I liked to share some sayings regarding the books and other
"As the saint himself says that when he did not find any true seeker to impart his spiritual wealth and blessings, he decided to transform this esoteric wealth into writing and thus made it available for generations to come"
"Sultan Bahu's(RA) initiation into the spiritual world was both esoteric and exoteric. In his book ` Amirul Kaunain ' he writes that `for thirty years I have travelled far and wide in search of a Perfect Murshid (Spiritual Master) '.During this period he met innumerable spiritual guides and spent time with many of them, serving them in every respect and receiving spiritual light and blessings from them.
Esoterically, Hazrat Sultan Bahu(RA) was initiated by the Prophet Muhammed (Peace BE UPON HIM ) himself. He received instructions and spiritual guidance from the fountain -head of all lights himself (PBUH) and was accepted as a child of light in the court of Hazrat Bibi Fatima (Rad.Anhu.), the lady of light and her husband Hazrat Ali (Rad.Anhu)"
Hazrat Sultan Bahu(RA) in one stanza in his Abyat'(Punjabi Poems) he says:
Murshid should be like a goldsmith
Roasting dross in crucible
Taking out the wholesome metal
Shape rings irresistible
Polish them for ladies' ears
Who will look adorable
Through true Murshid, every moment
Bahu's Fate is changeable '.
At another place he says:
Mystic ways without a Murshid
Try to tread and, sure, get lost..... Murshid perfect keeps you happy
In this life and life to come
Rids you of the pangs of hunger
Turns to silver pure and shining
" A Murshid (spiritual teacher) who is not beneficent in purifying the inward of the seeker is wanting and imperfect as his spiritual self still dwells in the domain of this material plane -- because a true Gnostic (teacher) is a manifestation of the light and attributes of Allah -- he is one who has attained a state of witnessing "
"Oh you, who are wise ! be cognizant of the reality of the grave, for it is your final destination. Value the time you have left as a precious jewel, for time is a one sided sword. It would profit you to spend your time in attaining nearness to God"
"Silence is a secret of a dervish -- speak with Truth, for speaking without Truth illustrates coarseness and crudity of character"
"It is the sagacious seeker that recognises the characteristic that deny the self (nafs), for to recognise it is against the nature of the self, and to deny the self is to walk in the path of Allah (leads to piety). "
"Abstention means to deny and check the desires of the self -- as the Lord says that he who denies the pleasures of the self, his place is in paradise -- and as it comes in a Tradition that he who recognises his self, recognises Allah"
"Silent Zikr (remembrance) is symbolised outwardly as journeying on the land and inwardly it is a journey of the heart"
" The heart is the treasure house of Allah's secrets "
" The Supreme Name Allah only settles in a pure heart "
" What is tawakkul (trust in God) ? -- It is to free oneself of created things which distances and makes one absent from his Lord "
" Many honor the self but few worship the Lord "
" Become a man by cleansing and purging yourself of embellishment, greed, lust, rage, passion and covetousness "
" A dervish should be coloured by the remembrance of Allah "
" If a seeker retrogresses spiritually or commits a sin, the perfect teacher would, through the intercession of the Prophet (peace be on him), have him forgiven immediately in the court of Allah "
"Remember this"
" To class the poetry of Hazrat Sultan Bahu (RA.) within the boundary of normal poetry is a great error for it sinks into the depths of the heart and soul. Whosoever listens or studies his works is effected and transported into higher realms of spiritual truths. The joy and ecstasy is such that even a casual reading produces spiritual attraction "
(Sultan Bahu (RA) works is a true guide to the lost soul)
" Sometimes the novice seeker, due to his own shortcomings and sometimes by not being able to understand becomes desponded and relinquishes further study. This should not be allowed to happened. The reader should keep on studying the books constantly because the spirit of Hazrat Sultan Bahu (RA) runs through the pages of his books and the Saints esoteric and intrinsic attention (twajju) is concealed and hidden in his writings. It is this quality of his hidden esoteric attention, which makes the book, become ones teacher and instructor, helping thereby in automatically resolving all the subtle points of bewilderment and confusion. The above is true and has been experienced by many a scholar that sooner or later one reaches ones hearts desire .With sincere devotion and respect and by continues reading an electricity of divine light is created in the heart of the reader, inculcating in him a spiritual revolution and attraction which gives rise to a strong yearning and affectionate longing for Allah the Beloved. One should not forget that all the writings of Hazrat Sultan Bahu (RA) are divinely inspired.]] In fact, his works are a true means of gaining access and entrance into the court of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The effect of his works is such that a seeker, who peruses his works continually, will God-willing achieve his heart's desire. We would fail in our duty, if we do not mention in passing, the experiences of a great Sufi master Hazrat Faqir Nur Muhammad Sarwari Qaderi (RA.), regarding the works of Hazrat Sultan Bahu (RA.). He says: "Through calligraphy, I have penned the works of Hazrat Sultan Bahu (RA.) over and over for the last thirty years. During this period, I did not touch any work of Hazrat Sultan Bahu (RA.) without being in a state of ablution. Whatever spiritual reality & phenomena of 'the path' I copied in the day, was traversed in the night and the written esoteric reality & phenomena was made manifest to me. It appeared as though, the author had composed and bequeathed these books to me exclusively, because hither so far none has comprehended & benefited out of them like myself "
" Some people, for their own purposes, read his holiness's books, expecting the spiritual realities mentioned to become manifest to them. But due to their own short-sightedness and shortcomings they give up further studies of the books. This is their own loss. The opposite is however true. It is the true seeker whose courage is stronger than the mountains, who with the staff of patience, strong resolve and determination surmounts his inabilities and becomes successful in attaining the higher knowledge described in the works. Those, who live a life of luxury and licentiousness, can not reach the goals of ma'arifat. "
" Thus, it is advisable for true seekers of the path who wish to succeed in their search for truth, to obtain CORRECT translated works of his holiness and with true sincerity, purity of heart and great resolve, peruse and study his works continually. This will, God-willing, bring into play the TAWWAJJUH (spiritual attention) of his holiness on the seeker. And if a perfect teacher is his partner, he unites the capable seeker with Allah, the Most High through a single attention or enters him in constant attendance in the court of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon HIM.) "
" In the words of a great Sufi, Hazrat Faqir Nur-Muhammed Sarwari Qadiri (RA), Hazrat says: ` It seems that the soul and spirituality of the author is running through the pages of his works. Just by mere perusal, one is elevated to a state of ecstasy. Sometimes the effects are so profound that the reader without any effort or spiritual exercise reaches the stage of revelation and witnessing "
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