Death, what are you? -I am the shadow of life. Death, of what are you born? -I am born of ignorance. Death, where is your abode? -My abode is in the mind of illusion. Death, do you ever die? -Yes, when pierced by the arrow of the seer's glance. Death, whom do you draw near to you? -I draw him closer who is attracted to me. Death, whom do you love? -I love him who longs for me. Death, whom do you attend? -I readily attend him who calls on me. Death, whom do you frighten? -I frighten the one who is not familiar with me. Death, whom do you caress? -The one who lies trustfully in my arms. Death, with whom are you severe? -I am severe with him who does not readily respond to my call. Death, whom do you serve? -I serve the godly, and when he returns home I carry his baggage. *Hazrat Inayat Khan* ©Sunayana jasmine #Hazrat #nazm #philosophy #Feel #tragedy #Death #Knowledge #wisdomwords
