you right in the face!
 
If a master has not placed
His light in your heart,
What joy can you find in this world? -
 
    every flower is lifeless,
    and sweet wine has no taste.
 
  --  Rumi
 
 
 
 
 
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