Look everywhere for the knower
of the path to God,
and hold on to the one who can
snatch you from your self.
In the Friend’s district, leave behind everything
other than Him,
then in sincerity and contentment
accept whatever comes.
Don’t walk the path that does not lead
to loving-kindness and fidelity;
follow the creed
of love and purity.
Never seek out those
who claim miracles;
grab onto those
who are selfless.
If you spend your wealth and your life
to attain the Friend,
then hang on to the rope
of faqr and fana.
Keep away from those who are
the prisoners of “I” and “we”;
stay with those who do not promote
such selfishness.
Hear from Nurbakhsh
this subtle advice:
seek love’s remedy from
the physician of love.