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FIHI MA FIHI V 97things. He sees something else. He sees a lighttranscending what he finds from others.It is related that a certain king summonedMajnun before him.“What has happened to you. What has befallenyou?” the king inquired. “You have disgracedyourself, forsaken your hearth and home, becomewasted and utterly destroyed. What is Laila?What beauty is hers? I will show you many beautifuland lovely girls. Name your ransom and Iwill bestow them upon you.”When they were brought to court, Majnun andthe lovely girls were duly introduced. Majnunkept his head cast down, staring in front <strong>of</strong> him.“Well now, lift up your head and look!” theking commanded.“I am afraid,” Majnun replied. “My love forLaila is a drawn sword. If I raise my head, thatblade will strike it <strong>of</strong>f.”Majnun had become immersed in his love forLaila. Yet, the other girls also had eyes and lipsand hair. What then had he found in Laila tocome to such a state?

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