Discourses of Rumi

408 V DISCOURSES OF RUMIwater?” The king replied, “I see the husband ofan unfaithful wife.” The jester said, “Your slave isalso not blind.”So, you may have a time when Mohammed isnot contained, but Mohammed does not have astate where such a stinking creature is not contained.After all, this spiritual state you have discoveredis due to his blessing and influence. For,first, all gifts are showered on him, then they aredistributed from him to others. Such is the rule.God said, “O Prophet, We have scattered all giftsupon thee.” Said Mohammed, “And upon God’srighteous servants!”The way to God is exceedingly fearful andblocked deep by snow. Mohammed risked his life,driving his horse through and opening up theroad. Whoever goes on this road, does so by hisguidance and guarding. He discovered the road inthe first place, and set up waymarks everywhere,posting signs that say, “Do not go in this direction,and do not go that way. If you go that wayyou will perish, even as the people of ‘Ad andThamud, but if you go in this direction you willbe saved, like the believers. All of the Koran