My Master's Heart

It is better to be in chains with friends
than to be in a garden with strangers.
-  Persian proverb, I remember reading it in Hafiz or Saadi's writings - not sure.

When all that is needed to reach God is basic instruction in religion and a Spiritual Guide as explained by Ibn Ajiba. Then why wander conference to conference deluding ourselves that we seek knowledge when in fact all we do is child's play? Become a true man and seek the Man of Truth, whose silent company is better than a thousand lectures, who seeks nothing in return.

Oh what would I pay to be in my Masters presence.
His glance upon my heart, mine upon his!
What business have I in a Mosque
when God Himself resides in my Master's heart?

- Khaadim