my heart will not be still . . .
Not sure why I love Persian music so much, and this one went straight to my heart . . .
my heart will not be still
it is trapped in his noose
if it does not perish in this passion
it is because of the master’s grace
his pain is the real cure
heart ache and burning has no end
if the burning continues,
it is because of the master’s grace
oh Lord make me more of a lover
make me give up my intellect
do believe me, if I am sincere
it is because of the master’s grace
I do not seek drunkenness
i have nothing in hand
if i do not possess any existence
it is because of the master’s grace”
I shall throw out wisdom
And begin madness
If i succeed to destroy alienation in the world
it is because of the master’s grace
i am afflicted with pain and have given up my heart
not concerned with anything,
In short, If i have lost myself
it is because of the master’s grace
“I am a poor wretched soul
in love with pain and calamity
If I am afflicted with his pain
it is because of the master’s grace”
His love is the hope of my soul
it brings comfort to the hearts and is my refuge
If my heart knows none other than him
it is because of the master’s grace
if my heart has leaped up
flown away and found peace
in his sky
it is because of the master’s grace
if my heart wanders in his district
to see his beautiful face
And is in constant desire for Him
it is because of the master’s grace
I am both candle and moth
I am both treasure and ruin
If I am stranger to my self
it is because of the master’s grace
I am a beggar of His love
Calling his name day and night
If i keep talking about His beauty
it is because of the master’s grace
The fire of the heart is the light
burning the ego away
and if it seals my lips
it is because of the masters grace
I seek none other than him
if he looks at me for a moment
I become the life bestower of both the sun and moon,
but this too, I know
it is because of the masters grace
source: (A sufi song from the Nimatullahi order based in Sweden) http://youtu.be/9y7zvKjbQIs
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