You are the companion of my heart
Though my body I offer to those who desire it.
My body is friendly to guests
But you the companion of my heart
Are the guest of my soul.
~ Rabia
(712 - 801)
After a life of hardship, she spontaneously achieved a state of self-realization.
When asked by Shaikh Hasan al-Basri how she discovered the secret, she responded by stating:
When asked by Shaikh Hasan al-Basri how she discovered the secret, she responded by stating:
"You know of the how, but I know of the how-less."
1 comments:
Truly inspired post--thank you! I hope you will post information about the artwork.
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