soul remained on the floor in a status of
defeat, I said, "I will show mercy to this
serpent, I shall not fight her when she is
down." The crowds began roaring, "She is
not only a great warrior, but she is a great
saint!" Cowering at this proclamation, I
revealed that it was deeply untrue.
Telepathically, I revealed to the others the
self-satisfaction which had given entry to
this serpent woman in disguise. Merciful in
my confession, the crowds settled down.
Turning towards the swami who
resided over the sect, I knew that my fate
would be entirely in his hands. And by his
mercy, I was given re-entry. The crowds
continued cheering my return, and as they
did, all began to fade away into the night.
Reflecting, I knew of the great sacrifice the
swami had made on my behalf, for it was
my own negligence which had brought
about all these events. This humbled me,
and I vowed never to allow myself to engage
in the deadly sin of pride again.
"Humility is the abasement of the heart to
Him Who knoweth the unseen."
The Doctrine of the Suf'i's, Chapter XXXIX,
(Islam, Sufism, Words of Ruwaym)
"Likewise if I wish to be happy, I should not
brent
(Brent)
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