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When an irrational animal like camel dances at the tune of bell, why don't you, being the best of creation, attain absorption and ecstasy in the love of God, or go into rapture by listening the name of the Beloved.

— Bu Ali Shah Qalandar The Sayings and Teachings of the Great Mystics of Islam (2004)

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Become lover. Think both the worlds beauty of the Beloved and think own self the beauty of the Beloved.

The Sayings and Teachings of the Great Mystics of Islam (2004)

When His (God) beauty has permeated in each and every iota of the world, why should I sit like an ascetic (hermit) in a corner!

The Sayings and Teachings of the Great Mystics of Islam (2004)

Devotion to God and service to fellow beings is the pivot of life.

The Sayings and Teachings of the Great Mystics of Islam (2004)

Search your heart within where lies the key to all Divine mysteries, and where God has placed treasures of Divine, mystical and spiritual powers.

The Sayings and Teachings of the Great Mystics of Islam (2004)

Beloved has been created in your image and sent to you in order to put you on the right path.

The Sayings and Teachings of the Great Mystics of Islam (2004)

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