From

the minaret the

call to prayer comes to us

from the outside in. Other callings

come from inside us, the animal energies, the

various wantings, even our attraction to the purity of

angels. I notice that every part of my body and my awareness

is ready to receive each of these cravings. I have more of

them than most because I ask for more. They come as

gifts. When my sexual desire gets satisfied,

my entire body feels pleased and

peaceful. And looking at

beautiful women

delights me

greatly.


Why are

people so agitated

about these things, when all

they have to do is live in the love of the

presence? I am faithful to that, and the way

of pleasure and satisfaction has been opened to me.

There are many different ways. Some have nothing in common

with others. Mine is unique to me, and I enjoy it tremendously.

The world I see is even more beautiful and pleasurable

than the one we accept in common. Many people

want to be like me, but I have no desire to be

like them. Which proves that I have

been given a more delicious life

than the one they live.

God knows

best.


Bahauddin Velad,

father of Rumi


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