The Second Table

THE SECOND TABLE

The table indicating the reality of the world of

the people of guidance, those with easy hearts.

Then the heedlessness passed, – And I saw the light of truth clearly.

Existence became the proof of God; – See, life is the mirror of God.

The mind became the key to treasuries. – See, transience is the door to permanence.

The spark of perfection died, – But, behold the Sun of Beauty!

Separation became true union; – See, pain is pure pleasure.

Life became pure action; – See, eternity is pure life.

Darkness became the container of light; – See, there is true life in death.

All things became familiar; – See, all sounds are the mentioning of God.

All the atoms in existence – – See, each recites God’s praises and extols Him.

I found poverty to be a treasury of wealth; – See, in impotence is perfect strength.

If you find God, – See, all things are yours.

If you are the slave of the Owner of All Things, – See, His property is yours.

If you are arrogant and claim to own yourself, – See, it is trial and tribulation without end;

Experience its boundless torment; – See, it is a calamity most crushing.

If you are a true slave of God, – See, it is a limitless pleasure and ease.

Taste its uncountable rewards, – Experience its infinite happiness.