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Riddle
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by Gharib Nawaz
(1142? - 1236?) Timeline
English version by Peter Lamborn Wilson and Nasrollah Pourjavady
Original Language Persian/Farsi
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Lord, whose face is this reflected in spirit's mirror? Such beauty painted on the inner screen-- who is he? Each atom in all space is filled... Who transcends the galaxies, shows himself in every molecule-- who is he? Sun in the costume of various specks of dust sparks forth various rays of light at every moment-- who is he? Outwardly you appear in the meat of our existence but he who is hidden in soul's marrow-- who is he? In soul's fete every now and again he sings a new song, melodies of peace touching the veils of the people of the heart-- who is he? He who manifests himself upon himself makes love to himself in the name of lovers-- who is he? How many times, Mo'in will you drag yourself and me between us? He, the goal of I and thou, is there -- right there! Who is he?
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