Nún referreth to Nazzih (“purify”), that is, “Purify thyself from all else
save Him, that thou mayest surrender thy life in His love.”

Jím is Jánib (“draw back”), that is, “Draw back from the threshold of the
True One if thou still possessest earthly attributes.”

Shín is Ushkúr (“thank”)—“Thank thy Lord on His earth that He may bless
thee in His heaven; albeit in the world of oneness, this heaven is the
same as His earth.”

Káf referreth to Kuffi, that is: “Take off from thyself the wrappings of
limitations, that thou mayest come to know what thou hast not known of the
states of Sanctity.”(79)

Wert thou to harken to the melodies of this mortal Bird,(80) then wouldst
thou seek out the undying chalice and pass by every perishable cup.

Peace be upon those who walk in the Right Path!





THE FOUR VALLEYS




The Four Valleys