Dance of the Soul

 

 

When Thou didst sit upon Thy throne, with a

Crown upon Thy head, I did prostrate myself

Upon the ground and called Thee "My Lord".

When Thou didst stretch out Thy hand in blessing

Over me, I knelt and called Thee "My Master."

When Thou didst raise me from the ground, holding

Me with Thine arms, I drew closer to Thee and

Called Thee "My Beloved".

But when Thy caressing hands held my head

Next to Thy glowing heart and Thou didst kiss me,

I smiled and called Thee "Myself".

(From: "Dance of the Soul",

Sufi Sayings by Hazrat Inayat Khan)