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The (Divine) purpose

The (Divine) purpose

The (Divine) purpose in (saying), “Lo, I will place a viceroy in the earth.” حکمت در انی جاعل فی الارض خلیفة پس خلیفه ساخت صاحب‌سینه‌ای تا بود شاهیش را آیینه‌ای Therefore He made a viceroy, one having a heart, to the end that he might be a mirror for His sovereignty; بس صفای بی‌حدودش داد […]

How the disciple gained

How the disciple gained

How the disciple gained his wish and met the Shaykh near the forest. یافتن مرید مراد را و ملاقات او با شیخ نزدیک آن بیشه اندرین بود او که شیخ نامدار زود پیش افتاد بر شیری سوار He was (absorbed) in this (perplexity) when suddenly the renowned Shaykh appeared before him, riding on a lion. […]

How the disciple turned back

How the disciple turned back

How the disciple answered that railing woman

How the disciple answered that railing woman

How the new-comer asked the Shaykh’s wife

How the new-comer asked the Shaykh’s wife

Story of the disciple of Shaykh

Story of the disciple of Shaykh

How the king gave back the treasure-scroll

How the king gave back the treasure-scroll

How the king despaired of finding

How the king despaired of finding

How the news of this treasure became known

How the news of this treasure became known

Conclusion of the Story of the fakir

Conclusion of the Story of the fakir

Story of the treasure-scroll

Story of the treasure-scroll

The remainder of the Story of the fakir

The remainder of the Story of the fakir